The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Acting Executive Director is pleased to announce that Cheryl Jacobs has been appointed interim Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) effective January 20, 2025. She will serve in this role until December 2026, completing the 3-year term of the former CEO who has recently resigned. We thank Ms. Jacobs for agreeing to fill this emergency need and […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to celebrate the unveiling of the Iohahi:io Trades Building, Kaheri:io, which was held on January 16, 2025. This modern facility represents a transformative step in empowering Akwesasronon with practical, hands-on training opportunities, ensuring a skilled workforce ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Purpose-built to provide education in woodworking, welding, construction, […]
Read moreFrom January 15–17, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) hosted the Iroquois Caucus Strategic Planning Session. Elected leaders from Haudenosaunee communities in Ontario and Quebec, as well as their technical teams, gathered to discuss shared priorities and strengthen collaborative efforts. The Iroquois Caucus represents the Haudenosaunee communities: Kahnawa:ke, Kanehsata:ke, Akwesasne, Tyendinaga, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Oneida […]
Read moreReady to try your hand at moccasin-making? Onkwe is hosting a class with instructor Ashley Thompson for community members ages 18 and older! No beadwork, just beautiful leather moccasins. 🗓️ When: Sunday, January 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.📍 Where: Harvest Moon Cafe (352 State Rte 37, Akwesasne, NY) Spots are limited – participants will be selected by random draw. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 30 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for Council […]
Read moreJoin Onkwe for six weeks of hands-on woodworking workshops! From January 18 to February 22, learn new skills and create unique projects like carved spoons, garden signs, and planter boxes. 🗓️ When: Saturdays from 2–6 p.m. 📍 Where: 352 State Route 37 (Akwesasne, NY) Spots are limited to 10 per class — no registration is required. Snacks, drinks, and materials provided. […]
Read moreSip, chat, and connect with the MCA Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS)!Join us on Thursday, January 16, from 5 – 7 p.m. at Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute for an evening of meaningful dialogue and community connection. Discover more about our programs — Akwesasne Child & Family Services, Community Support, and the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program — […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to inform community members that the Trustees of the newly established Tsikaristisere Trust, alongside Council members, will officially sign the documents marking its formal establishment in a special ceremony. The signing event will take place at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 5–8 p.m. We invite the community […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling three (3) vacant seats on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC). Two (2) vacant seats for the District of Kana:takon for a term of three (3) years. One (1) vacant seat for the District of Kawehnoke, for a term of three (3) years. The Akwesasne Review Commission was established as an independent body […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to highlight the remarkable efforts of the Department of Economic Development in fostering community involvement with the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships. The team worked diligently in collaboration with Hockey Canada to ensure that Akwesasne was meaningfully represented and engaged at this prestigious event. One of the key accomplishments was the successful […]
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