The Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility celebrated its 29th anniversary on August 17, 2023. 29 years ago, the LTC opened its doors to residents in need of long-term and daily medical care. The LTC started its week-long anniversary celebration with several events throughout the week, such as: A performance by the local band, Crosswinds An ice cream truck on-site […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, August 15, 2023 the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Fallon David, the newly-elected District Chief of Kana:takon. District Chief David was elected through a by-election held on August 5, 2023 for the district of Kana:takon. Chief David was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kana:takon Recreation Center […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to welcome Leah Mitchell to the Administration Team as Acting Health Management Coordinator. The Health Management Coordinator oversees various services throughout the Department of Health, such as Elders Services, Meals on Wheels, Respite Care, and Liaise with the Tri-District Elders. Leah Mitchell was born and raised in Akwesasne. […]
Read moreAugust 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness regarding the rising number of overdoses among our people and acknowledge the impact of stigma surrounding drug-related deaths. The SRMT Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a 2-day event to remember those we have lost […]
Read moreOn Monday, July 31, 2023, the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted a football camp for local Akwesasne and area youth. Ben Maracle, a resident of Tyendinaga, and quarterback for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted the event at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena in the hopes of building the sport of football in indigenous communities. The football […]
Read moreBlastomycosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores of the soil fungus Blastomyces, and usually begins as a lung infection. It is not spread from person-to-person or from dogs to people. Signs of illness usually take up to three months to develop. Blastomycosis is treatable! If left untreated, the infection can become more severe and could require hospitalization […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed new members to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board members on Wednesday, July 26th. The board consists of community members from each district who will provide community input and ensure good governance of DOH and its priorities. DOH Advisory Board members were […]
Read moreThe Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Center (SDC) is excited to host an open house! Join us on Friday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a chance to meet the SDC staff, tour the facility, and get answers to your questions about substance use and recovery options. The Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Facility is located at 44 James Lane on Kawehno:ke. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to welcome Dr. Kristina Baier to the community of Akwesasne. Dr. Baier will be on a six-week term placement in the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC), located in the District of Kawehno:ke. Dr. Baier will also assist with the Home Care/Home Support Program. Dr. Baier is trained in Family […]
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