The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will once again be offered for the upcoming 2020-2021 winter months.  The eligibility application process now includes Akwesasronon who are residing within the municipal boundary of the City of Cornwall, Ontario, provided the applicant is a registered member of the Mohawk Council of […]

Starting on October 19, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will begin using a standardized primary (threshold) question for all vehicles arriving to the CBSA Port of Entry in Cornwall. The purpose of the question is to recognize the mixed traffic corridor and that not all people or vehicles arriving to the port have left Canada. MCA and CBSA […]

Beginning on Oct. 21, 2020, all Mohawk Council of Akwesasne non-essential offices and programs will be closed to the public every Wednesday, in order for sanitation of workspaces and public areas to take place. The closure will also give staff the opportunity to make plans and preparations for COVID-19 measures while supporting employee morale. Programs that will remain operational include […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that assistance with the Federal Indian Day School Class Action is limited to the mailing or electronic submission of the forms and supporting documents. The law firm Gowling WLG is providing assistance with filling out forms and legal advice to all claimants at this time, with in-person assistance sessions […]

The MCA Physiotherapy Services are currently in operation at the CIA #3 Building on Kawehno:ke and open to Akwesasronon.    Community members will need a referral by their doctor to access these services. All referral can be faxed to the Home Care/Home Support office at 613-933-2076.   Upon receiving the referral, a physiotherapist will contact you to schedule an appointment […]

In an effort to provide transparency and accountability to the community, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is providing full disclosure of its 2019 “Sunshine List.” A ‘sunshine list” is a list of an organization’s employees who are paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year. MCA passed a resolution approving the full disclosure of the Sunshine List to include names, […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is announcing the availability of naloxone nasal spray (used for an opiate overdose) at the Proxim Pharmacy at the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility or a pharmacy of your choice. Naloxone is a medication that can temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid overdose and allow time for medical help to arrive. The Akwesasne […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the community that cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise in Ontario. Today, Ontario Premier Doug Ford reported a record-breaking number of 939 new positive cases, the most in a single day to date. The previous day also set a new one-day record with 797 new cases. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit reports […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently seeking staff to fill several positions and areas in need throughout the organization. The pandemic has left many departments short on staff or unable to fill positions. We are encouraging anyone interested in emergency employment to submit a resume identifying skills and areas of interest to our Human Resources office. Several positions will […]

On Saturday, September 26, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held nominations for a 4-year term position (District of Kana:takon) with the Akwesasne Membership Board. The official nomination results are:Marion AdamsFallon David   A by-election will be held on Saturday, October 24 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Kana:takon School. If you have any questions, please contact Chief Electoral Officer […]