The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 24 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the general meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend the meeting in […]
Read morePRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Enniskó:wa/March 15, 2022 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to share that a positive ruling has been received related to the New York State land claim. On March 14, 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Kahn ruled in a summary judgement that the boundary of Akwesasne set in the 1796 Treaty – ratified by […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to welcome Ann Seymour to the organization as Executive Director for a 1-year term, effective March 14, 2022. During this timeframe, the position will be formally posted. Ms. Seymour is Ojibway and a registered member of Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. She shares that she is married to Travis Seymour of Akwesasne and they […]
Read moreOn March 15th, 2022, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received reports of snowmobiles breaking through the ice just off the eastern tip of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). At 12:47 PM, three snowmobilers attempted to cross the partially-frozen St. Lawrence River from Cornwall Island to St. Regis Island. All three snowmobiles went through the ice, including the operators. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is offering a public tender for 1 vehicle from the MCA Fleet. It can be seen at the location listed in the flyer below. The vehicle is available for tender in “As Is Condition”. Vehicle bid forms can be picked up Monday to Friday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at Admin. 4 or via […]
Read moreThe Department of Health is informing the community on updates to the COVID-19 Visitation Policies for the Iahkhihsohtha Lodge and the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-term Care Facility. The Ministry of Long-Term Care has provided the following updates to the Visitation Policies: Masks will continue to be required at all times when in the LTC facilities. Eating and drinking is not permitted except […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Community Justice Program is hosting an online event on human trafficking and elder safety. Join us from March 23-24, 2022 for virtual sessions on human trafficking prevention, elder safety, cultural support, local services/resources, and more! The webinar will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day and all participants will be entered into a prize […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services invites you to a community kickball tournament! Join us for some hot chocolate and snacks and be entered to win some great prizes. When: March 15, 2022 @ 11AMWhere: Generations Park This is a drug & alcohol-free family event. No drop offs; children will require supervision for the event.
Read moreWho is up for a March Break Challenge? Join Akwesasne Child & Family Services for 9 days of fun activities and a chance to win some great prizes! All you have to do is share a picture of your family participating in one (or all) of our themed days. Each picture equals one entry into our prize draw. Let’s […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that due to inclement weather expected tomorrow, the rapid test kit distribution scheduled for March 12 has been cancelled. A new date will be announced as soon as possible. Nia:wen for your understanding.
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