The SRMT Health Promotion & Planning Program and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite rakenis across Akwesasne to a Father’s Day cornhole tournament!   Due to poor forecasted weather, the tournament has had a change in date and time.   When: Saturday, June 18 | 11 AM – 3 PMWhere: Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box | […]

The Akwesasne Representative & Advocacy Program (ARAP) invites you to a celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day!   When: Tuesday, June 21 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Where: ARAP Office (55 Water Street W, Unit 130, Cornwall, ON)   Join us for a tour of the program, along with other fun activities like crafting, traditional singing/dancing, vendors, prizes, […]

MANDATES STILL IN PLACE FOR LTC’S, RETIREMENT HOMES, MCA/AMBE BUILDINGS   As of June 11, 2022, most of Ontario’s mask mandates have expired, with the exception of long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes. Masks are still recommended in high-risk congregate living settings, such as shelters, group homes, medical clinics, and hospitals.   While masking requirements are expiring, organizations may implement […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would to congratulate and thank recent retirees of the organization for their years of service.   The Long-term Service & Retirement Recognition Awards are typically held in person every year, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and our efforts to keep Akwesasronon safe. However, MCA would still like to recognize and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 23 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time.   The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the general meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca.      Council encourages community members to attend the monthly general meetings to […]

AKWESASNE — On June 9, 2022, Quebec’s Ministry of Public Safety announced that it is funding the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) with $6.2 million to combat firearms trafficking over the next five years.   The funding is part of the Quebec government’s “Operation Centaur”, a $90 million commitment to reduce gun trafficking and armed violence.   At an event […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling one (1) vacant seat on the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC) for the district of 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 probationary members); […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports four (4) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community from May 30 – June 5, 2022.   Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:  Current Positive Cases: 4Total COVID-Related Passings: 12      SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: • Individuals […]

WILL REASSESS MANDATE ON JUNE 30TH The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is informing the community that the mask mandate has been extended to June 30th, 2022. The mask mandate, the MCA COVID-19 Immunization Policy, and the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) status will also be reassessed on June 30th. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has opted to continue the mask […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 2 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time.   The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the general meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca.      Council encourages community members to attend the monthly general meetings to […]