Tsiiokwanonhso:te (Joon gwa noon so deh) RR#3 Cornwall Island, Ontario K6H 5 R7 Tel: 613-932-1409 Fax: 613-932-8845 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to present TSI ION KWA NONH SO:TE, formerly referred to as the Akwesasne Adult Care Facility. This project represents the completion of another geriatric residential facility in Akwesasne. In 1983, the community identified the facilities that were required in Akwesasne to meet the varied needs of our elders. Those facilities included an independent seniors housing complex (completed in 1987 in the Village of St Regis), a new Home for the Aged (Iakhihsohtha - completed in 1990 in the Chenail District) and now Tsi ion kwa nonh so:te, an Extended Health Care Facility. These facilities have been constructed through the dedicated effort of the elected leadership and technical staff of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. We are very proud to see the fruits of our labor fulfilled.

About TSIIONKWA NONH SO:TE Tsiionkwanonhso:te is a 30 bed extended health care facility which will be licensed by the Ontario Ministry of Health - Nursing Home Branch. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) received approval of its submission for 50 extended care beds through a provincial wide competition for new multi-cultural bed spaces made available in 1990.

Due to limited capitalrevenues available, the MCA requested and received approval from the Ministry to construct only 30 beds at this time, and reserve the balance of 20 beds for future construction. The design of the facility allowed all the common and central areas to accommodate 50 residents while only 30 beds spaces have been constructed. Our Design And Features TSI ION KWA NONH SO:TE has been designed according to the Ministry of health standards by the firm of Kaltsas Architects. Kaltsas Architects have extensive experience in health care facilities and have provided design that is efficient and attractive and which accentuates the natural environment and caters to the needs of the residents. Private and semi-private rooms with shared bath are designed with ample use of natural light and living space for visiting friends and relatives. Each room has been designed to take advantage of the scenic view of the St. Lawrence River which flows past the facility. Tsiionkwanonhso:te will also feature ample staff offices, conference room, large multi-purpose activity rooms, mediation rooms, activity coordination office, large public display cabinets, gift shop, beauty/barber salon, video monitored entrances, bathing and water therapy rooms, modern fully equipped kitchen and food storage areas, scenic dining room, physician exam room, a palliative care suite with adjoining lounge for family and friends, fully equipped laundry room, ample maintenance and housekeeping areas, all fully handicap accessible.

Tsiiokwanonhso:te will have ample parking for guests and staff with beautified landscaped grounds. The facility will also house all of the latest in modern conveniences such as automatic doors, individual climate controls, air conditioning in central and common areas, patient call systems, sprinkler systems, in room telephone connections, video monitored security system and, specifically designed environmental features to facilitate the residents' unique living requirements.

TSI ION KWA NONH SO:TE Staff & Administration TSI ION KWA NONH SO:TE will be administered as part of the overall Geriatric Residential Health Care Program under the Social Development and Health Department of the MCA. Unique Administrative procedures, policies and staffing will be incorporated to make the Program and its services efficient and effective for our community. Staff are Mohawk professionals certified in the various professions including: Nursing, Gerontology, Health Care, Institutional Cooking, Food Services, Environmental Maintenance and Activities. Ongoing training and certifications will be provided to staff to enable them to maintain current credentials and trends in residential health care. Staff of TSI ION KWA NONH SO:TE will network with other Social Development and Health Department team members as well as local and out of area organizations to ensure quality services to residents and community. For more information about TSIIOKWANONHSO:TE or our admission procedure, call Mary Thompson, Program Manager. NIA WEN KOWA