The Akwesasne Membership Board has requested that a By-Election be held in the districts of Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne. The following seats are available: District of Kana:takon — One 4-year term (time remaining)District of Tsi Snaihne — One 2-year term (time remaining) Nominations will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility’s fall celebrations continued with one last outdoor concert featuring beloved local singer, Johnny M. Residents took advantage of the pleasant weather on the patio, listening to a selection of classic songs performed by a talented artist. The totas tapped their toes, clapped their hands, and sang along to their favorite classic country songs. It […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program are notifying the community of a possible wildcat sighting that was reported on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 in the area of the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The exact species of the wildcat is unknown. Bobcats are common in our region and pose little threat. Cougars are […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will begin taking applications starting Monday, October 28, 2024. The final application deadline will be Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. There will be no exceptions after the deadline date, as the fuel distribution will commence. The application process is open to […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE GRAND CHIEF & COUNCIL For Immediate Release: Kenténha/October 21, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will host the newly elected Council’s first General Meeting this Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Council has decided to reincorporate the option for Akwesasne community members to join the meeting via Zoom. This hybrid format, in person and via Zoom, […]
Read moreOn October 21, the MCA Land-Based Healing Program and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe‘s Agricultural Program joined hands with Akwesasronon families for a “corn-ucopia” of activities! Under the warm autumn sun, we celebrated the beauty of the harvest season by picking white corn. After our fruitful labor, we came together to braid the corn while sharing stories about the […]
Read moreJoin us for an evening of Kanien’keha storytelling with Onkwe and Darrell Thompson! Enjoy spooky tales and practice your Kanien’keha as we get cozy by the campfire. When: October 26, 2024 (5-7 p.m.) Where: Tsionkwanatiio (345 Route 37C, Hogansburg) Dinner and snacks will be provided, so bring a blanket and get ready for some fun! For questions, email azurebrown86@gmail.com. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics invites you to an informative estate planning workshop on Tuesday, October 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Snye Recreation. Discover the importance of making a will, enjoy a presentation by Lahaie & Sullivan Funeral Home, and participate in a Q&A session. For questions, contact OVS at 613-575-2250 ext. 1018. […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 18, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Environment Program are notifying the community that as of Oct. 18, 2024 the location of the black bear that was first spotted on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Oct. 9, 2024 is unknown. No bear sightings have been reported to police since Oct. 10th. The Ministry of Natural […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) Facility is excited to announce that they have introduced an ice cream cart to brighten residents’ days! Twice a month, the cart rolls through the halls of the LTC, offering a variety of ice cream and toppings for banana splits, sundaes, and cones. As the cheerful music signals its arrival, residents and staff eagerly come […]
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