On January 9, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save team were conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 5:44 PM, a vessel was observed traveling with no navigation equipment displayed to a landing in Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) where it met with a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is hosting a workshop on cultural wellness and self care — join us at the St. Regis Recreation on January 28 from 9 AM – 1 PM. This is open to all community members! Lunch will be provided. This class is limited to 25 people, so register soon by contacting Brandon David at 613-575-2341 ext. 3108.
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to inform the community that the Teachings of Midwinter class with Aronhiahes Herne will be canceled for Thursday, January 16. Teachings will resume on Thursday, January 23. Nia:wen for your understanding.
Read moreStarting January 21, join the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program for their men’s floor hockey program designed to help you stay active, healthy and sober! When: Tuesdays | 7 PM – 9 PMWhere: Kana:takon School For more information or to pre-register, please contact Brandon David at 613-575-2341 ext. 3108.
Read moreThe Outdoor Adventure Club is heading to the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary — the club will be hiking the Cedar and Maple Loop trails on Sunday, January 19! This is a child and elder-friendly trail. Transportation is available at Twinleaf Akwesasne (9:30 AM departure time). Lunch will be provided, as well. Please dress in winter weather appropriate clothing. Participants […]
Read moreThe Federal Indian Day School Class Action claim forms are now available starting January 13, 2020. Forms can be found online as “Claim Form” at indiandayschools.com/en/documents. Class members can also request copies be mailed to them by class counsel Gowling WLG or the Claims Administrator. Copies will be available for the community at the MCA Admin. 1 Building (A-Frame), Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to introduce their new full-time Mental Health Therapist to the community! Wennietanoron Oakes is a graduate from the University of Ottawa with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association. Wennietanoron has worked in various roles […]
Read moreThe MCA Economic Development Program would like to inform the community that they will be sponsoring the publishing of the Akwesasne Winter Carnival Brochure! Economic Development invites businesses in the community to participate in their FREE advertising being offered. To participate, businesses must have a “Winter Carnival Special” coupon that is to be included in the carnival brochure — the […]
Read moreThe MCA Akwesasne Family Wellness Program would like to invite the community to 2 movie showings in honour of Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Join us for these free events on February 3 and February 10 at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (7 PM start time both days). MOVIE NIGHT #1 — FEBRUARY 3:The AFWP will play the movie “Trafficked”, which was based on real […]
Read moreThe Federal Court has confirmed that class members in the Federal Indian Day School Class Action will be able to submit claims for compensation beginning January 13, 2020. Survivors will have until the deadline of July 13, 2022 to complete and submit their claim form once the process begins. More information regarding how to access the forms and submitting completed […]
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