On October 9th, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division observed a Eurasian tench in the St. Lawrence River. Tench were first detected in the St. Lawrence River in 2006, and the population has been growing quickly. Once established, they form dense populations and compete with native fish for food. Tench also carry non-native parasites (making them a potential disease […]
Read moreThe Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre is seeking donations of new winter hats and mittens. Donations are for the children at AMS and the Daycare. Lynn Roundpoint will be collecting donations and can be reached at 613-861-1335 or at lynn.roundpoint@gmail.com.
Read moreCome celebrate Halloween with the community on Thursday, October 31 from 4-7 PM in Kana:takon! Check out the guide below for safety tips, emergency contacts and a map of the trick-or-treating route.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Community Health Program and Cancer Care Ontario are sponsoring another Mammogram Day this November! When: Thursday, November 7 | 1 PM ‒ 3 PMWhere: Cornwall Community Hospital To save your spot, please call Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.
Read morePlease be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has erected new stop signs in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis). They are located at the intersection of Second Street and Angus Thomas Memorial Street, behind the Angus Mitchell Memorial Building (Dept. of Justice /Post Office). By installing the new southeast and northeast stop signs the intersection is now a […]
Read moreJoin the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center for a Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19 with hayrides, face painting, carnival games and more!
Read moreSince 2002, the best First Nations bantam and midget hockey players in Canada have been gathering once a year to participate in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship (NAHC). The next edition of the Championship will be held in Regina, Saskatchewan, on May 9-16, 2020. The First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC) is responsible for […]
Read moreMarc Faubert met with Grand Chief and Council today to talk about his candidacy for the Liberal Party riding of Salaberry-Suroit in Canada’s upcoming federal election. Voting takes place on October 21 and Mr. Faubert would be proud to work together with, and advocate for Akwesasne at the Federal level if he should be successful. Chiefs identified priorities of Health, […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to invite the community to a workshop on how to train your brain with Joey David and Harvey Herne! When: Tuesday, November 26 | 9 AM – 3:30 PMWhere: Atsiakta – By the River Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register, call WHW at 613-575-2341 ext. 3113 or 3115. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Tsi Snaihne District Meeting, originally scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, has been rescheduled. The district meeting has been moved to Monday, October 21 at Iohahi:io and will begin at 6 p.m. Council encourages community members to attend the meetings to receive updates and information. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please do not […]
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