ONKWEHONWE MIDWIVES COLLECTIVE — OCTOBER 2019 EVENTS
Check out all the events being held this month by the OMC! For more information, contact the OMC at 613-938-2229 or at kpeters@onkwehonwemidwives.com.
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OMC — WAVE OF LIGHT
Show your support for mom and families on Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day — light a candle and join the worldwide wave of light as we remember the little ones that lit up our lives. When: Tuesday, October 15 | 6:30 PM – 8 PMWhere: Cultural Art Park | Hogansburg Candles will be lit at 7 PM. For more […]
Read moreASSEMBLY OF FIRST NATIONS TOURING AKWESASNE
A large delegation of directors and staff from the Assembly of First Nations are touring Akwesasne today, with representatives from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne joining them. AFN, which represents all First Nations people across Canada, has moved their main headquarters to a new location on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), with their “sister office” located in the capital city of Ottawa. […]
Read moreWANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE?
IFN Jordan’s Principle Navigators will be offering assistance in completing applications and answering questions at an upcoming information session! When: Tuesday, October 8 | 6 PM – 8 PMWhere: Kana:takon Recreation Center Applications can also be completed with Navigators at the following dates/locations:• Wednesday, October 9 — A’nowara’ko:wa Arena — 10 AM – 6 PM• Thursday, October 10 — Iohahi:io […]
Read moreAKWESASNE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION 2019
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has established an Akwesasne Legislative Commission to oversee, receive community input and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. The Akwesasne Legislative Commission is announcing that the annual Public Comment Session will be held: Thursday, October 17, 20196 PM – 8 PMKawehno:ke Recreation Centre The Public Comment Session is an opportunity […]
Read more2019-2020 AKWESASNE HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will once again be offered for the upcoming 2019-2020 winter months. The eligibility application process now includes Akwesasronon who are residing within the municipal boundary of the City of Cornwall, Ontario, provided the applicant is a registered member of the Mohawk Council of […]
Read moreMCA SEEKING INPUT ON TRADITIONAL LAND-USE SURVEY FOR THE LAKE CHAMPLAIN AND RICHELIEU RIVER AREAS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is hosting a community-wide survey regarding traditional practices that have and/or continue to be practiced in the Lake Champlain and Richelieu River systems. The traditional practices include activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and harvesting of other resources such as berries, medicines and other plants. Only general areas and activities will be listed on the […]
Read moreEVERY CHILD MATTERS — ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2019
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is united today with those across the nation honouring and remembering our children and families impacted by residential schools. Every child matters, today and every day.
Read moreAKWESASNE ACCEPTS AKWESASNE ELECTION LAW AMENDMENT
For Immediate Release:Seskehkó:wa/September 28, 2019 On Saturday, September 28, 2019, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a Special General Meeting in order for its membership to vote on the following question: Do you approve the Akwesasne Election Law Amendment? Following the secret ballot voting period, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Leona Benedict confirmed the following results: 22 Yes Votes 19 […]
Read moreMCA WELCOMES NURSING STUDENTS
Over the years, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health has welcomed many students looking to pursue a career in healthcare — and this year is no different. Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering and Jade Gabri have begun working within the community of Akwesasne this month, gaining firsthand experience in indigenous health. Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering is in her third year of St. Lawrence […]
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