Dreams Take Flight flies children with special needs to Disney World in Orlando, Florida for a day full of fun — 2019 will mark the 25th year of making magical memories for awesome kids! A Mohawk auction and trivia night are being held in Akwesasne and we need your help to make this dream for some of our youth a […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is hosting a community-wide survey regarding traditional practices that have and/or continue to be practiced in the Lake Champlain and Richelieu River systems. The traditional practices include activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and harvesting of other resources such as berries, medicines and other plants. Only general areas and activities will be listed on the […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Child & Family Services program would like to invite the community to dinner and a movie in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month! When: Friday, October 4 | 5 PMWhere: Kana:takon Recreation Center This is a FREE family event open to the community — join us for a delicious lasagna dinner and Guardians of the Galaxy!
Read moreSealed bids will be received by the MCA Department of Housing until Thursday, October 17 at 2 p.m. regarding construction of one duplex turnkey apartment located at 117 Hilltop Drive in Kana:takon. Bids can be submitted at the Dept. of Housing office, located at the MCA Admin. 4 Building (13 Hilltop Drive, St. Regis, QC H0M1A0). Contractors must provide the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is united today with those across the nation honouring and remembering our children and families impacted by residential schools. Every child matters, today and every day.
Read moreFor Immediate Release:Seskehkó:wa/September 28, 2019 On Saturday, September 28, 2019, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a Special General Meeting in order for its membership to vote on the following question: Do you approve the Akwesasne Election Law Amendment? Following the secret ballot voting period, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Leona Benedict confirmed the following results: 22 Yes Votes 19 […]
Read moreOver the years, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health has welcomed many students looking to pursue a career in healthcare — and this year is no different. Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering and Jade Gabri have begun working within the community of Akwesasne this month, gaining firsthand experience in indigenous health. Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering is in her third year of St. Lawrence […]
Read moreOn September 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received numerous calls that a semi-automatic weapon was being discharged in the district of Tsi Snaihne. Police arrived in the vicinity of Wade Lafrance Memorial Road and Toby Roundpoint Road and identified semi-automatic gunfire coming from the wooded area. Several community residents spoke with officers and numerous vehicles in […]
Read moreOn Saturday, September 21, 2019, shortly before 7:00AM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were conducting general patrol in the district of Tsi Snaihne when a vehicle proceeded through an intersection, without conducting a proper stop. After the vehicle was pulled over, police detected the odor of an alcoholic substance. A subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of the driver for […]
Read moreJoin Tasha Thompson of the MCA Community Health Program for an informative and interactive session on the importance of healthy feet! When: Thursday, September 26 | 10 AM – 1 PMWhere: CIA #3 Meeting Room | Kawehno:ke Tasha will be demonstrating simple habits that can help prevent ulcers and infection, and keep you on your feet! For more information or […]
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