Tsiothorha/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 […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit is excited to host a 5-week spiritual initiative for young women! Join us for workshops and presentations that will teach life skills and enrich your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual knowledge. These weekly events will be held from December 21, 2023 – January 16, 2024 and are open to girls ages […]
Read moreTERM: DECEMBER 27, 2023 – DECEMBER 27, 2026 Salary:$25.00 per hour during Training and Election Preparation $30.00 per hour during Nomination and Voting Process (Any hours worked over 10 hours in a day, will be paid at the higher rate) Summary of Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the appointed individual will oversee the election process. The CEO/CRO […]
Read moreDeloitte, the Claims Administrator for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action, would like to inform our community members that many claim forms have been submitted with missing information and therefore cannot be processed. If any Akwesasronon have submitted a claim for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action and has not yet received a decision letter from the […]
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