The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Community & Social Services and Department of Health is providing the community with resources and information for services available during MCA’s December holiday closure, scheduled for December 25th – January 1st. Most of MCA’s programs will be closed, with the exception of 24-hour facilities. The Ahkwehsasne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) schools […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) would like to advise the residents of Whoville and Hawthorne Road and surrounding areas in Tsi Snaihne that there will be increased traffic due to the construction of a new road extension and site services at the end of Hawthorne. This road extension is planned for the future housing units planned […]
Read moreThe following are the official results of the Akwesasne Election Law Amendments Referendum, held on Saturday, December 9, 2023. BALLOT QUESTION #1 Kana:takon — YES: 27, NO: 18Kawehno:ke — YES: 36, NO: 15Tsi Snaihne — YES: 35, NO: 52TOTAL — YES: 98, NO: 85 BALLOT QUESTION #2 Kana:takon — YES: 25, NO: 20Kawehno:ke — YES: 30, NO: 23Tsi Snaihne […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services would like to invite the community to their first annual Christmas Wrapping Party! Supplies will be provided, but we highly encourage you to bring any supplies you may have. When: Thursday, December 21 (6-9 p.m.)Where: Snye Recreation Center If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Falan at falan.francis@akwesasne.ca […]
Read moreTsiothorha/December 9, 2023 Per notice of the Chief Electoral officer, the following are the unofficial results of the Akwesasne Election Law Amendments referendum held on December 9, 2023. Any appeals to the Election Law Amendments referendum must be handwritten and hand-delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station no later than 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023. BALLOT QUESTION #1 […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program and SRMT Health Promotion/Planning have teamed up to host a sweetgrass bookmark workshop with Chill Baskets! When: December 21, 2023 (5-7 p.m.)Where: SRMT Senior Center Families are invited to join us and dinner will be provided. Limited seats are available, so sign up soon! To register, please contact Kyle Thompson at 613-575-2341 ext. […]
Read moreJoin the Safe Zone Committee for a fun and festive evening of cookie decorating! When: December 19, 2023 (5-7 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation Center Registration is required. To sign up, please contact Kyle Thompson at 613-575-2341 ext. 3107 or at kyle.thompson@akwesasne.ca. Akwesasne’s Safe Zone Committee aims to provide inclusive programming in judgment-free environments for members and allies of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ […]
Read moreA by-election for the Akwesasne Membership Board (Kana:takon District) was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023. No appeals were filed by the deadline of 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The official results are as follows: 2-Year Term Carrie Benedict — 28Jenna David — 19Laura Francis — 18 Waylon Cook was acclaimed for the 4-Year Term. […]
Read moreAre you feeling more sad and darker than merry and bright this holiday season? You are not alone. The holiday season is a time when people around the world take a break from their busy lives to spend time with loved ones. However, not everyone has a positive experience during this time. Some people experience feelings of sadness or negativity, commonly […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Land-Based Healing Program hosted a Clay Pottery Workshop on December 6, 2023. The workshop was hosted by Akwesasronon potter Nihahsenna’a Peters. Workshop attendees were provided with clay, tools, and instruction on how to design their clay pots. Nihahsenna’a also provided the attendees with the historical significance of clay pots to Haudenosaunee culture. Attendees […]
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