The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe wish to inform the community that collaboration on COVID-19 matters continues to take place between our two governments on an almost daily basis. Even though our specific regulations and restrictions aren’t always exactly the same, we continue to support one another in our combined effort to keep Akwesasne safe from the spread […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community on how to reach the Grand Chief and District Chiefs as they are transitioning into a new location. Due to the administrative office move, Council is currently working remotely while the office space is being prepared at the Administration Building #1 (A-frame) in Kana:takon. The Mohawk Government Office is now located […]
Read moreThe Kaienthóhsera – Akwesasne Garden Initiative will be giving away some vegetables and medicine (stinging nettle tea, mullein, achy joint salves, etc.) All medicines were picked by the Kaienthóhsera summer students using cultural practices & protocols they learned while working with Thompson Island staff and external presenters. This giveaway is open to elders only — there is a limited amount, so register […]
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned of the passing of Grand Chief Joseph Norton from our sister community of Kahnawà:ke. Joseph Norton peacefully entered into the spirit world surrounded by his family and loved ones on August 14, 2020. Joseph Norton was first elected into office in 1978. In 1982, at the […]
Read moreJoin us for a virtual wampum teachings workshop with Allen Smoke on Thursday, August 20 at 1:30 PM! This session is open to Akwesasronon youth ages 12-18 — register soon by contacting Erin Seymour at 613-575-5000 ext. 2416 or at erin.seymour@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreLearn some essential hiking tips and how to adventure safely with Annie Cree from Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness! Join us on Wednesday, August 19 on the Zoom app — there are gifts for the first 20 participants, so register soon. To register or for more information, please contact Erin Seymour at 613-575-5000 ext. 2416 or at erin.seymour@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreYouth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in a traditional cooking class with Vickie Horne! The class will take place on Tuesday, August 18 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please contact Erin Seymour at 613-575-5000 ext. 2416 or at erin.seymour@akwesasne.ca.
Read morePlease be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne amended the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law on August 10, 2020 in order to allow essential travel beyond the 80 km/50-mile radius limitation. Non-essential travel is still restricted in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Akwesasne community. The Mohawk Council Resolution amendment to the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law states:“Persons […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department is seeking district representatives interested in becoming a member of the Akwesasne Review Commission. To qualify for appointment for the position, a person must:a) be a Member;b) have attained the age of Thirty-five (35) years of age;c) have been resident in the Territory of a First Nation for at least ten (10) years and within the […]
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