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The 6th Annual IFN Youth Conference will be held at the Thompson Island Cultural Camp on August 11-17. If you are between the ages of 18-29 and are interested in being a delegate for your community, please complete registration and short essay (250 words) on what justice means to you and why. Please contact the IFN organizer, Sasha Maracle, at sasha@ifnc.ca for more […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to remind the community that the proposed draft Akwesasne Financial Administration Law has been accepted in principle for enactment following the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Regulation. Council has determined that enactment will be through a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting held: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Turtle Room, A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (Kawehno:ke) Special […]
Read moreJordan River Anderson was a First Nation child from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba, born with a rare disorder who required hospitalization from birth. The provincial and federal governments could not agree on who was financially responsible for his care. Jordan’s condition worsened and he passed away in hospital before both governments could resolve who would pay. Who can […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that anyone who identifies as a survivor of the 60’s Scoop is encouraged to pick up an application for compensation. The applications will be available at the Mohawk Government office in Kana:takon — once completed, the application can be sent to Collectiva at: Mail: Sixties Scoop Class Action Administrator […]
Read moreThe Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be hosting a Kanien’keha Language & Cultural Camp for youth ages 10-12! When: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 15-19Where: Snye Homemakers Transportation will be included for the week — check out the busing information here: http://bit.ly/KLCC-BusInfo Space is limited to 20 AMBE students! For more information, please contact the Kanien’keha Language office at 613-575-2323 or email Alice King at alice.king@ambe.ca.
Read moreYouth ages 6-12 years are invited to a FREE engineering & tech camp — kids will be able to learn about 3D printing, robotics, programming and so much more! When: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 22-26 | 9 AM – 3 PM dailyWhere: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) | Kawehno:ke This camp is limited to 30 participants, so register soon! For more information, please contact […]
Read moreOn May 13th-May 15th, the Federal Indian Day School Class Action settlement was heard and court was adjourned pending a decision from the Federal Judge Justice Phelan. At this time, no decision has been rendered regarding the Indian Day School class action. Once a decision is announced by the court, the class counsel Gowling WLG will be providing updates to […]
Read moreThe final Information Meetings for the Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment for the District of Kana:takon, which was rescheduled due to the passing of a community member, has been rescheduled as follows: District of Kana:takon – Wednesday, June 26, 2019 – 6:00pm-8:00pm at Kana:takon School Multi-Purpose Room The deadline to submit comment on the Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment has […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hired the electrical engineering services of WSP Canada Inc. to prepare drawings for the replacement and installation of new LED street lights on the Main Island Road east, on Kawehno:ke, between Akwesasne International Road and Philip-Hopps Memorial Road. The Department of Technical Services and its Portfolio Chiefs brought the concept plan to public meetings regarding […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program is excited to sponsor a kastowa making workshop for the community! When: June 24— 26 | 5 PM – 9 PMWhere: Mohawk Nation Cook House This is a family event and no drop-offs will be allowed. There are only 25 spots, so register soon! For more information or to register, please contact Allen Smoke […]
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