A referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed a new member to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board member, Emmy Mitchell, on Thursday, October 5th. Emmy will represent the District of Tsi Snaihne during her tenure on the Health Advisory Board. The board consists of community members from each district […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health will begin accepting clients at its new detox center, Sahatihahará:ne this coming Monday, October 2, 2023. The 4-bed/4-client center is located on Kawehno:ke and fills a need in healthcare and addictions services that our medical teams are committed to providing. “This is a major milestone for our healthcare services,” said District […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) launched its first Women’s Sunrise Paddle event. The Women’s Sunrise Paddle was hosted by Land-Based Healing Specialist, Steevi King, along with Traditional Medicines Arisawe Lazore, and singer/songwriter Bear Fox. The Women’s Sunrise Paddle met at 6:00 a.m., had welcoming words from Arisawe Lazore and Bear Fox, a meditation session, then […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) and Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) welcome new Indigenous Patient Navigator, April White. The Indigenous Patient Navigator role was created from a partnership between MCA’s Department of Health and Cornwall Community Hospital to better meet the needs of indigenous patients and clients who are seeking healthcare in CCH. April has been […]
Read moreOn Thursday, September 14, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Vince Thompson, the re-elected District Chief of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was elected through a by-election held on September 2, 2023 for the district of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center with family, […]
Read moreThe Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has provided the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) with updates on the current state of COVID-19 in the Eastern Ontario region. MCA/DOH falls into the catchment area of the EOHU. The EOHU also provided updates on expected seasonal vaccine clinics. The percent of the population who has received a 3rd […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Cory Scott. Dr. Scott will be joining the Sahatihahará:ne Detox Center Medical Team. Dr. Scott will provide medical oversight of any clients who are receiving services at the detox center. Dr. Scott has been practicing Family Medicine since 2018. He graduated […]
Read moreThe 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 moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with information on the Meals on Wheels Program. The Meals on Wheels Program delivers freshly prepared meals, Monday to Friday, for its registered clients. The meals are delivered directly to community members’ homes within the three districts of Kana:takon, Tsi Snaihne, and Kawehno:ke. The Meals on […]
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