The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Elder Services is informing the community that they will be participating in the “Saved by the Beep” campaign. This campaign is an Ontario-wide initiative to inform community members on the importance of having working smoke alarms in your home. September 28th is also National Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. Any elders in the […]
Read moreGive your feet the care they deserve with personalized pedicures from Alicia Herne, proudly sponsored by the MCA Department of Health and Haudenosaunee Universe. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for pampering! Allie will be providing foot care services from September 9-13, 2024 at 50 Herne Farm Road (Akwesasne, NY). To book an appointment, please contact Steevi King […]
Read moreOn Saturday, September 28, the Akwesasne Skatepark will come alive with our Fall Fest celebration! Join us and the Sparrow Foundation for an afternoon of skateboarding demos, music, delicious food, and plenty of prizes. It’s going to be a fun-filled day for everyone—don’t miss out!
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and partners are informing the community that Orange Shirt Day T-Shirts are available for sale at the Benson Center in Cornwall, Ontario. The shirts are $20 each and all proceeds will go to the Akwesasne Freedom School.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Joint Investigation Team, comprised of AMPS, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), has been assisting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in coordinating the arrests of individuals connected to the tragic drowning events in March 2023. On August 22, 2024, Stephanie Square of Akwesasne was arrested. On August 28, 2024, Rahsontanohstha […]
Read moreOn August 26, 2024, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service arrested Roland Wade Francis, age 46 of Akwesasne, on a Warrant of Apprehension. AMPS received a tip about his possible whereabouts and launched an investigation, which led to his arrest. Akwesasne Mohawk Police notified the Provincial ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) Squad for assistance. The ROPE squad, a multi-agency team that locates […]
Read moreThe Cornwall Youth Hub serves local youth as a fully integrated one-stop shop, where youth between the ages of 12 and 25 and their families can address all of their health and wellness needs. Immediate help is available for mental health, substance use, primary care (Nurse Practitioner), along with many other community and social services. The hub also includes peer […]
Read moreThe Mental Health and Traditional Medicine Program will be working together to host a Community Round Dance that is meant to uplift each other, promote togetherness and build resilience by using culture and prevention. All community members are invited to partake in this enriching experience. Date: September 10, 2024Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Location: St. Regis Recreation Center (Outdoors) For […]
Read moreDate Found: August 28th, 2024Time: 1:00 PMLocation: North Western portion of Colquhoun IslandBreed: Rottie MixSex: MaleAge: UnknownContact: 613-575-2340 Ext: 2415 A male Rottie Mix was found abandoned on Colquhoun Island. The dog, believed to have been stranded for some time, was reported last week by a cottager and was finally captured yesterday. The dog is quite malnourished and was not […]
Read moreOn September 4 from 6-8 p.m. at 50 Herne Farm Road, please join Haudenosaunee Universe and the MCA Department of Health to hear a discussion on historical Trauma with Tom “Sakokwenionkwas” Porter, an Akwesasne Bear Clan elder. Tom has a lifetime of wisdom, devoted to revitalizing our culture and language. Share in his wisdom as he speaks in the pureness […]
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