Would you like to know the process to apply for a Record Suspension? Would you like to explore a Record Suspension for yourself, a family member, or friend? The Akwesasne Justice Department would like to invite interested community members to attend a public legal education workshop on the Parole Board of Canada’s 9-step application process for a Record Suspension. The […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to provide professional services on the upcoming ‘Improving Border Crossing Rights for First Nations’ project. The MCA intends to engage with our own community members, First Nations of the Iroquois Caucus, and other First Nations that are similarly located on the Canada/United States border to consult, receive feedback, and […]
Read moreStorwell has been offering the Storwell Foster Children Bursary Program for over a decade and has helped numerous students across Canada achieve their educational goals. Storwell offers an annual bursary of $2,000 to help foster children attend post-secondary schools and to lend a helping hand as they make their way forward in life. The bursary application deadline is September 1st. Eligibility requirements and access […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that effective July 4, 2022, the mask mandate for MCA offices has been suspended. It is recommended individuals use their judgment, knowledge, and acceptable level of risk when deciding about mask-wearing. MCA’s New Hire Policy will also be lifted; this policy limited hiring to COVID-19 vaccinated individuals. Moving forward, new applicants […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program will be hosting overdose prevention training for interested community members. Join AFWP and pharmacist Mark Barnes on Tuesday, July 5 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center to learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and the steps of administering Naloxone. Participants will receive a free Naloxone kit upon completion of the training. […]
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 […]
Read moreThe Jordan’s Principle Program is pleased to announce the addition of the new Navigator, Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering. Ohentiioa is originally from the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory and has been living in Akwesasne for the past 16 years. She has been raising her four children here in Akwesasne, with her husband Nathan Thompson. Ohentiioa and her husband had been active Akwesasne Freedoms School […]
Read moreHOSPITAL WILL MAINTAIN MANDATORY MASKING REQUIREMENT On June 27, 2022, Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has safely suspended several COVID-19 restrictions as the number of reported cases continues to decline and hospital admissions remain low in Eastern Ontario. CCH has returned to its pre-pandemic open visiting policy, lifting the requirement to book visitation appointments. The patient, family, and care […]
Read moreThe deadline for the Federal Indian Day School Settlement is July 13, 2022. Any eligible claimants that have not applied yet are encouraged to submit. Applications will be available at the following locations: Snye Life Convenience Store (918 River Road, Tsi Snaihne) CT’s Country Store (311 St. Regis Road, Akwesasne) MCA Admin #1 Building (12 Akwesasne St, Kana:takon) Canada […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports five (5) positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of June 27, 2022. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: Current Positive Cases: 5Total COVID-Related Passings: 14 SYMPTOMATIC INDIVIDUALS If an individual is symptomatic, it is recommended that: Individuals have either two […]
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