MCA Director of Health Keith Leclaire was the proud recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Health Leadership Award! Keith was joined by some of the Department of Health managers when he received his award at the annual First Nations Health Managers Association Conference that was held on November 6 in Montreal. This award is designed to recognize those who have […]

In our efforts to improve the Peace Tree Trade Centre and promote economic development, the MCA Dept. of Economic Development has planned for landscaping upgrades to the north side of the mall parking lot. Work is to include the construction of a retaining wall and brick paver surface area. This construction is for the forthcoming Outdoor Market area where our […]

Smartphone technology now allows for remote deposit capture. This means individuals can deposit cheques into their account by taking a photo of it using their smartphone. BE AWAREDepositing a cheque by remote deposit capture then presenting it to a teller or depositing it at an automated teller machine (ATM) to be cashed a second time is known as double presentation. […]

In collaboration with its partners and collaborators, Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education, Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario, Conseil scolaire district catholique de l’Est ontarien, City of Cornwall, Ahkwesahsne community, ACFO-SDG is proud to launch the brand new community project entitled: “All my relations / Ne ne akwé:kon iakwatatenónhkwe’ – Franco-Indigenous intercultural exchange”, funded by […]

On November 5, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save Team was conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 7:00 PM, a vessel was observed traveling without navigation lights to a landing and multiple bags were removed from the vessel and placed into a pick-up truck. As […]

In the spirit of community, family and friendship, please join the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne this holiday season at any or all of three free family holiday dinners! • December 5 — Kana:takon Recreation Centre• December 12 — Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre• December 18 — Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre All dinners will be served from 5 – 7 PM. Enjoy photos […]

In honour of Nurse Practitioners Week – Nov. 11-15 – the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne celebrated with a luncheon honouring Janet Brant, nurse practitioner at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. Nurse practitioners have an impact every day on the health and wellness of our community members. Nia:wen to all nurse practitioners for choosing a career in which they can help make […]

November 14 is World Diabetes Day! Staff at MCA wore blue to show their support and raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family. Our Dept. of Health and its programs are dedicated to providing effective management, care, prevention and education of the condition. For more information or resources, please contact the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Community Health […]

The Snye Recreation Committee kicked off this year’s Christmas Enchantment with the help of our totas and local law enforcement officers! Elders from Iakhihsohtha Lodge, Tsiionkwanonhso:te, the SRMT Office for the Aging and throughout the community were invited to enjoy lunch and a special viewing of the holiday trees. The Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program joined officers from the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling three (3) vacant seats on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC). One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kana:takon, with a term of three (3) years; One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, with a term of three (3) years, and One (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi […]