HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST — SEPTEMBER 2023
The MCA Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment’s Housing Sector would like to share some seasonal advice for home maintenance with the community!
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BLING THE BRA FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
The MCA Community Health Program would like to invite Akwesasronon to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with blinged-out bras! Show off your design skills and participate in a worthy cause to raise breast cancer awareness! Decorated bras can be submitted at the Bling the Bra Walk/Run being held on Wednesday, October 11 at Generations Park. Prizes will go to […]
Read moreZUMBA IN THE PARK
The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is inviting the community for some fun and fitness at the park! Join instructor Christal Bowen as we move for mental health awareness and suicide prevention at an outdoor Zumba class. When: Tuesday, September 26 (6-7 p.m.)Where: Generations Park Participants are encouraged to bring a friend and rock your favorite neon outfit! Food […]
Read moreTSIIONKWANONHSO:TE REMOVED FROM COVID-19 OUTBREAK STATUS
The Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that they are officially removed from COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of Tuesday, September 12, 2023. LTC services have been returned to regular operating procedures as the status quo level prior to the COVID-19 Outbreak Status. The LTC is urging any staff and visitors to stay home if they are feeling sick. […]
Read moreSWEARING-IN CEREMONY SCHEDULED FOR NEW KAWEHNO:KE DISTRICT CHIEF
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has scheduled a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Kawehno:ke District Chief Vincent Thompson. The community is invited to the swearing-in taking place: Thursday, September 14, 2023Kawehno:ke Recreation Center5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. If you have any questions please contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2250.
Read moreOFFICIAL RESULTS OF KAWEHNO:KE BY-ELECTION
A by-election was held in the District of Kawehno:ke on September 2, 2023 for (1) District Chief. No appeals were filed by the deadline of September 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Kawehno:ke District Chief Candidates: Lloyd Benedict — 5 Thomas Francis — 27 Rosemary Montour-Square — 9 Melissa Oakes — 8 Lacey Pierce — 37 Vincent Thompson — 91 […]
Read moreAKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SERVICE LAUNCHING ELECTRIC POLICE FORCE VEHICLES
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is informing the community that they are adding two electric vehicles to their fleet. The AMPS have been working with partners 7Gen and Cyberkar to equip the electric police vehicles. AMPS will be one of the first police forces in Ontario in Quebec, as well as the first Indigenous police force that will operate […]
Read moreWOMEN’S SUNRISE PADDLE
The MCA Department of Health is hosting a sunrise paddle series! Women of the community are invited to join us for relaxing mornings of kayaking and mindfulness. The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program and the Land-Based Healing Program will be paddling out bright and early on September 21, September 29, and October 5. A sunrise hike will follow […]
Read moreOUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT
The Akwesasne Suicide Prevention Committee will be hosting an outdoor movie screening of Disney & Pixar’s Elemental! This fun night with family and friends will take place on Thursday, September 14 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the St. Regis Recreation Center. Please wear yellow in support of Suicide Prevention Month.
Read moreDR. BAIER TO CONTINUE MEDICAL SERVICES AT KAWEHNO:KE MEDICAL CLINIC UNTIL DECEMBER 26
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that Dr. Baier will be continuing her placement in the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC), located in the District of Kawehno:ke, until December 26, 2023. Dr. Baier will also continue to assist with the Home Care/Home Support Program. The Department of Health is overjoyed that Dr. […]
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