Dive into wilderness survival with the MCA Land-Based Healing Program & Mountain Scout Survival School! Youth ages 14-17 are invited to join us for a two-night adventure learning survival skills and enjoying the outdoors at the Akwesasne Freedom School site near Duane Center. When: August 14-16, 2024Where: 724 Pond Road, Malone, NY 12953 Camp transportation will be provided to/from the […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 1, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Akwesasne Dental Clinic are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Dr. Dan Hovsepian, a beloved dentist who served the Akwesasne community for over 17 years. Dr. Dan passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2024. Dr. Dan joined the Akwesasne Dental Clinic in 2007 […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, July 30, 2024, the residents of the Iakhihsohtha Lodge celebrated International Friendship Day at the Hogansburg Seniors Center. Many community members who are regular attendees at the Seniors Center were also in attendance to partake in a day of celebrating friendship. The attendees were treated to a pizza party, a “cook out” with hot dogs and hamburgers, […]
Read moreYouth are invited to join us for a four-day land-based camp at Thompson Island! Ages 6-10: August 19-22, 2024Ages 11-17: August 27-30, 2024 Camps will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily and will include water & land activities, traditional crafts, mapping, and much more! Participants can be picked up at Warden’s Marina (8 a.m.) and Adams’ Marina […]
Read moreDiscover the art of tea-making with our new series, Tea-ology: Exploring the Perfect Brew! 🌿 Join the MCA Environment Program for the first session on Thursday, August 1 at Tsiionkwanatiio, starting at 4:30 p.m. Space is limited, email tsiakoseriio@akwesasne.ca to reserve your spot today. In this session, Jessica Shenandoah will guide us through the medicinal benefits of various […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Health Promotion & Prevention Program and Akwesasne Child & Family Services for a fun-filled day at Experience Outdoors Adventure Park! We’re taking a trip to Lake Placid for some thrilling ziplining. Open to youth ages 14 and older — meals, transportation, and activities are covered! Date: Monday, August 12Pick-Up Location: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health FacilityPick-Up Time: 9:00 a.m. […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 29, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to welcome Dr. Tom Curry to the Medical Care Team. Dr. Curry is Mohawk from Six Nations of the Grand River. Dr. Curry completed his medical degree at McMaster University and his residency training at Queen’s University, where he specialized in Family Medicine, with […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, July 23, 2024, the Iakhihsohtha Lodge hosted a cooking class for their residents. Akwesasronon and Kana:takon resident, Phil Gibson, volunteered his time to come and teach our tota’s how to make cornbread from scratch. Phil learned how to make cornbread from scratch while he was an ironworker from a friend of his from Kahnawake. Residents and staff watched […]
Read moreUPDATE (8/8/24): When submitting your voter registration, please deliver it to the MCA Admin. 1 Building (12 Akwesasne Street, Kana:takon) no later than 48 hours prior to the election start date & time. ************************************* For Immediate Release: Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Office of the Executive Director is providing an update on the 2024 MCA General Election […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR For Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 Dear Akwesasne Community, It has now officially been determined that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) 2024 General Election results have been set aside, and a new election will be held. The details and dates will be forthcoming but for now, I am sharing what […]
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