Press Release
With sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announces the passing of long-time employee Diane King. Diane started her career as a nurse in 1984 and has worked for the past 25 years as a Community Health Nurse with the MCA Department of Health. Throughout her years with the Department of Health, Diane was instrumental in various program initiatives, such […]
Read moreThe Mohawks of Akwesasne have an ongoing claim against Canada in connection with the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project. In 2000, the Seaway agreed to settle one specific issue in this proceeding by returning certain Block 1 lands to Akwesasne. On November 25, 2020, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations added the Block 1 Lands to reserve by Order. […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that the facility has been removed from COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of Monday, January 9th, 2023. LTC services have been returned to regular operating procedures at the status quo level prior to the COVID-19 Outbreak Status. The LTC is urging staff and visitors that if you are feeling sick to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe have collaborated and are preparing for a winter storm forecasted for our region late this week beginning Thursday, Dec. 22 and impacting our area into Saturday, Dec. 24. Environment Canada issued a weather alert stating: “Precipitation may begin as rain or snow late Thursday before possibly transitioning to rain […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) is providing the community with resources and information for services during MCA’s December holiday closure, scheduled for December 26th – 30th. Most of MCA’s programs will be closed, with the exception of 24-hour facilities. The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) schools and services will also be closed for the holiday week during this […]
Read moreThe departments within the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend our very best wishes to you and your loved ones. We look forward to working together in the New Year!
Read moreOn December 15, 2022, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne officially swore in Kana:takon District Chief Larry King who was elected in the December 3, 2022 by-election. Justice Alexandra David administered the oath of office and community members and members of Council, staff, and the King family attended the ceremony held at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility. Chief King will serve […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne wishes you peace, joy, and prosperity this holiday season and throughout the coming year.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health’s Land-Based Healing Program was proud to sponsor a discussion with indigenous high school students at CCVS and renowned speaker and cultural historian, Tom Porter. Mr. Porter spoke to a group of more than 60 students. Mr. Porter led a discussion about self-identity and self-care using traditional longhouse teachings. He shared his […]
Read moreThe COVID-19 Global Pandemic has created and exacerbated mental health illnesses and struggles for many communities, Akwesasne included. The Community of Akwesasne has many families affected by grief, loss, addictions, economic uncertainty, and COIVD related challenges. In late 2021, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne approved the allocation of resources to create the Akwesasne Community Healing Fund to support healing […]
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