Notice
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, in collaboration with the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall & District, the OPP and Cornwall Police, launched the newest initiative called Project Lifesaver, to protect and quickly locate those living with dementia who get lost. Launch date is April 26, 2023. This program is now available to residents living in Akwesasne. Project Lifesaver uses […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program’s Diabetes Prevention Services for a free, 12-week circuit training class to increase your fitness level! This class targets strength building, muscular endurance, flexibility, and weight loss. When: Mondays & Wednesdays (May 1 – July 20)Where: Community Health Program Fitness Center (Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io) This class is open to community members age 18+ of all […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Environment Program for a bookmark-making class! The class was rescheduled and will be held on Thursday, April 27. Spots are limited to 5 participants. Register by emailing keri.horne-burns@akwesasne.ca. The class will be held from 5-7 p.m. at the Environment Lab, located next to CIA #3 on Kawehno:ke.
Read moreOn Friday, May 5th, the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program will be hosting a day of awareness for all Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP). Join us from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena for a tobacco burning, guest speaker, and refreshments. For more information, please email afwpoutreach@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreOn Tuesday, April 25, 2023, representatives from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne presented cheques to several community non-profit organizations. The funds were donated by the Dept. of Community & Social Services (DCSS) to assist in the creation of programming for children and families, as well as ongoing operations of their respective facilities. Each organization is frequently accessed by Akwesasne community […]
Read moreYouth ages 10-17 are invited to the annual “Kids for Fishing” program! The event will be held on May 13, 2023 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at By the River – Atsiakta. There are 30 spots available; 10 spots for youth with special needs. To register, please call/text Community Service Officer PJ Burns at 518-521-8479.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department (AJD) is requesting interested candidates to submit a proposal for legal services. Interested candidates must be a member of the Law Society of Ontario, Le Barreau of Quebec. The AJD has a mandate to provide a comprehensive justice system, inclusive of legal services. If you have any questions regarding the request for proposal (RFP), please contact: […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite elders 55 and older to an afternoon of bowling at Lucky Strike Lanes! Snacks will be provided and shoe rental is free. Transportation will be provided with pick-ups at Sweetgrass Manor (11 AM) and Kateri Hall (11:15 AM). For more information or to register, please contact Kyle […]
Read moreOn April 20th and 21st, the staff of MCA’s Akwesasne Child and Family Services (ACFS) and Information Services (IS) worked with RedMane, an indigenous-led software solutions and system integration firm, to commence a two-day kick-off of ACFS’s new, indigenous-led software system. This new and innovative software will be utilized by ACFS for record-keeping and to report statistics to the […]
Read moreWAITLIST CHEQUES EXPECTED TO BE ISSUED IN 3 – 4 WEEKS The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) is informing the community that the waitlist for the Family Sustainability Funds cheques is now closed. No more names will be added to the list as of Wednesday, April 19, 2023. We apologize for any inconvenience […]
Read more