August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness regarding the rising number of overdoses among our people and acknowledge the impact of stigma surrounding drug-related deaths. The SRMT Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a 2-day event to remember those we have lost […]
Read moreInternational Youth Day is commemorated every year on August 12th. This year, we celebrate our youth as partners in society by holding a lacrosse game among adults and young people to promote intergenerational understanding and respect for the game, wellness, and our community. When: Thursday, August 10 (5-7 p.m)Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena 30 spots are available. Registration is open to […]
Read moreAn election will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Kana:takon for two (2) Board Members of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE). The election will be held at Kana:takon School from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. List of Candidates: Cecilia (Ceely) King Teresa Oakes Lizzy Sawatis
Read moreA by-election will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 for one (1) District Chief in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The by-election will be held at Kana:takon School from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. List of Candidates: Fallon David Theresa Jacobs Larry King Leona Lafrance
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is collaborating with the Native North American Travelling College, the City of Cornwall and the Children’s Aid Society to hold an event of reflection and learning in honour of Orange Shirt Day. The event will take place on September 30, 2023 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Lamoureux Park, Cornwall. The event will feature traditional […]
Read moreThe Acting Executive Director has called for a by-election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Nominations will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center. A by-election, if needed, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9 […]
Read moreOn Monday, July 31, 2023, the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted a football camp for local Akwesasne and area youth. Ben Maracle, a resident of Tyendinaga, and quarterback for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted the event at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena in the hopes of building the sport of football in indigenous communities. The football […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services will be hosting a variety of activities from August 14-18 as part of their Cultural Camp! Join us for pottery, basket-making, canoeing, a museum visit, and more.
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