The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Seaway Claim Referendum ONLINE VOTING is now open as of August 11, 2023. Online voting is open until August 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. In person voting will take place on August 26, 2023. Information on the Seaway Claim can be found at www.akwesasne.ca/seaway-claim. To vote online visit https://akwesasne.simplyvoting.com/ and click the “How it works” […]
Read moreJune is Men’s Health Month! In honor of this month, the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to hear from the men in our community on what they do to care for their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Comment on our Facebook post or send an email to mentalhealth@akwesasne.ca to be entered to win a prize! The […]
Read moreWelcome to Sahatiha’hará:ne (Back on the Path) Detox Center The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is proud to offer Sahatiha’hará:ne (Back on the Path) Detox Center, a safe and welcoming place for community members seeking help with withdrawal management. Our center is designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals embarking on their journey towards […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is extending its deepest sympathies to the family of Winona “Noni” Tarbell, a 30-year employee of MCA who passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Noni first joined MCA in 1992 in the Dept. of Housing holding various positions over twenty years, including executive assistant, program manager and acting director. She later held positions […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police are providing an update regarding the identities of several bodies found in the Akwesasne territory on March 30 and March 31, 2023. A total of eight bodies have been recovered in total. The circumstances surrounding the deaths continue to be investigated. An essential part of this investigation is determining whether or not this travel was […]
Read moreMEDIA RELEASE The Akwesasne Mohawk Police’s investigation continues into the whereabouts of the missing Akwesasne male, Casey Oakes, 30. He was last seen boarding a boat on Wednesday, March 29 and was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The local waterways were searched from March 30, 2023, to April 5, 2023, with the assistance of the Canadian Coast […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating missing person Casey Oakes, age 30, of Akwesasne. He was last seen boarding a boat on Wednesday, March 29 and was reported missing on Thursday, March 30, 2023. The search will continue today, starting at noon, with the assistance of our partners. The AMPS, RCMP, and OPP […]
Read moreThe month of March marks the celebration of National Social Work Month. Every day, social workers support people in navigating complex systems. They are uniquely positioned to identify and address systemic gaps, provide key services and programs, and strengthen communities to what they need, all while applying the skills to build a more just world. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Read moreThe MCA Environment Program is hosting an e-waste collection event all week! Akwesasronon can donate old or broken electronics to be recycled until Friday, March 24. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Environment Program office, located at CIA #3 on Kawehno:ke. If you have any questions, please contact our Waste Coordinator at […]
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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