OVS would like to inform the community that Cornwall Electric will be on Kawehno:ke starting Monday, April 23, 2018 to change out poles on the existing line on Island Road East. The dates for this project are April 23 to July 23rd, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Traditional Medicines Unit of the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a Traditional Seed Ceremony as part of its Kanenhsona Teachings.  The ceremony will take place on May 1, 2018 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation from 9 am – 3 pm.  Aronhiaies Herne and Della Adams will be instructing.  Please bring your own water […]

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and the Ontario ROPE squad have arrested Mitchell Jocko (36) without incident in Gatineau , Quebec. The arrest occurred this past Tuesday (April 24, 2018) morning. Mitchell Jocko was wanted on arrest warrants for aggravated assault. Akwesasne Mohawk Police have  charged Jocko for two separate incidents that occurred within the same week in early February 2018. The […]

The MCA Community Health Program and Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) in partnership with the Aboriginal Diabetes Programs of ONWA, is sponsoring a walking and exercise challenge. This walking and exercise challenge is intended to increase physical activity among Indigenous people across Ontario Who can participate? Individuals or Teams Adults or Children What do participants have to do? Register with […]

Community to vote on acceptance of changes   The proposed final draft of the Akwesasne Election Law will be voted on at a Special General Meeting that has been rescheduled for May 12, 2018, 10 am to 12 pm at the Kana:takon/St. Regis Recreation. The meeting/vote was previously postponed due to the passing of community members.   On August 25, 2015, Council […]

THE Akwesasne Toastmasters meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:00pm-8:00pm at 891 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY (Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Human Resources Office/Building).  Visit akwesasnetoastmasters.com or find them on Facebook to learn more.  Everyone is welcome.

The A’nowara’ko:wa Arena is reminding its rink floor participants (coaches & players) that indoor shoes are required when using the floor during practices and games. We are in a snowy and raining season which is bringing in lots of dirt, making the floor dirty and slippery.  Thank you for your cooperation. 

The Akwesasne Legislative Commission established their charter in March of 2017. Commission positions were posted through a community callout and the following individuals have been appointed: Kana:takon District – Neomie Diagastino and Jeanine Hall Kawehno:ke District – Nancy Ransom and Nadine Jacobs Tsi Snaihne District – Theresa Thompson and Esther Jock At-large Member – Laura Paulette. The community is invited […]