The Skateboard Project is an initiative that aims to promote Indigenous artwork, physical activity, and collaboration between cultural centers across multiple Indigenous communities. In its second year, Kahnawà:ke, Kanehsatà:ke, Kenhtè:ke, Ahkwesáhsne and Six Nations came together to create 7 skateboards graphics showcasing the range of styles and cultural imagery. Two artists from Ahkwesáhsne participated this year. Joseph King was […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp would like to invite the community to a wooden boat-building workshop with Norman Peters! When: February 7-10, 2023 (9AM – 3PM)Where: Snye Recreation Stop by to say hi, observe the construction process, and participate as we work to revive this traditional practice! Light lunch & refreshments will be served.
Read moreThe A’nowara’ko:wa Arena would like to announce that the installation of ice for the 2022-2023 season is currently in progress! We are expecting the ice to be available as early as December 7, 2022. If you are interested in renting the surface during the season, please email arena@akwesasne.ca or call 613-936-1583 ext. 1 to receive a rental application form. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Economic Development is requesting quotes from contractors for the modification, upgrading, and paving of the St. Regis Recreation Center’s walking trail. Quotes are due by 2 p.m. on December 9, 2022. Quotes may be hand-delivered to the MCA Department of Economic Development Office at 167 International Road, Unit #3, Akwesasne, ON. […]
Read moreThe MCA Economic Development office is hosting a Funders Night! Local entrepreneurs and business owners are invited to learn about the funding services available: who they are, what they offer, and how to reach them. When: Wednesday, December 7 (6-8 p.m.)Where: Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Please RSVP with Economic Development at ecdev@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2250 ext. 1802.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Economic Development is requesting quotes from contractors for the modification, upgrading, and paving of the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena walking trail. Quotes are due by 2 p.m. on October 31, 2022. Quotes may be hand-delivered to the MCA Department of Economic Development Office at 167 International Road, Unit #3, Akwesasne, ON. Emailed quotes […]
Read moreOn Sunday, October 16th, witnesses observed two female youths vandalize the Akwesasne Skatepark by drawing on one of the obstacles with a marker. After they were told to stop by a witness, they began to hide the image with a white marker. The arena staff will now have to spend time and resources trying to remove this image from […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne thrilled to announce the opening of the Akwesasne Skatepark. Located at the A’nowara’kowa Arena on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), the park is now open to serve the skateboarding, rollerblading, biking, scooter-riding, and wheelchair users from in and around the community. “I would like to first acknowledge the team at the Department of Economic Development for […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne & MCA Economic Development would like to invite the community to the grand opening of the Akwesasne Skatepark! Please join us on Saturday, October 8th for the much-anticipated unveiling at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The first 50 kids will receive a FREE skateboard, helmet, and safety pads! Lunch will also be provided. Hope to see […]
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