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On Dec. 7, the ladies and gentleman enjoying cards, coffee and visiting at the Tri-District Elders Lodge on Kawehno:ke received special visitors who came with a gift. Representatives from the construction company Michels Canada, and Enbridge Gas, visited the elders and offered their thanks and appreciation for the community’s patience during recent gas pipeline work on Kawehno:ke. Enbridge contracted Michels for the pipeline work that took place near International Road throughout the past few mo...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY- The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne learned last week that the Canadian Human Rights Commission ruled against the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) in their claim that they did not fall under the CHRC’s jurisdiction regarding the Fallan Davis vs. CBSA case and that the case should therefore be dismissed. CBSA had filed a motion for dismissal of Davis’ human rights complaint claiming the CHRC did not have authority over them because CBSA does not provide a “service” to the public. The CHRC, however, disagre...
At an awards ceremony in Wendake, Quebec on Sept. 8, First Nations police officers from across the province were recognized by their chiefs of police and the Surete du Quebec for long-term commitment to their community’s police force. The ceremony takes place every year and acknowledges officers with 15 years or more of service. Each recognized officer is presented with a medal designed to celebrate culture while symbolizing the importance of respect, dignity, honor and integrity. Mohawk C...
At an awards ceremony in Wendake, Quebec on Sept. 8, First Nations police officers from across the province were recognized by their chiefs of police and the Surete du Quebec for long-term commitment to their community’s police force. The ceremony takes place every year and acknowledges officers with 15 years or more of service. Each recognized officer is presented with a medal designed to celebrate culture while symbolizing the importance of respect, dignity, honor and integrity. Mohawk C...
Positive attitude helps to cope more easily with the daily affairs of life. It brings optimism into your life, and makes it easier to avoid worry and negative thinking. If you adopt it as a way of life, it will bring constructive changes into your life, and makes them happier, brighter and more successful. With a positive attitude you see the bright side of life, become optimistic and expect the best to happen. It is certainly a state of mind that is well worth developing and strengthening. Positive attitude manifests in the following ways:...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has initiated a new program aimed at helping community members improve the health of their homes. Doing so will lead to healthier people. The Healthy Homes Initiative (HHI), is a program being implemented by the Healthy Homes Initiative Project Team working with a number of representatives of various departments within MCA. The project team will consist of; Project Manager – Darcy Jackson Construction Manager – Ben Benedict Environmental Health Officer – Keith Smith Housing Inspector – Norman Peters How the Progr...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne welcomed special guests to the community this past Monday. Newly elected MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach (NDP - Beauharnois-Salaberry) fulfilled her promise to visit Akwesasne and brought along several Parliament staff members. Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell, Tsi Snaihne District Chief Karen Loran, and Kawehno:ke District Chief Brian David gave the visitors a land and boat tour of the community, emphasizing Akwesasne’s jurisdictional issues, economic plans and h...
This past weekend, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell travelled to Old Fort Niagara in western New York to observe the reenactment of a 1796 lacrosse game. Hobbyists in the region have been organizing a French and Indian War encampment reenactment for several years, and this year they included the game of lacrosse in the schedule of historical activities. Seneca players from Tonawanda and Cattaraugus were invited to participate in the lacrosse game, competing...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program organized a Seniors Awareness Day June 23 to help advertise the many services and programs available to them in and around Akwesasne. Coordinating RN Debbie Mayer said the event was a trial run, which offered the seniors in the community information related to topics of interest in health, environmental health, preplanning, safety, finances, nutrition, wills and estates. There were a variety of booths for the public to browse through, a...
Seven hard-working and valuable employees to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were wished a fond farewell and enjoyable retirement as they served their last days with the organization. A prime rib luncheon and appreciation ceremony was held for the retirees on June 24 at the 37 West Steakhouse. It was the first of what will hopefully be an annual retirees’ luncheon. “On behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, please accept my deepest thanks, and my deepest regard, for the many years of ded...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to continue celebrating the dedication, commitment and hard work of its employees. To show its appreciation, each year the MCA holds a reception and ceremony to formally recognize employees who have reached a milestone anniversary year in his or her employment. At this year’s event, held on May 27th at the St. Regis Recreation Center, one employee was recognized for 35 years of service; two were recognized for 25 years; and several more were recognized f...
