Akwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit will be giving away wellness bags to college-bound students! The bookbags will include grounding items such as calming teas, smudge kits, towels, water bottles, and more. When: Thursday, August 1Time: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: 90 Whoville Rd, Tsi Snaihne To register, please contact Maya Swamp at maya.swamp@akwesasne.ca or 613-551-3084 by […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) invites proposals for the provision for leasing temporary office space to house the functions of the Department of Community and Social Services. This annually renewed lease will extend over a three (3) year period. This space will serve as a hub for various educational programs, workshops, and office space for the Department of […]
Read moreThe Ottawa Redblacks Football Team is announcing the 2024 Redblacks x Akwesasne Football Camp, hosted by University of Ottawa Gee-Gees Quarterback Ben Maracle. Ben is from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Several players from the Ottawa Redblacks will also be present to provide football skills and drills. The football camp is being organized in collaboration with the Ottawa Redblacks Football Team, […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Community Health Services would like to extend a warm welcome to Teresa Oakes. Teresa is Community Health’s new Program Support Officer. Teresa joins the Community Health team with years of knowledge and experience within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, as well as community involvement in various activities and events. Teresa is a lifelong resident […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Ohiarihko:wa/July 5, 2024. The Akwesasne Election Appeal Board (AEAB) is in receipt of appeals regarding the 2024 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election which took place on June 29, 2024. The AEAB met following the deadline for appeals on July 4, 2024 and found several appeals to have merit. Nineteen (19) appeals were received, […]
Read moreAkwesasne Wellness Month will be held across the community throughout July. Join us for some family-friendly fun — from medicine walks to yoga to a community color run and much more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
Read moreThe Akwesasne Rights and Research Office is looking back at 35 years of service! The Akwesasne Rights and Research Office (ARRO) started in 1989 as the Akwesasne Land Claims Office to provide technical support and research for land claims filed against the Canadian Government. The office was renamed to the Aboriginal Rights and Research Office (now Akwesasne Rights and […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Community Health Services (CHS) would like to welcome new Environmental Health/Infection Prevention & Control (EHIPAC) Program Manager, Lesley Bero, RN, CFNHM. Lesley enters into her new role with a wealth of knowledge in various healthcare settings and services, serving as previous IPAC Registered Nurse (RN) and Community Health Program Manager. Most recently, Lesley […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Justice Department is providing the community with the following information regarding the filing of appeals for an MCA election. When submitting an appeal, please include your name and the alleged violation in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, along with any additional information to support the appeal. Appeals for the June 29, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) along with the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) would like to share information with the community on the process underway for the evaluation and upgrading of our three schools’ air conditioning units. Presently, each school is without complete air conditioning, and this is due to the […]
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