Press Release
On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, the Department of Health hosted medical students from McGill University at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF). The medical students in attendance were in their fourth year of study and the trip was a part of an elective course of study they were enrolled in called “Putting It Into Practice (PIAT) Indigenous Health Med 4 Selective.” […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has entered into a Suspected Outbreak status on March 8, 2023. One resident has tested positive for COVID-19. In the event of a Suspected Outbreak, only the person who tested positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is reminding the community of the availability of a Special Needs Fund. This fund is available to those community members aged 0 – 30 who have developmental, physical, and medical challenges and require specialized support and services. “Special Needs” refers to developmental or acquired conditions that significantly […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome a new staff person to the Sahatihaha’ra’:ne Detox Center, Carlee King. Carlee joins the organization as the center’s Female Withdrawal Specialist. Carlee is a lifelong resident of the District of Kana:takon. She has a 2-year college diploma in General Arts & Sciences and a second 2-year college […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility (LTC) is notifying the community that in the early morning hours of Friday, March 3rd, the LTC suffered an attempted break-in. An individual attempted to enter the facility through various entryways but was unable to gain access due to doors and access points remaining locked, according to LTC entry protocols. LTC staff that were […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is pleased to welcome Michelle Smoke to the Mental Wellness team. Michelle joins the organization as a Mental Health Therapist. Michelle is a graduate of Clarkson University, having obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology, with a minor in Business Administration. She also has attained three Master’s-Level Degrees from […]
Read moreJoin Thompson Island Cultural Camp for some food and friendly conversation in Kanien’keha! We will have a light meal available and guest speakers who you can chat with, learn from, or just listen to. The language sessions will be held on the following dates: March 4, 2023 at St. Regis Recreation Center (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) March […]
Read moreATTENTION RESIDENTS: The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Water/Wastewater Program is notifying residents of Kana:takon that a portion of Third Street will be closed on Tuesday, February 28 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. due to water infrastructure maintenance. The closure will occur between Andrew Johnson Road and Angus George Boulevard. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank the community […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is taking applications for interested community members to serve as Community Trust Overseers. Deadline to apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED If you have any questions, please contact Cheavee Willie at cheavee.willie@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2250. The callout and application can be viewed/downloaded below.
Read moreFebruary 22nd marks the annual “Pink Shirt Day,” a Canada-wide movement that promotes taking a stand against bullying. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Child & Family Services (ACFS) provided pink shirts to staff and community members who wished to participate in this year’s event. What started as a protest organized by two high school teenagers in Nova Scotia became […]
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