DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ISSUES CALL OUT FOR HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is seeking seven (7) community representatives to sit on the Akwesasne Health Board for a 3-year term from 2025-2028; two (2) members from the District of Kana:takon, two (2) members from the District of Kawehno:ke, two (2) members from the District of Tsi Snaihne, and one (1) Student/Youth Representative member (any district).

To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Advisory Health Board a person must; 

• Be a registered member of Akwesasne or immediately eligible to be registered as a member under the Akwesasne Membership code (does not include probationary members).
• Have knowledge of Mohawk cultures and traditions.
• Have good character, credibility and reputation in the Akwesasne community.
• Not be convicted of an indictable offense in Canada or a Felony in the United States within 5 years prior to their appointment.
• Reside in the District for which they were appointed, unless otherwise approved by the Board.
• Have a demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in healthcare quality and safety principles and the process to review and track improvements.
• Have a strong understanding of evidence based practices in health safety and quality.
• Have an adequate educational background or experience in the health field and possess an interest in health issues; for the youth representative, an interest in health issues satisfies this criterion.
• Willingness to participate in workshops, training sessions, webinars, etc.
• Willingness to participate in quarterly board meetings. 
• Must not be an employee of the Department of Health.

Honorarium set by MCR guidelines for appointed Akwesasne Health Board members.  

If interested please submit a letter of interest, outlining your qualifications and interest to saije.catcheway@akwesasne.ca, or by dropping off your letter of interest at the Department of Health Administration Office, located in the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility. 

Please address your letter of interest to: Attention: Department of Health Administration.   

For more information, or to pick up a Terms of Reference package, please contact the DOH Administration Office at 613-575-2341 ext. 3300. 

DEADLINE: October 3, 2025 before 5:00 p.m.