October is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Akwesasne Child & Family Services would like to invite you to help us raise awareness! ACFS will be having multiple events throughout the month beginning with the “Decorate Something Purple” challenge: you can decorate a window, your door, your lawn or whatever else you would like. All you have to do to enter […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is notifying the community that a petition was received on September 21, 2020, requesting that the group calling themselves “The Land Protectors” be stopped from continuing to interfere in family land disputes throughout Akwesasne. The petition is currently being verified by the Akwesasne Justice Department to determine how many eligible voters have signed the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is urging the community to be prepared for the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19. With the knowledge we now have about COVID-19 and living in a pandemic, we can be better prepared. You can do the following to prepare for a second wave of COVID-19: Review what has worked for your family and […]
Read moreIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has implemented entrance procedures and directives to help keep Akwesasronon safe. MCA’s programs and services have resumed operations as of July 20, 2020; services can be accessed by appointment only. In this video, the MCA Emergency Operations team helps demonstrate one of our entrance procedures at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe wish to inform the community that collaboration on COVID-19 matters continues to take place between our two governments on an almost daily basis. Even though our specific regulations and restrictions aren’t always exactly the same, we continue to support one another in our combined effort to keep Akwesasne safe from the spread […]
Read moreThe Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility is now open to the community for services by appointment only. Please note that upon entry to the building you will be screened at the front door. If for any reason you do not pass the screener, you will not be allowed to enter the facility and will be directed to phone the Community Health Program. […]
Read moreAKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are confirming four (4) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Akwesasne community. The new cases are being reported by the Tribe’s Health Services and are in addition to the four (4) cases previously announced earlier this week. They make a cumulative total of eight (8) active cases […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health and Wellness Program will begin offering on-site Mental Health & Addiction services for community on July 20. This will be by appointment only, walk-ins are not available at this time. Medical Clinic Telephone appointments will continue and are encouraged. On-Site Services are available at Kanonhkwatsheri:io include the Akwesasne Medical Clinic, Mental Health and Addictions. Call […]
Read moreRecently, through hard work and determination, Issac McDonald of the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance received his paramedic certification. Below, Issac discusses his background, and what it means that he is now a paramedic. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud of your accomplishments and all that you do for Akwesasne. Congratulations Issac! HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING AS AN […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have received information of a confirmed bear sighting in the area. The bear may be swimming from island to island. Cottagers in the area should take precautions. What to do if you see or encounter a bear on your property.Black bears live mostly in forested areas where they are best able to find food, winter […]
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