On Thursday, September 14, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Vince Thompson, the re-elected District Chief of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was elected through a by-election held on September 2, 2023 for the district of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center with family, […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program would like to invite Akwesasronon to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with blinged-out bras! Show off your design skills and participate in a worthy cause to raise breast cancer awareness! Decorated bras can be submitted at the Bling the Bra Walk/Run being held on Wednesday, October 11 at Generations Park. Prizes will go to […]
Read moreThe following are the unofficial results of the Seaway Claim Referendum. The question was, “As a voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: agree to and approve the terms and conditions of the Seaway Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne, Canada, the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, and the Seaway International Bridge Corporation […]
Read more30Thompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a weekend class on traditional fishing techniques! TICC will be joined by experienced fishermen to teach participants how to make a nightline, gillnet & seine net. Instructors will demonstrate how to bait and use nets as well as spearfishing at night. The class will be held from September 15-17, 2023 and […]
Read moreThe Economic Development Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following: Dieter Indoor Lacrosse Turf 10 (purchased in 2007) The successful bidder is responsible for pickup. Sealed bids will be accepted until Seskehkó:wa/September 15, 2023, at 2:01 p.m. at the Economic Development office at ecdev@akwesasne.ca or mail to the following address: Unit #3 167 International Rd., Akwesasne, […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, August 15, 2023 the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Fallon David, the newly-elected District Chief of Kana:takon. District Chief David was elected through a by-election held on August 5, 2023 for the district of Kana:takon. Chief David was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kana:takon Recreation Center […]
Read moreJoin the Akwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit in celebrating the return of the strawberry! When: Wednesday, June 28Where: Avonmore Farms Transportation will be provided — departure is scheduled for 9 a.m. at Kateri Hall. Lunch, berries, and supplies to activities will also be provided! To register, please contact Traditional Support Worker Vickie Horne at […]
Read moreOn June 26, 2023 at 2:55 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received a call from youth who were swimming at the point in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis), Akwesasne, Quebec. The youth had discovered bone remains. Police arrived and collected the remains which were partially intact. Police consulted with a Canadian Anthropologist Expert who provided information to […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Skatepark and the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program have teamed up and combined their Indigenous Day events into one celebration for the community to enjoy! Come on out to the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for some family fun! There will be bounce houses, crafts, dancing, skateboarding, food, and much more.
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