Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) along with the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) would like to share information with the community on the process underway for the evaluation and upgrading of our three schools’ air conditioning units. Presently, each school is without complete air conditioning, and this is due to the […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release Ohiari:ha/June 29, 2024 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF 2024 MCA GENERAL ELECTION The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Chief Electoral Officer Theresa Thompson has released the following unofficial results of the 2024 MCA General Election. The results are unofficial pending the appeal period. Any appeals must be hand-delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station at 73 Sweetgrass Lane, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department is currently looking to fill three vacant seats on the Legislative Development Oversight Committee to represent the districts of (1) Kana:takon, (1) Kawehno:ke, and (1) Tsi Snaihne. The Oversight Committee on Legislative Development, consisting of Council and appointed Community representatives, plays a crucial role in drafting legislation that protects and advances the […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Health Promotion & Prevention, a program under the Community Health Services Sector, has recently revitalized the Green Food Bag initiative. The new rollout of the Green Food Bag took place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with staff distributing fruits and vegetables at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility. The Green Food Bag initiative offers community […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Community Fund Review Team, on behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), is pleased to announce that applications to receive funding from the Akwesasne Community Fund are now available. Council has set aside a portion of the revenue received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to support various initiatives that might not otherwise receive government funding. […]
Read moreThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has informed Akwesasne officials that the potential strike, which could have impacted our local CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry, has been tentatively averted. Initial reports indicated that a nationwide strike was possible, potentially beginning June 6, 2024. However, ongoing negotiations between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has announced the dates, location and hours for the upcoming MCA General Election 2024. One 3-year term Grand Chief position and 12 3-year term District Chief positions (four per district) are up for election. Nominees have been previously announced. MCA GENERAL ELECTION VOTINGIn person voting will take place: Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024Time: 9 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently exploring options for emergency services facilities in the district of Tsi Snaihne and the community’s input is being sought. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #3, located at 1320 River Road in the district of Tsi Snaihne, is in need of upgrade or replacement. MCA is exploring the options available and would […]
Read moreMCA & SRMT Joint Release For Immediate Release:Ohiarí:ha/June 5, 2024 Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has notified Akwesasne officials that a nationwide strike could begin on June 6, 2024, impacting our local CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) that represents Border Services Officers has declared an impasse in negotiations with the employer, […]
Read moreIn May 2024, Tekaherha Logan Lazore, Environment Field Technician for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Environment Program, embarked on an exciting, albeit lengthy journey to Bali, Indonesia. For Logan, this was not merely a leisurely trip; it was an eye opening and inspiring experience, which delved into her identity as to who she is as an Onkwehonwe, as well as […]
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