Category: Press Release

Press Release

DOH CONGRATULATES STAFF ON ACHIEVING FIRST NATIONS HEALTH MANAGERS ASSOCIATION DESIGNATION

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to recognize and congratulate four (4) staff members who have completed their designation courses in Health Management for the First Nations Health Managers Association. Staff achieving their designation have been attending classes since 2019 to complete the necessary courses.   The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) provides leadership […]

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MCA PROVIDES STATEMENT ON CONCERNS FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY

Through social media posts and community members’ concerns, it was brought to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s attention that a community member serving time may possibly be in the community. Please know we are aware of this matter and ask for your patience and understanding as we work with the appropriate officials.   The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne operates programs […]

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM ANNOUNCES UPDATED HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION DATES

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Support Program (CSP) will be conducting Heating Assistance Program (AHAP) applications at the following sites throughout the months of October, November, and first week of December: Mondays & Tuesdays – Snye Homemakers (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Wednesdays – Sweetgrass Manor Lobby (8 a.m. – 4 p.m.) Thursdays & Fridays – A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (8 […]

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PSA: PLEASE RESPECT THE AKWESASNE SKATEPARK

On Sunday, October 16th, witnesses observed two female youths vandalize the Akwesasne Skatepark by drawing on one of the obstacles with a marker. After they were told to stop by a witness, they began to hide the image with a white marker.   The arena staff will now have to spend time and resources trying to remove this image from […]

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MCA GENERAL MEETING — OCTOBER 2022

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 27 at the Kana:takon 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 […]

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DISTRICT CHIEF OF KANA:TAKON RYAN JACOBS RESIGNS FROM OFFICE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that Kana:takon District Chief Ryan Jacobs has resigned from his position on council. In accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Akwesasne Election Law and Akwesasne Procedural Regulations, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) will have 90 days to hold a by-election for the vacant Kana:takon District Chief position.  […]

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KANOHKWA’TSHERI:IO TO REOPEN FOR REGULAR SERVICES AND BUSINESS HOURS ON OCTOBER 19TH

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Community and Social Services (DCSS) would like to notify the community that the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF) will reopen for services and regular business hours on Wednesday, October 19th. Repairs to the electrical system have been completed.   All KHF staff will return to their regular offices and […]

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COMMUNITY CONSULTATION TO BEGIN FOR BLOCK 1 LANDS

The Mohawks of Akwesasne have claims against Canada in connection with the Seaway and Power Project, which are the subject of legal proceedings filed in the Federal Court of Canada as Grand Chief Abram Benedict et al v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada et al.    In 2000, the Parties to the Seaway Proceedings agreed in principle […]

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AKWESASNE HEATING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION DATES

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Support Program will be conducting Heating Assistance Program applications on the following dates: CSP staff will not be contacting past recipients of AHAP. All applications must be filled out in person as CSP staff are updating the AHAP database to 2022-2023. Community members interested in completing applications for the Heating Assistance Program will need […]

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