Category: News
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 […]
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 moreDEPT. OF HEALTH ADVISING COMMUNITY OF ONTARIO RABIES CASE
For Immediate Release: Seskehko:wa/September 9, 2024 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 […]
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 […]
Read moreCBSA SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE OUTAGE
September 6, 2024 The Canada Border Services Agency has notified the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne that there is agency-wide maintenance scheduled for its data systems and website during the early morning of Sept. 7, 2024. The outage may require manual entry of data for traffic through the port of entry. The maintenance outage is expected to take place during the […]
Read moreGIRLS 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 […]
Read moreDEPARTMENT 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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