Join the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority to celebrate World Wetlands Day! When: February 3, 2024 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)Where: Cooper Marsh Conservation Area (20020 County Rd. 2, South Glengarry, ON) Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is a great place to submerse yourself in the wetland and enjoy what the place has to […]
Read moreJanuary 30, 2024Cornwall, OntarioCanada Border Services Agency / Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Today, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that the Domestic Lane at the Cornwall port of entry has been made permanent following a successful two-year pilot project. Recognizing the particular geography of the Cornwall port of entry, the Pilot […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is informing the community of incoming inclement weather. Snow and freezing rain are expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch for a storm total of up to three inches and ice accumulations of two to four tenths of an inch. WHERE: St. Lawrence Valley; northern Franklin County, […]
Read moreThe winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter. It is the beginning of a new cycle and a day to reflect on the year that passed. Sunlight steadily increases each day after the solstice. Although it is the darkest day of the year, it also brings the promise of light. It […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) welcomed members of the Wiikwemkoong nation to Akwesasne. The purpose of the visit was to create a partnership and share ideas and resources that would benefit both communities. The Wiikwemkoong nation members who attended serve various roles in their home territories, such as mental health services, education, land-based practices, and youth […]
Read moreA sea of orange shirts filled the park Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, for a joint event planned by Akwesasne and Cornwall organizations to honour residential school survivors. Orange Shirt Day now coincides with Canada’s National Day for Truth & Reconciliation on September 30th every year. The event at Cornwall’s Lamoureux Park featured Akwesasne speakers, residential school survivor presentations, Indigenous […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility is announcing the retirement of Lorna Francis. The LTC and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend congratulations and appreciation to Lorna for her many years of service to our residents! Lorna has dedicated 16 years of service to the elders residing at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, providing kindness, care, and support. Lorna served as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Seaway Claim Referendum ONLINE VOTING is now open as of August 11, 2023. Online voting is open until August 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. In person voting will take place on August 26, 2023. Information on the Seaway Claim can be found at www.akwesasne.ca/seaway-claim. To vote online visit https://akwesasne.simplyvoting.com/ and click the “How it works” […]
Read moreJune is Men’s Health Month! In honor of this month, the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to hear from the men in our community on what they do to care for their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Comment on our Facebook post or send an email to mentalhealth@akwesasne.ca to be entered to win a prize! The […]
Read moreWelcome to Sahatiha’hará:ne (Back on the Path) Detox Center The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is proud to offer Sahatiha’hará:ne (Back on the Path) Detox Center, a safe and welcoming place for community members seeking help with withdrawal management. Our center is designed to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals embarking on their journey towards […]
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