The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports eleven (11) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community from June 13 – June 19, 2022. Total COVID-related passings have been updated due to data research.   Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:  Current Positive Cases: 11Total COVID-Related Passings: 14      SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite recent Akwesasronon graduates to sign the Ionkwakwé:nion Book of Accomplishments. These past few years have been incredibly challenging for many in our schools and in our community. With this in mind, Council wanted to ensure our students knew just how proud we are of all they have accomplished while navigating the […]

The Wholistic Health & Wellness (WHW) Program is notifying the community that the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022, as the medical providers will be out of the office, as well as on Tuesday, June 21st in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.   All […]

Akwesasne Child & Family Services needs YOUR help!    There is an urgent need for kinship/foster/customary care homes. If you, or anyone you know, may be in a position to open your home to either temporary or long-term fostering, please call 613-575-5020 and speak to an intake worker to submit your information. A Resource Development Worker will be in contact […]

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 […]