With sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announces the passing of Harry Thompson. Harry worked for many years in the Traditional Medicines Program, sharing his knowledge of our traditional teachings and medicines with clients who accessed the program. Harry was instrumental in developing and establishing the “Medicine Wheel Program” for Traditional Medicines, a program that is still used today. Harry […]
Read moreJANUARY 2023 The Working Task Group (WTG) for the Akwesasne Child’s Rights & Responsibility Law would like to provide the community with a brief update regarding the progress of the law development. Phase I of the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (ALEPR) is “Development of a Proposed Law”. This includes introducing the law to the community. Our […]
Read moreThe months before the birth of your baby is a great time to learn about what to expect during pregnancy. Regular visits to your healthcare provider are important for your health and your baby’s health. The MCA Community Health Program offers services such as access to indigenous family programs, one-to-one sessions, breastfeeding education, and more! For more information, […]
Read moreThe MCA Economic Development office is hosting a Funders Night! Local entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to learn about the funding services available: who they are, what they offer, and how to reach them. When: Wednesday, December 7 (6-8 p.m.)Where: Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Please RSVP with Economic Development at ecdev@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2250 ext. 1802.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is kicking off Crime Prevention Week from November 6-12, 2022. The theme for this year, “Safer, Stronger Together”, will enable police services to promote the benefits of a collaborative response to local crime and social issues related to safety and well-being, as well as educate members of the public on what they can do to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is developing a new community law which will protect the interests of children who are involved in child welfare services. The “Child’s Rights & Responsibilities Law” will be developed over the next year, but the community’s input is greatly needed now prior to the actual drafting of the law. “It’s important that we hear […]
Read moreOrange Shirt Day honours Indigenous children and their descendants who have been affected by the Residential School system. This day is to educate society about Residential School trauma within Canadian history. Orange Shirt Day was first established in 2013 as part of a movement to promote awareness and education of the Residential School system and the transgenerational impact on Indigenous […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne welcomed officials from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to a meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 in the Tsi Snaihne District. The purpose was to discuss and determine updated priorities for the MCA-CBSA Border Collaboration Initiative (BCI). The BCI was first created in 2019 with the purpose being to use collaboration and “design-thinking” to improve […]
Read moreThe subject of developing an Akwesasne child welfare law was identified as a need during community consultation for other Akwesasne Laws (e.g. Iatathróna Raotiientáhtsera [Couples Property] Law). Specifically, this law would focus on the need to provide protection for youth in the community following one set of rules. The development of the child welfare law was identified as a priority […]
Read moreThe Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has released the following information regarding the monkeypox virus. As of August 8th, there have been 478 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario. WHAT IS MONKEYPOX? Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, an Orthopoxvirus from the same family as smallpox. Monkeypox is less transmissible than smallpox, and cases are […]
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