SNAPPING TURTLE RELEASE PARTY

The MCA Environment Program invites interested community members to join us for a Snapping Turtle Release Party! Come celebrate local conservation efforts as we release our turtle friends back into their natural habitat.   Date: Saturday, August 17Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.   Please be punctual, as the turtles will be released promptly at 11:00 a.m. The event will […]

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TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE HOSTS FASHION SHOW AS PART OF THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility hosted a fashion show featuring their residents as the runway models. The residents wore traditional clothing designs made by local designers Cheryl Bruyere and Diane Lazore, and proudly strutted their stuff down the runway.   Each of the totas who modeled in the show were accompanied down the runway […]

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COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ANNOUNCES COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS VIA MOBILE CLINIC

The MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Community Health Services Sector is conducting a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Friday, August 16. The mobile clinic will be parked at the following locations and times for those community members interested in receiving a COVID-19 vaccine: • Tsi Snaihne — Recreation Parking Lot (10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)• Kana:takon — Church Parking Lot […]

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YOUTH CAREGIVER NIGHT

On August 30th from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Kana:takon (St. Regis) Recreation,  please join the MCA Health Promotion & Prevention Services, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and SRMT A/CDP Prevention Program for this opportunity to explore ways that drugs/alcohol and other risky behaviors can be hidden in plain sight.  Healthy snacks and refreshments will be provided. Learn tools on how […]

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LAND-BASED HEALING PROGRAM WELCOMES NEW LAND-BASED HEALING SPECIALIST

The Department of Health’s (DOH) Land-Based Healing Program would like to welcome LaToya Rourke to the team. LaToya brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into her new role.  LaToya Wahientha Rourke is a proud member of the Wolf Clan from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. She currently resides in the community with her husband Matthew Thompson and their five children.  […]

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NO ATVS ON SKATEPARK OR WALKING TRAIL

Please be advised that vehicles and ATVs are not permitted in the community spaces surrounding the arena, including the splash pad, playground, walking trail, and skatepark. Recently, some skaters noticed tire marks and an increase in stones on the skatepark, which poses a safety risk and diminishes the experience for everyone. This rule is in place to ensure the safety […]

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COMMUNITY DAY

On Saturday, August 17th join the Akwesasne Skatepark for a Community Day w/ Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities! During the event, lots of fun activities will be taking place including lessons, art, prizes and more! We hope to see you there!

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MOBILE HEALTH CLINIC

On Wednesday, August 21 the Community Health Nurses will be operating their Mobile Health Clinic within the districts.  Kawehno:keArena Parking Lot10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tsi SnaihneRecreation Parking Lot1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Kana:takonChurch Parking Lot3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests will be available, as well as COVID-19 Vaccines. Individuals can also pick up a tick-kit.  For any questions, please call the MCA […]

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MCA ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF AMPS CHIEF OF POLICE SHAWN DULUDE 

For Immediate Release:   Seskeha/August 12, 2024    The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is announcing the retirement of Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) Chief of Police Shawn Dulude, effective August 16, 2024, after seven years of dedicated service to the Akwesasne community. Chief Dulude joined AMPS in 2017 and led in advancing AMPS’ mission to ensure the safety and wellbeing […]

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