Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Chief Electoral Officer would like to inform and remind the community that members who have recently turned 18 years of age, or who will turn 18 years of age by the time of the June 30, 2018 MCA General Election, must register to vote if they wish to do so. Members are not automatically added to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce the hiring of the Department of Housing’s new director. On April 16, 2018, we welcomed Ms. Charmaine Caldwell to the position. Ms. Caldwell has been an employee of the Department of Housing for the past several years and had been serving in the capacity of acting director for the past year. Ms. […]
Read moreOVS would like to inform the community that Cornwall Electric will be on Kawehno:ke starting Monday, April 23, 2018 to change out poles on the existing line on Island Road East. The dates for this project are April 23 to July 23rd, 2018. We apologize for any inconvenience. Thank you.
Read moreThe 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.
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