Press Release
A 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 moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service has identified the body of a man that was found in the St. Lawrence River on July 3, 2023 in the area of Ross Island, Akwesasne. The coroner’s office has provided confirmation that the individual is Casey Oakes, age 30 of Akwesasne, who went missing in March 2023. We wish to extend our condolences […]
Read moreThe following candidates have accepted their nominations for the upcoming Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education election: Cecilia (Ceely) KingTeresa OakesElizabeth (Lizzy) Sawatis An election for two (2) Board Members of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in the District of Kana:takon from the hours of 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed new members to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board members on Wednesday, July 26th. The board consists of community members from each district who will provide community input and ensure good governance of DOH and its priorities. DOH Advisory Board members were […]
Read moreThe Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Center (SDC) is excited to host an open house! Join us on Friday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a chance to meet the SDC staff, tour the facility, and get answers to your questions about substance use and recovery options. The Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Facility is located at 44 James Lane on Kawehno:ke. […]
Read moreThe following candidates have accepted their nominations for the upcoming Kana:takon By-Election: Fallon David Theresa Jacobs Larry King Leona Lafrance A by-election for one (1) Kana:takon District Chief will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in the District of Kana:takon from the hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the following location: Kana:takon School Advance […]
Read moreThe lists of eligible voters for the St. Lawrence Seaway Claim referendum have been posted at the following locations: Kana:takonCanada Post OfficeOpen Monday – Friday (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) Kawehno:keBank of MontrealOpen Monday – Friday (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Tsi SnaihneIohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training InstituteOpen Monday – Friday (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) […]
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