The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne invites all community members who were former students at any of the former Federal Indian Day Schools to attend a community update on Monday, October 28 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center at 5p.m. Updates about the Federal Indian Day School Class Action Settlement and the claims process will be given from Gowling WLG, the class […]
Read moreAre You a Victim in a Criminal Matter? MCA’s Victim Support Worker Can Help. Have you been a victim of a crime in Akwesasne’s northern jurisdictions? Do you wonder about the case, your rights, the court proceedings, and the outcome? Do you wonder what happens next? Do you wonder if you are a “victim”? Do you need help accessing funds […]
Read moreThe 6th annual IFN Youth Conference will be held at the Thompson Island Cultural Camp on August 11-17. If you are between the ages of 18-29 and are interested in being a delegate for your community, please complete registration and short essay (250 words) on what justice means to you and why. Please contact the IFN organizer, Sasha Maracle, at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne kicked off the second year of their term this month by gathering for a 2-day retreat at the Strathmere Inn in Ottawa. The full 13-person Council attended for two days of discussions, planning, and prioritizing, with a mix of laughter, games and communication thrown into the mix. Mohawk Government Support Manager Chelsea Francis facilitated the […]
Read moreThe 6th Annual IFN Youth Conference will be held at the Thompson Island Cultural Camp on August 11-17. If you are between the ages of 18-29 and are interested in being a delegate for your community, please complete registration and short essay (250 words) on what justice means to you and why. Please contact the IFN organizer, Sasha Maracle, at sasha@ifnc.ca for more […]
Read moreThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold Open House Information Sessions the second Wednesday of the month at the Hawkins Point Visitors Center to discuss 2019 work activities associated with the Grasse River Superfund Site. Dredging to address PCB-contaminated sediment in a 7.2 mile stretch of the Grasse River began this spring. The next Information Session is scheduled for Wednesday, […]
Read moreSection 1: PURPOSE 1.1 An Administrative Appeal Panel is established to consider an appeal submitted by an appellant that is related to the application of the Service Complaint Policy or Service Complaint Procedures. Section 2: COMPOSITION 2.1 An Administrative Appeal Panel shall be composed of: a) the Executive Director; andb) two (2) directors from departments not involved or implicated in […]
Read moreThe following Service Complaint Procedures set out the steps to be followed when preparing, submitting, and handling a Service Complaint. These procedures enable the Service Complaint Policy to be implemented. Section 1: PREPARING A SERVICE COMPLAINT 1.1 A community member wishing to submit a Service Complaint must fill out a Service Complaint Form. The person submitting a Service Complaint is […]
Read moreAPPLICABLE TO: Community members and MCA employees EFFECTIVE DATE: AUTHORIZED BY: Purpose The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (hereafter referred to as the ‘MCA’) strives to support Council’s strategic goals and meet organizational and community objectives by efficiently and ethically managing organizational and community resources. Proper management of the MCA organization is maintained in part through policy development, implementation, enforcement, and […]
Read moreOn Thursday, February 14 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, a training is being held to learn the basics of human trafficking and how to stop it before it starts! During this training you will learn: what is human trafficking, learn to recognize the warning signs, learn who is at risk, and how they lure children. Seating is limited. […]
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