The 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 […]
Read moreSTAFF WILL HAVE LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS The MCA Department of Health (DOH) Home & Community Care Program (HCC) is in the process of relocating to a new office space on July 2nd, July 3rd, and possibly July 4th. HCC staff will have limited communications access during the relocation process. Services will not be interrupted, but service coordinators, supervisors, and […]
Read moreDive into wilderness survival with the MCA Land-Based Healing Program & Mountain Scout Survival School! Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join us for a two-night adventure learning survival skills and enjoying the outdoors at the Akwesasne Freedom School site near Duane Center. When: July 17-19, 2024Where: 724 Pond Road, Malone, NY 12953 Camp transportation will be provided […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release Ohiari:ha/June 29, 2024 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF 2024 MCA GENERAL ELECTION The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Chief Electoral Officer Theresa Thompson has released the following unofficial results of the 2024 MCA General Election. The results are unofficial pending the appeal period. Any appeals must be hand-delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station at 73 Sweetgrass Lane, […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Land-Based Healing Program, in collaboration with Haudenosaunee Universe, is informing the community on the upcoming Women’s Sunrise Paddle program. Local singer Bear Fox will also be participating in the paddle. The Women’s Sunrise Paddle will take place every Wednesday morning from July 3rd – August 7th. The paddle will launch at 5:30 a.m. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department is currently looking to fill three vacant seats on the Legislative Development Oversight Committee to represent the districts of (1) Kana:takon, (1) Kawehno:ke, and (1) Tsi Snaihne. The Oversight Committee on Legislative Development, consisting of Council and appointed Community representatives, plays a crucial role in drafting legislation that protects and advances the […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health (DOH) is notifying the community that, effective June 27th, Dr. Baier’s same-day appointments at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) will take place on Tuesdays only. Wednesday same-day appointments will no longer be available. Same-day clinic appointments are intended only for minor ailments. Minor ailments are described as health conditions that can be managed with […]
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