On Monday, November 14, 2022, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an unresponsive female who had overdosed on drugs at a residence on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Provincial Ambulance attended a residence and provided lifesaving measures, including administering naloxone (Narcan) to the unresponsive female. The female was transported to a local hospital and is expected to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that during the week of November 21–23, 2022, “active threat” training will be conducted at MCA facilities in all three districts. As part of this staff training, drills and mock exercises will be conducted to simulate an active shooter situation or other safety threat. Please be aware that these exercises are […]
Read moreThe following are the unofficial results of the Kana:takon by-election nominations held on November 12, 2022 for one District Chief position. The deadline to accept nominations is Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. Candidate Nominator Seconder Cheavee Willie Florence Phillips Shirley Phillips Larry King Ernestine Oakes Annie King Sherril Thomas-Lazore Johanne Jackson Jerry Jackson Theresa Jacobs Carlee King […]
Read moreChiefs and staff of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were invited to attend the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) training facility in Rigaud, Quebec this past Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, where a graduation ceremony was held for more than 60 new graduates of the intensive 16-week training program. The new officers will join CBSA ports across the country at land […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to recognize and congratulate four (4) staff members who have completed their designation courses in Health Management for the First Nations Health Managers Association. Staff achieving their designation have been attending classes since 2019 to complete the necessary courses. The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) provides leadership […]
Read moreThrough social media posts and community members’ concerns, it was brought to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s attention that a community member serving time may possibly be in the community. Please know we are aware of this matter and ask for your patience and understanding as we work with the appropriate officials. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne operates programs […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Support Program (CSP) will be conducting Heating Assistance Program (AHAP) applications at the following sites throughout the months of October, November, and first week of December: Mondays & Tuesdays – Snye Homemakers (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Wednesdays – Sweetgrass Manor Lobby (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Thursdays & Fridays – A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (8 […]
Read moreOn Sunday, October 16th, witnesses observed two female youths vandalize the Akwesasne Skatepark by drawing on one of the obstacles with a marker. After they were told to stop by a witness, they began to hide the image with a white marker. The arena staff will now have to spend time and resources trying to remove this image from […]
Read moreThe Executive Director has called for a By-Election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kana:takon, to be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Nominations will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Regis Recreation Center. If you have any questions or concerns, please […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 27 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General […]
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