COMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Seskehko:wa/September 18, 2023 The Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict has released the following UNOFFICIAL list of nominees for the upcoming Akwesasne Membership Board election. Nominations were held on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Candidates have until Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 at 12 p.m. to accept their nomination. The official list of candidates will be released once […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is collaborating with the Native North American Travelling College, the City of Cornwall and the Children’s Aid Society to hold an event of reflection and learning in honour of Orange Shirt Day. The event will take place on September 30, 2023 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Lamoureux Park, Cornwall. The event will feature traditional […]
Read moreDid you know that the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program hosts monthly events and activities for elders in our community? Did you also know that regular participation in life enrichment programs increases brain health? It aids in the prevention of health problems connected with isolation and loneliness, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, depression, and others. With the […]
Read moreOn Thursday, September 14, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Vince Thompson, the re-elected District Chief of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was elected through a by-election held on September 2, 2023 for the district of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center with family, […]
Read moreThe Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has provided the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) with updates on the current state of COVID-19 in the Eastern Ontario region. MCA/DOH falls into the catchment area of the EOHU. The EOHU also provided updates on expected seasonal vaccine clinics. The percent of the population who has received a 3rd […]
Read moreThe Chief Referendum Officer (CEO) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Cory Scott. Dr. Scott will be joining the Sahatihahará:ne Detox Center Medical Team. Dr. Scott will provide medical oversight of any clients who are receiving services at the detox center. Dr. Scott has been practicing Family Medicine since 2018. He graduated […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants on child welfare related to mentorship and quality services for our Children’s Aid Society. Deadline to submit: September 22, 2023 Inquiries and proposals must be submitted electronically to joseph.morin-lauzon@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is excited to sponsor two free showings of Love Bomb — A Play with Music. On Wednesday, September 27, the Port Theatre will have showings at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Concession will be open during the production.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend congratulations and appreciation to longtime employee Joyce Tekahnawiiaks King on her retirement! Joyce has served the community of Akwesasne in many capacities, from working with the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs to managing Indian Time newspaper to defending our environmental rights. In 2008, Joyce joined the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne […]
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