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Sector 5 – Continuing Care
Welcome to Akwesasne’s Continuing Care Our Continuing Care team is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for the elders of the Akwesasne Mohawk community. We recognize the wisdom and experiences our elders bring to our community, and we are committed to ensuring they receive the support and respect they deserve. Our Services: Elder Services: Our elder services offer personalized […]
Read moreCALL OUT FOR AKWESASNE REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling vacancies on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC): two (2) vacant seats for the district of Kana:takon, for a term of three (3) years; one (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, for a term of three (3) years; and one (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi Snaihne, for a […]
Read moreBEI SEEKING WITNESSES TO POLICE INCIDENT
BEI PRESS RELEASE The BEI is looking for witnesses to a police intervention on April 7, 2023, in Akwesasne Following the initiation of a criminal investigation, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes of Québec (BEI) is asking the public for its help in finding witnesses to a police intervention. At around 8:45 p.m. on April 7, 2023, officers from […]
Read moreMCA WELCOMES NEW DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING & ENVIRONMENT (DIHE)
For Immediate Release Kentenhko:wa/November 6, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Leslie Papineau is the new director of the Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE). Ms. Papineau has been acting in the role since 2021. “We are pleased that Leslie will be able to continue advancing the department’s many priorities and projects,” […]
Read moreAKWESASNE CANNABIS LAW & AKWESASNE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW REFERENDUM
A referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreSWEARING-IN CEREMONY HELD FOR KAWEHNO:KE DISTRICT CHIEF VINCE THOMPSON
On Thursday, September 14, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Vince Thompson, the re-elected District Chief of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was elected through a by-election held on September 2, 2023 for the district of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center with family, […]
Read moreBLING THE BRA FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
The MCA Community Health Program would like to invite Akwesasronon to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with blinged-out bras! Show off your design skills and participate in a worthy cause to raise breast cancer awareness! Decorated bras can be submitted at the Bling the Bra Walk/Run being held on Wednesday, October 11 at Generations Park. Prizes will go to […]
Read moreUNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF SEAWAY CLAIM REFERENDUM
The following are the unofficial results of the Seaway Claim Referendum. The question was, “As a voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: agree to and approve the terms and conditions of the Seaway Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne, Canada, the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, and the Seaway International Bridge Corporation […]
Read moreSWEARING-IN CEREMONY HELD FOR KANA:TAKON DISTRICT CHIEF FALLON DAVID
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Fallon David, the newly-elected District Chief of Kana:takon. District Chief David was elected through a by-election held on August 5, 2023 for the district of Kana:takon. Chief David was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kana:takon Recreation Center […]
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