BLUE HAWAII AT IAKHIHSOHTHA
Families of Iakhihsohtha residents are invited for some Hawaiian-themed fun! Join us on Wednesday, August 16 at 2 p.m. for food, an Elvis impersonator performance, and more.
Read moreFamilies of Iakhihsohtha residents are invited for some Hawaiian-themed fun! Join us on Wednesday, August 16 at 2 p.m. for food, an Elvis impersonator performance, and more.
Read moreJoin us in celebrating 29 years of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility! From August 14-17, there will be a week-long Mohawk auction, live entertainment, and a carnival with games, dunk tank, and more. All proceeds to benefit the Tsiionkwanonhso:te residents and their annual holiday event! Auction item donations are currently being accepted. To donate, please contact Teresa David at […]
Read moreOn July 20, 2023, the Community Health Program (CHP) and the Department of Health (DOH) held a tree-planting ceremony in honor of the late Diane King at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF). A Colorado Blue Spruce was planted in her memory and a plaque will be installed to commemorate Diane. Many of Diane’s family, friends, and colleagues gathered to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to extend a warm welcome to Kevin Buckshot. Kevin joins the Department of Health as the new Jordan’s Principle Program Manager. Kevin was raised in Syracuse, NY, but always knew Akwesasne was home. He moved permanently back to Akwesasne over 30 years ago. Kevin has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program would like to honour all of our breastfeeding mothers and babies in Akwesasne — breastfeeding can be done anywhere and anytime, take a picture or a “brelfie” and send it to us! Entries can be emailed to amanda.garrow@akwesasne.ca. Deadline to submit is July 31, 2023 @ 10 a.m. For more information, please contact Community Health […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health is excited to sponsor a football clinic with the Ottawa Redblacks! When: July 31, 2023 (10AM – 2PM)Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena 75 spots are open for Akwesasronon ages 6-12. The registration form is below. It can be emailed to janet.brant@akwesasne.ca or physical copies can be handed in to Ryan King at the Kanonkhwkatsheri:io Health Facility.
Read moreAkwesasne Wellness Week will be held across the community from July 17-21, 2023. Join us for some family-friendly fun — from kayaking to a teddy bear picnic to a bubble run and much more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy! Grand prize tickets will be available at all events. For more information, follow Akwesasne Health & Wellness […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to extend a warm welcome to Chelsy Plante. Chelsy joins the Department of Health as the Home Care/Home Support Program Manager. Chelsy is Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) from Nagagamisis in Northwestern Ontario. She has her Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing (BScN) from Lakehead University and graduated with a special certificate in Palliative […]
Read moreJoin the Akwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit in celebrating the return of the strawberry! When: Wednesday, June 28Where: Avonmore Farms Transportation will be provided — departure is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Kateri Hall. Lunch, berries, and supplies to activities will also be provided! To register, please contact Traditional Support Worker Vickie Horne at […]
Read moreOn June 26, 2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a call from youth who were swimming at the point in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis), Akwesasne, Quebec. The youth had discovered bone remains. Police arrived and collected the remains which were partially intact. Police consulted with a Canadian Anthropologist Expert who provided information to […]
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