The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite elders to a traditional cornbread cooking class with Sodi Horne! When: May 16, 2023 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation There are 10 spots available. To register, please contact Maya Swamp at maya.swamp@akwesasne.ca or call (613) 575-2341 ext. 3106.
Read moreMay 10th is Bear Witness Day! To celebrate, the Jordan’s Principle Program will be hosting an information booth from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the foyer of Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility. Stop by to receive information on the Jordan’s Principle Program and its services, meet the staff, and receive small prizes!
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Sahatihahará:ne Detox Center is notifying the community that they have fentanyl testing strips and naloxone kits available for anyone interested, based on a first come, first serve basis, while supplies last. Fentanyl testing strips (FTS) are an effective method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. FTS are small strips of paper that […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program’s Diabetes Prevention Services for a free, 12-week circuit training class to increase your fitness level! This class targets strength building, muscular endurance, flexibility, and weight loss. When: Mondays & Wednesdays (May 1 – July 20)Where: Community Health Program Fitness Center (Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io) This class is open to community members age 18+ of all […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, April 25, 2023, representatives from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne presented cheques to several community non-profit organizations. The funds were donated by the Dept. of Community & Social Services (DCSS) to assist in the creation of programming for children and families, as well as ongoing operations of their respective facilities. Each organization is frequently accessed by Akwesasne community […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program, a program within the Department of Health (DOH), provided a drum to the students at Cornwall Collegiate & Vocational School (CCVS) last week. Land-Based Healing Program Coordinator, Brandon David, and Akwesasne Child & Family Services (ACFS) Traditional Support staff member, Allen Smoke, had been working with CCVS students who established and participated […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is continuing to seek the public’s assistance in locating missing person Casey Oakes, age 30 of Akwesasne. He was last seen boarding a boat on Thursday, March 30, 2023. At this time police have no new information to share. The AMPS with assistance from the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department and assisting police agencies are […]
Read moreThe MCA Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment’s Housing Sector would like to share some seasonal advice for home maintenance with the community!
Read moreThe month of March marks the celebration of National Social Work Month. Every day, social workers support people in navigating complex systems. They are uniquely positioned to identify and address systemic gaps, provide key services and programs, and strengthen communities to what they need, all while applying the skills to build a more just world. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Read moreJoin Thompson Island Cultural Camp for some food and friendly conversation in Kanien’keha! We will have a light meal available and guest speakers who you can chat with, learn from, or just listen to. The language session will be held on Wednesday, March 29 from 4-7 p.m. at the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) Training Center (378 State Route 37, […]
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