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LACROSSE IS WELLNESS
International Youth Day is commemorated every year on August 12th. This year, we celebrate our youth as partners in society by holding a lacrosse game among adults and young people to promote intergenerational understanding and respect for the game, wellness, and our community. When: Thursday, August 10 (5-7 p.m)Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena 30 spots are available. Registration is open to […]
Read moreAMBE ELECTION FOR KANA:TAKON DISTRICT
An election will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Kana:takon for two (2) Board Members of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE). The election will be held at Kana:takon School from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. List of Candidates: Cecilia (Ceely) King Teresa Oakes Lizzy Sawatis
Read moreMCA BY-ELECTION FOR KANA:TAKON DISTRICT CHIEF
A by-election will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 for one (1) District Chief in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The by-election will be held at Kana:takon School from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. List of Candidates: Fallon David Theresa Jacobs Larry King Leona Lafrance
Read moreSAVE THE DATE: ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2023
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is collaborating with the Native North American Travelling College, the City of Cornwall and the Children’s Aid Society to hold an event of reflection and learning in honour of Orange Shirt Day. The event will take place on September 30, 2023 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Lamoureux Park, Cornwall. The event will feature traditional […]
Read moreUPDATE: MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE TO HOLD BY-ELECTION FOR KAWEHNO:KE DISTRICT CHIEF
The Acting Executive Director has called for a by-election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Nominations will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center. A by-election, if needed, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9 […]
Read moreOTTAWA REDBLACKS AND UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA GEE-GEE’S HOST FOOTBALL CAMP AT A’NOWARA’KO:WA ARENA
On Monday, July 31, 2023, the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted a football camp for local Akwesasne and area youth. Ben Maracle, a resident of Tyendinaga, and quarterback for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted the event at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena in the hopes of building the sport of football in indigenous communities. The football […]
Read moreSHOULD I BE WORRIED ABOUT BLASTOMYCOSIS?
Blastomycosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores of the soil fungus Blastomyces, and usually begins as a lung infection. It is not spread from person-to-person or from dogs to people. Signs of illness usually take up to three months to develop. Blastomycosis is treatable! If left untreated, the infection can become more severe and could require hospitalization […]
Read moreACFS CULTURAL CAMP
Akwesasne Child & Family Services will be hosting a variety of activities from August 14-18 as part of their Cultural Camp! Join us for pottery, basket-making, canoeing, a museum visit, and more.
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