COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES WELCOMES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH/INFECTION PREVENTION & CONTROL PROGRAM MANAGER

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Community Health Services (CHS) would like to welcome new Environmental Health/Infection Prevention & Control (EHIPAC) Program Manager, Lesley Bero, RN, CFNHM. Lesley enters into her new role with a wealth of knowledge in various healthcare settings and services, serving as previous IPAC Registered Nurse (RN) and Community Health Program Manager.    Most recently, Lesley […]

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INFORMATION ON FILING MCA ELECTION APPEALS 

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Justice Department is providing the community with the following information regarding the filing of appeals for an MCA election.     When submitting an appeal, please include your name and the alleged violation in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, along with any additional information to support the appeal.     Appeals for the June 29, […]

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MCA SHARES PLANS FOR SCHOOL A/C UPGRADES 

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) along with the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) would like to share information with the community on the process underway for the evaluation and upgrading of our three schools’ air conditioning units.    Presently, each school is without complete air conditioning, and this is due to the […]

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HOME & COMMUNITY CARE PROGRAM RELOCATING TO NEW OFFICE SPACE

STAFF WILL HAVE LIMITED COMMUNICATIONS ACCESS   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) Home & Community Care Program (HCC) is in the process of relocating to a new office space on July 2nd, July 3rd, and possibly July 4th. HCC staff will have limited communications access during the relocation process. Services will not be interrupted, but service coordinators, supervisors, and […]

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YOUTH WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CAMP

Dive into wilderness survival with the MCA Land-Based Healing Program & Mountain Scout Survival School! Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join us for a two-night adventure learning survival skills and enjoying the outdoors at the Akwesasne Freedom School site near Duane Center.   When: July 17-19, 2024Where: 724 Pond Road, Malone, NY 12953   Camp transportation will be provided […]

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WOMEN’S SUNRISE PADDLE SERIES

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Land-Based Healing Program, in collaboration with Haudenosaunee Universe, is informing the community on the upcoming Women’s Sunrise Paddle program. Local singer Bear Fox will also be participating in the paddle.   The Women’s Sunrise Paddle will take place every Wednesday morning from July 3rd – August 7th. The paddle will launch at 5:30 a.m. […]

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CALL OUT FOR MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENT

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department is currently looking to fill three vacant seats on the Legislative Development Oversight Committee to represent the districts of (1) Kana:takon, (1) Kawehno:ke, and (1) Tsi Snaihne.   The Oversight Committee on Legislative Development, consisting of Council and appointed Community representatives, plays a crucial role in drafting legislation that protects and advances the […]

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DR. BAIER SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS TO BE OFFERED ON TUESDAYS ONLY

The MCA Department of Health (DOH) is notifying the community that, effective June 27th, Dr. Baier’s same-day appointments at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) will take place on Tuesdays only. Wednesday same-day appointments will no longer be available.    Same-day clinic appointments are intended only for minor ailments. Minor ailments are described as health conditions that can be managed with […]

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FISHING FOR AUTISM

Akwesasne Child & Family Services is teaming up with Fishing for Autism for a day of fun! Join us on Sunday, July 7 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Island Park in Alexandria, ON for free food, fishing, and more. There are 30 spots available for Akwesasronon — transportation will not be provided. To sign up, please email Marcey […]

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GREEN FOOD BAG INITIATIVE REVITALIZED BY HEALTH PROMOTION & PREVENTION PROGRAM

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Health Promotion & Prevention, a program under the Community Health Services Sector, has recently revitalized the Green Food Bag initiative. The new rollout of the Green Food Bag took place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with staff distributing fruits and vegetables at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility.   The Green Food Bag initiative offers community […]

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