For Immediate Release:Seskéha/August 8, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe are informing the community of an announcement from the U.S. Customs & Border Protection Agency (USCBP) that will benefit visitors to Akwesasne and non-Akwesasne residents who work in the community. USCBP has expanded the agency’s Reporting Offsite Arrival-Mobile (ROAM) application to include […]
Read moreGift card scams are becoming increasingly common. In the latest scam to hit Akwesasne, callers are claiming to be representatives from the Fibre-to-the-Home Project. They advise the homeowner that their fibre hookups are almost complete and the last step is to purchase $1000 (in gift cards) and call the scammer back. The scammer will then ask for the gift card […]
Read moreJoin us and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities for an epic Community Day at the Akwesasne Skatepark on Saturday, August 17! Here’s what we have in store:🕙 10:00 AM – Kick off the fun! 🗣️ 10:15 AM – Remarks by District Chief Edward Roundpoint, and special gift presentations to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, Marc-Andre’ St-Jacques & Family, and the MCA […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 2, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Health is notifying the community of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) region, according to wastewater data. The following advisory information is provided: If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild). Fever (37.8˚ C or higher) and/or chills Cough Shortness […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR For Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 Dear Akwesasne Community, It has now officially been determined that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) 2024 General Election results have been set aside, and a new election will be held. The details and dates will be forthcoming but for now, I am sharing what […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program is notifying the community that there have been positive cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, in the community. What is pertussis? Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It spreads by respiratory droplets or direct […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently exploring options for emergency services facilities in the district of Tsi Snaihne and the community’s input is being sought. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #3, located at 1320 River Road in the district of Tsi Snaihne, is in need of upgrade or replacement. MCA is exploring the options available and would […]
Read moreWHAT IS JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE? Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. Jordan was a First Nations child from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Born with complex medical needs, Jordan spent more than two years unnecessarily in hospital while the province of Manitoba and the federal government argued over who should pay for […]
Read moreDo you want to lower your Cornwall Electric Bill? The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is a government program that helps low-income families lower their hydro bill costs. In partnership with the MCA Community Support Program, OESP will conduct two Akwesasne information sessions. What: Two information sessions will be held on a program to help customers lower their Cornwall […]
Read moreDo you want to lower your Cornwall Electric Bill? The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is a government program that helps low-income families lower their hydro bill costs. In partnership with the MCA Community Support Program, OESP will conduct two Akwesasne information sessions. What: Two information sessions will be held on a program to help customers lower their Cornwall […]
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