COMMUNITY 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 […]

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DEPARTMENT 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 […]

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ACFS 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 […]

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COMMUNITY 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 […]

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DEPARTMENT 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 […]

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HAUDENOSAUNEE 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 […]

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TRAFFIC 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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GIRLS SK8 CAMP

Ready to roll? The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is thrilled to sponsor an awesome Girls Skate Camp! 🛹   Join us on Saturday, September 21 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Akwesasne Skatepark for a day packed with free lessons, cool art, fun games, great music, and amazing prizes! Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, we’ve got […]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WELCOMES NEW REGISTERED DIETITIAN

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to welcome their new Registered Dietitian, Anne-Charlotte George, to the Clinical Care Services Sector. Anne-Charlotte will be providing a range of nutritional consulting services related to chronic disease management, as well as community programming which will include presentations, cooking classes, and more. Anne-Charlotte is able to provide dietary consultations for […]

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: FINANCIAL SYSTEM

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is seeking proposals for an advanced financial system that will enhance our financial operations. We’re looking for a solution that offers robust financial management, automation, and seamless integration to support our goals of efficiency and digitization. Submission Deadline: November 7, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. For further details or to submit your proposal, please contact […]

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