The MCA Economic Development office is hosting a Funders Night! Local entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to learn about the funding services available: who they are, what they offer, and how to reach them. When: Wednesday, December 7 (6-8 p.m.)Where: Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Please RSVP with Economic Development at ecdev@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2250 ext. 1802.
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is kicking off Crime Prevention Week from November 6-12, 2022. The theme for this year, “Safer, Stronger Together”, will enable police services to promote the benefits of a collaborative response to local crime and social issues related to safety and well-being, as well as educate members of the public on what they can do to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is developing a new community law which will protect the interests of children who are involved in child welfare services. The “Child’s Rights & Responsibilities Law” will be developed over the next year, but the community’s input is greatly needed now prior to the actual drafting of the law. “It’s important that we hear […]
Read moreOrange Shirt Day honours Indigenous children and their descendants who have been affected by the Residential School system. This day is to educate society about Residential School trauma within Canadian history. Orange Shirt Day was first established in 2013 as part of a movement to promote awareness and education of the Residential School system and the transgenerational impact on Indigenous […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne welcomed officials from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to a meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 in the Tsi Snaihne District. The purpose was to discuss and determine updated priorities for the MCA-CBSA Border Collaboration Initiative (BCI). The BCI was first created in 2019 with the purpose being to use collaboration and “design-thinking” to improve […]
Read moreThe subject of developing an Akwesasne child welfare law was identified as a need during community consultation for other Akwesasne Laws (e.g. Iatathróna Raotiientáhtsera [Couples Property] Law). Specifically, this law would focus on the need to provide protection for youth in the community following one set of rules. The development of the child welfare law was identified as a priority […]
Read moreThe Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has released the following information regarding the monkeypox virus. As of August 8th, there have been 478 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Ontario. WHAT IS MONKEYPOX? Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, an Orthopoxvirus from the same family as smallpox. Monkeypox is less transmissible than smallpox, and cases are […]
Read moreDo you have questions concerning your rights as a victim? Would you like to know more about what to expect from a courtroom environment? Do you work with victims of crime? Do you feel unsure of where to turn in times of crisis? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then these are workshops you should consider! […]
Read moreThe Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with DOH programs’ Home Visit Procedures. This information is to let the community know what to expect in regards to home visits from the Wholistic Health & Wellness, Community Health Nurses, and Home Care/Home Support programs.For routine home visits, prior to entry into your home, a respiratory screening will need to […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, June 22, representatives of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE), and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute to sign the renewal of their 5-year agreement. This collaboration aims to assist the transition of AMBE elementary students into secondary schools within the […]
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