Category: Notice
Notice
SINGING IN THE GARDEN WORK BEE
Onkwe and the MCA Department of Community & Social Services invite you to the Singing in the Garden Work Bee at Tsionkwanatiio Community Garden! Date: Tuesday, September 17thTime: 4:00 PMLocation: Tsionkwanatiio Community Garden, 345 Rt 37C, Hogansburg, NY 13655 Enjoy an afternoon of community, music, and gardening! Tekonwakwenni Nanticoke will be singing while we work, and you’re welcome to sing […]
Read moreIAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE HOLDS APPRECIATION LUNCHEON FOR HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY STAFF
Iakhihsohtha Lodge hosted an appreciation luncheon for their hardworking, dedicated, and amazing housekeeping and laundry staff. The housekeeping and laundry staff were treated to a catered lunch and received a gift basket full of goodies. Nia:wen/thank you to our amazing housekeeping and laundry staff. They are an essential part of our services and we truly appreciate all they do […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES NOTIFYING COMMUNITY OF CONFIRMED CASES OF WHOOPING COUGH IN AKWESASNE
The MCA Department of Health’s Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Program is notifying the community that there have been confirmed cases of pertussis, or “whooping cough,” in the community. WHAT IS PERTUSSIS?Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious infection of the lungs and airways caused by a bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. It spreads by respiratory droplets or direct contact with […]
Read moreDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO RELAUNCH TELEHEALTH SERVICE WITH DR. CURRY
NEW SERVICE TO INCLUDE VIRTUAL VIDEO CONSULTATIONS The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is informing the community that the telehealth service with Dr. Curry will be relaunched on Friday, September 20, 2024. The service has been revamped and will now include virtual video consultations with Dr. Curry. All virtual video calls will take place through the […]
Read moreACFS WINTER CLOTHING GIVEAWAY
Shekon sewakwekon, it’s that time of year again! Akwesasne Child and Family Services is pleased to offer snowsuits to community members (0-17). While we aim to prioritize those most in need, all those living in the Northern portion of the territory are welcome to participate in this giveaway. We appreciate your understanding and support in ensuring everyone stays warm this […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY CALLOUT FOR MOHAWK COUNCIL HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking three community members (one from each district of Kawehno:ke, Kana:takon, and Tsi Snaihne) to sit on the Mohawk Council Housing Authority. These individuals will represent the community’s perspective and interests in the Housing Authority, which is also made up of MCA staff and Chiefs. The community representatives will be expected to attend regular […]
Read moreDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADVISING COMMUNITY OF ONTARIO RABIES CASE
An individual in Ontario is currently hospitalized after contracting rabies from a bat in the province. Public health officials are urgently advising the public to be aware of the risk of rabies. If left untreated, rabies in humans is almost always fatal. If you’re exposed to rabies, you must seek treatment immediately. WHAT IS RABIES?Rabies is caused by a virus […]
Read moreHAUDENOSAUNEE TEACHINGS WITH ONENHAKÉN:RA
Join us for an enriching experience with the MCA Land-Based Healing Program, celebrating the role of onenhakén:ra (white corn) in our culture. On Tuesday, September 10, join us for a Corn Husk Dolls Workshop led by Crystal Henry. Choose between two sessions—10 a.m. or 5 p.m.—and create your own beautiful corn husk doll. Then, experience the art of White […]
Read moreTRAFFIC STUDY IN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF AKWESASNE
Please be advised that starting Monday, September 9, 2024, Ontario Traffic Inc. will be conducting work as part of a Traffic Study. This work was commissioned by Jp2g Consultants, who have retained Ontario Traffic Inc. to gather important traffic data within Akwesanse. Six 24-hour Automatic Traffic Recorders (ATRs) will be installed at various locations across the districts of Kana:takon (Saint […]
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