Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is informing the community that the mask mandate has been reinstated, effective November 22, 2022, due to rising respiratory illness cases, such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19, and influenza, in and around the community of Akwesasne. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has opted to reinstate the mask mandate in an effort to protect […]
Read moreThe Block 1 Lands consist of 108 parcels of land on Kawehno:ke located in 8 various areas around Cornwall Island. These parcels represent lands that were previously expropriated or man-made during the construction of the Seaway. In 2000, Canada agreed to return the lands to the Mohawks of Akwesasne as a partial settlement of Mohawk claims regarding the construction and […]
Read moreThe Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) would like to remind community members who have scheduled appointments with the medical team at KMC to please arrive on time for your appointment. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks and late arrivals can put a strain on the medical teams time with other patients. If you are going to be 10 minutes late, […]
Read moreThe following are the official results of the Kana:takon by-election nominations held on November 12, 2022 for the position of District Chief: Larry King Theresa Jacobs Rachel Lazare Dalton Thomas Sherril Thomas-Lazare A by-election for one (1) District Chief will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in the district of Kana:takon from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreOn Monday, November 14, 2022, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an unresponsive female who had overdosed on drugs at a residence on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Provincial Ambulance attended a residence and provided lifesaving measures, including administering naloxone (Narcan) to the unresponsive female. The female was transported to a local hospital and is expected to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that during the week of November 21–23, 2022, “active threat” training will be conducted at MCA facilities in all three districts. As part of this staff training, drills and mock exercises will be conducted to simulate an active shooter situation or other safety threat. Please be aware that these exercises are […]
Read moreThe following are the unofficial results of the Kana:takon by-election nominations held on November 12, 2022 for one District Chief position. The deadline to accept nominations is Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. Candidate Nominator Seconder Cheavee Willie Florence Phillips Shirley Phillips Larry King Ernestine Oakes Annie King Sherril Thomas-Lazore Johanne Jackson Jerry Jackson Theresa Jacobs Carlee King […]
Read moreChiefs and staff of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were invited to attend the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) training facility in Rigaud, Quebec this past Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, where a graduation ceremony was held for more than 60 new graduates of the intensive 16-week training program. The new officers will join CBSA ports across the country at land […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to recognize and congratulate four (4) staff members who have completed their designation courses in Health Management for the First Nations Health Managers Association. Staff achieving their designation have been attending classes since 2019 to complete the necessary courses. The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) provides leadership […]
Read moreThrough social media posts and community members’ concerns, it was brought to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s attention that a community member serving time may possibly be in the community. Please know we are aware of this matter and ask for your patience and understanding as we work with the appropriate officials. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne operates programs […]
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