On Friday, February 7, 2020, local supporters gathered on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to demonstrate their support for the Wet’suwet’en Nation in British Columbia, who are currently defending their First Nation territory against the proposed Coastal GasLink pipeline. At approximately 2:30 p.m. last Friday, the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) restricted traffic to Kawehno:ke from the US and from Canada, due […]
Read moreThe MCA Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program will be sponsoring an art contest during the 2020 Akwesasne Winter Carnival! The theme for submissions is “family” — drawings, paintings, and any other forms of art will be accepted. Please be sure to include your name, age and phone number with your submission. Submissions can be dropped off at:• ACFS Office […]
Read moreGather the family and join Akwesasne Child & Family Services for a day at Titus Mountain! There will be tubing, snowboarding, and skiing available. When: Monday, February 17Where: Titus Mountain Family Ski Center | Malone, NY Transportation is available — bus will meet at Kateri Hall, leaving at 9 AM sharp. Lunch will not be provided so please plan accordingly. […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Community Justice Program and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness are excited to offer a self defense class during this year’s Akwesasne Winter Carnival! When: Saturday, February 15 | 1 PM – 2 PMWhere: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre This is a free family event and open to the community! Please remember to bring comfortable clothing and water.
Read moreTune into CKON Radio’s Tetewatha:ren on Tuesday, February 11 at 10 AM for a discussion with the MCA Community Health Diabetes Services on diabetes and the nerves. Afterward, visit the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Community Health Program‘s Facebook page and answer questions for a chance to win a prize!
Read moreAs a part of the 2020 Akwesasne Winter Carnival, Akwesasne Child & Family Services invites you and your family to join us for a fun kickball challenge! When: Saturday, February 15 | 2 PMWhere: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre Deadline to register is Thursday, February 13 at 4 PM. For more information, please contact Dorian Benedict at 613-575-2341 ext. 3139.
Read moreJoin us as the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department face off in a game of boot hockey. The game will be held on Friday, February 14 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre, 7 PM start time — come cheer on your team at this year’s winter carnival!
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics would like to inform the community that they will be closing at 11 AM for today (Thursday, February 6) and Friday, February 7. The closure is to assist with the MRZ intake sessions. OVS staff will return to the office on Monday, February 10. Nia:wen for your understanding and if you […]
Read moreMohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Coordinator, Dept. of Housing, along with the Bank of Montreal (BMO), will be hosting a Financial Literacy Workshop on Wednesday, February 26 from 5 PM – 7 PM at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute. Topics will include the importance of a good credit score, savings accounts, MCA’s Good Standing Policy, housing/mortgage applications, estates, […]
Read moreThe MCA Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program is excited to sponsor a FREE babysitting certification course for the community! This course is for youth ages 11-14. The classes will be held from 9 AM – 4 PM on:• February 8 — A’nowara’ko:wa Arena• February 22 — Iohahi:io• March 14 — St. Regis Recreation Lunch will be provided! Space is […]
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