Press Release
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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Executive Director is notifying the community that the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Deputy Electoral Officers (DEO) have been formally appointed for the 2018 MCA General Election, in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law 2005 (AEL). Leona Benedict has been appointed Chief Electoral Officer. The CEO “is the person appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreCommunity 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 […]
Read moreTHE 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreA callout is being conducted for new Community Trustees to the Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust. The deadline for applications is May 9, 2018 at 4 p.m. Three 4-year terms are open. View the attached notice for further requirements and information and contact the Mohawk Government Support Manager Chelsea Francis at 613-575-2348 Ext. 2270/chelsea.francis@akwesasne.ca if you have any further questions.
Read moreThe Executive Director has announced that a General Election for the positions of Grand Chief and District Chiefs will be held on June 30, 2018. Nominations will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 between 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the following locations: Tsi Snaihne: Snye Recreation Center Kana:takon: St. Regis Recreation Center Kawehno:ke: Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Revised Voter Lists have been posted […]
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