Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) Land-Based Healing Program donated supplies to the Unity Street Help Association, a non-profit organization operating out of Akwesasne and Cornwall to assist those who are homeless and less fortunate. Land-Based Healing Program Coordinator Brandon David donated items that will help those who are homeless, or in need, with staying warm […]
Read moreOn February 7th, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Prevention Program (WHWPP) and the Thompson Island Cultural Camp (TICC) hosted the winter Elder Care Package giveaway at the St. Regis Recreation Center. TICC and WHWPP staff handed out 75 care packages to community elders who registered to receive a bag. Elders who registered received an email or […]
Read moreThe Skateboard Project is an initiative that aims to promote Indigenous artwork, physical activity, and collaboration between cultural centers across multiple Indigenous communities. In its second year, Kahnawà:ke, Kanehsatà:ke, Kenhtè:ke, Ahkwesáhsne and Six Nations came together to create 7 skateboards graphics showcasing the range of styles and cultural imagery. Two artists from Ahkwesáhsne participated this year. Joseph King was […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Water/Wastewater Program is working to locate a leak in the water line within the districts of Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon. This unidentified leak has caused issues in keeping up with water demand, which can create further problems during power outages, snow storms, and cold weather. As our team works to rectify the issue as […]
Read moreHydro Quebec has notified the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne that they will be conducting a scheduled power outage on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Should weather prevent the work from being conducted, the outage will be moved to Wednesday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hydro-Québec requires the outage in order to […]
Read moreOn Monday, January 23rd, 2023 at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received complaints of suspicious individuals in the area of Third Street located in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis). Officers attended the area and conducted a search where four individuals were located and detained. All four individuals were identified as Foreign Nationals and transported to […]
Read moreTo ensure public safety, minimize the risk of power outages and guarantee the proper functioning of the electricity network, Hydro-Québec ensures a clearance distance between its lines and the vegetation found near the distribution network. During the week, of February 6th, the contractor Asplundh will carry out pruning and deforestation in the community of Akwesasne. For further clarification, […]
Read moreJANUARY 2023 The Working Task Group (WTG) for the Akwesasne Child’s Rights & Responsibility Law would like to provide the community with a brief update regarding the progress of the law development. Phase I of the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (ALEPR) is “Development of a Proposed Law”. This includes introducing the law to the community. Our […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, January 26 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General […]
Read moreFOOD ALLOWANCES The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne recognizes the hardship faced by community members in the districts of Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne during the Hydro Quebec power outage of January 5 & 6, 2023. MCA will be providing $200 to every household impacted by the Hydro Quebec power outage. These funds are a one-time-only allowance to help families recover […]
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