The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform all Akwesasronon about the upcoming Gottfriedson et al. v. Canada Class Action. This is regarding any students who attended an Indian Residential School but went home at night. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Indian Band and the Sechelt Indian Band have filed a lawsuit against Canada for loss of culture and indigenous […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint four youth council representatives to represent the community of Akwesasne.   Interested individuals are invited to submit their letter of interest and resume to Taylor Armstrong at taylor.armstrong@akwesasne.ca or by mail/in person to the Mohawk Government Offices located at Admin. 1 (12 Akwesasne Street, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0) by Thursday, May […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports twenty (20) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of May 3, 2022.   Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:    Current Positive Cases: 20 Total COVID-Related Passings: 12      SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: Individuals have […]

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Health is pleased to announce the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s new Program Manager, Delia McDonald.   Delia has been a life-long member of the Akwesasne community and dedicated her studies and service to the health and wellness of Akwesasronon. Delia graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from the University of […]

In 2018, the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area (SDC) embarked on a collective impact initiative called Vibrant Communities. They engaged policy makers, healthcare workers, non-profit professionals, business owners, people with lived experience and many more from across SDGCA. The objective was to assess the greatest risks and find the biggest issues the communities are faced with. The goal […]

The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences (River Institute), in partnership with the Great River Network, is pleased to announce a study beginning Spring 2022 to evaluate the ecological impact of waves and shoreline erosion on nearshore habitat in the St Lawrence River.   This two-year project will provide new knowledge to understand the relationships between wave cycle science, […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling vacant seats on the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC) for the districts of Tsi Snaihne, Kawehno:ke, and Kana:takon with a term of three (3) years.   To qualify for appointment to the AMPC, a candidate must: be enrolled as a member of Akwesasne pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code (does not include […]

With sadness, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) acknowledges the passing of former team member Julia Roundpoint. Julia had been a long-time employee with the Community Health Program, having served as a Community Health Representative for over 20 years during her time with the program.   Having completed nursing school and advancing her studies to further her […]

Youth ages 10-17 are invited to the annual “Kids for Fishing” program! The event will be held on May 21, 2022 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at By the River – Atsiakta.   There are 40 spots available; 10 spots for youth with special needs. Due to high demand, the participants will be chosen via live drawing on 97.3 […]