Press Release
For Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 1, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Akwesasne Dental Clinic are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Dr. Dan Hovsepian, a beloved dentist who served the Akwesasne community for over 17 years. Dr. Dan passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2024. Dr. Dan joined the Akwesasne Dental Clinic in 2007 […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 29, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to welcome Dr. Tom Curry to the Medical Care Team. Dr. Curry is Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River. Dr. Curry completed his medical degree at McMaster University and his residency training at Queen’s University, where he specialized in Family Medicine, with […]
Read moreUPDATE (8/8/24): When submitting your voter registration, please deliver it to the MCA Admin. 1 Building (12 Akwesasne Street, Kana:takon) no later than 48 hours prior to the election start date & time. ************************************* For Immediate Release: Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Office of the Executive Director is providing an update on the 2024 MCA General Election […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR For Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 Dear Akwesasne Community, It has now officially been determined that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) 2024 General Election results have been set aside, and a new election will be held. The details and dates will be forthcoming but for now, I am sharing what […]
Read moreEach year, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) partners with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Enbridge to award bursaries to Akwesasne youth pursuing post-secondary education. On July 26, MCA hosted a luncheon and ceremony at the Kana:takon Recreation Center to honor these outstanding students and their sponsors. Acting Grand Chief Cindy Francis-Mitchell and Tsi Snaihne District Chief Sarah […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that effective July 26, 2024, Tim “Dooley” Thompson will be retiring from his position as Kana:takon District Chief. Chief Thompson served the community of Akwesasne for seven terms as a District Chief and one term as Grand Chief for the MCA. His dedicated service is reflected in the following terms: […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community of an upcoming household cleanup within each district during the month of August. DISTRICT PICK-UP SCHEDULE:• Tsi Snaihne: August 11-17, 2024• Kana:takon: August 18-24, 2024• Kawehno:ke: August 25-31, 2024 Community members may put larger than normal items at the curb for free removal. However, certain items cannot be accepted, […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE AKWESASNE ELECTION APPEAL BOARD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Ohiarihko:wa/July 18, 2024 The Akwesasne Election Appeal Board (AEAB) has reviewed appeals submitted against the 2024 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election held on June 29, 2024. A total of 14 appeals were initially found to have merit and have been further heard and reviewed. The AEAB has made […]
Read moreToday, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was thrilled to unveil the new playground and splash pad at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena! Despite cloudy skies, the smiles were shining bright as AMBE’s Kawehno:ke Early Years Summer Camp dropped by for some epic playtime and splash-tastic fun. A big nia:wen goes out to everyone who joined us for this special celebration […]
Read moreOn Friday, July 12, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted a community celebration to honour Grand Chief Abram Benedict’s recent election as the Ontario Regional Chief. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone as Chief Benedict becomes the first Haudenosaunee individual to ever be appointed to this prestigious position. Chief Benedict’s time with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne spans 18 […]
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