February 22nd marks the annual “Pink Shirt Day,” a Canada-wide movement that promotes taking a stand against bullying. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Child & Family Services (ACFS) provided pink shirts to staff and community members who wished to participate in this year’s event. What started as a protest organized by two high school teenagers in Nova Scotia became […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking proposals to supply, deliver and install a modular hydroponic farm for Akwesasne, where it will be used to grow produce year-round to distribute healthy foods to the community. If you have any questions regarding the request for proposal (RFP), please email ecdev@akwesasne.ca or call 613-575-2250 ext. 1801. Deadline to submit: March […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp will be hosting snow snake presentations with Sam Shenandoah this weekend! Join us on Feb. 25 or Feb. 26 to learn about the snow snake’s origins, how to play, and the game’s evolution. This event is open to men/boys only. Participants under 12 will need to have a chaperone. The activity will be held […]
Read moreAre you interested in drinking water quality? Do you want to work in a laboratory environment and learn to understand the physical, chemical and microbiological parameters pertaining to water quality? If so, the MCA Environment Program is hosting a Water Quality Analyst Course from February 28 – March 2, 2023! Join Walkerton Clean Water Centre from 8 a.m. – […]
Read moreJoin Thompson Island for some food and friendly conversation in Kanien’keha! We will have a light lunch available and guest speakers who you can chat with, learn from or just to listen to. The lunch & learns will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the following dates:• February 22, 2023 at Snye Recreation Center• March 4, 2023 […]
Read moreThe Mohawks of Akwesasne have an ongoing claim against Canada in connection with the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project. In 2000, the Seaway agreed to settle one specific issue in this proceeding by returning certain Block 1 lands to Akwesasne. On November 25, 2020, the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations added the Block 1 Lands to reserve by Order. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 23 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police have noted a recent increase in illegal entries into Akwesasne through our lands and waterways. We would like to remind the community that human smuggling is a crime and poses serious concerns for not only the individual(s) committing the act but the entire community of Akwesasne. The […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is inviting elders to join us for a visit to the Canadian Museum of History in Ottawa! The tour will take place on Friday, February 24 and lunch will be included. There are 8 spots available. This activity is part of the WHW Elder Enrichment Program. For more information or to […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program is announcing the next COVID-19 vaccine clinic, scheduled for this week. This clinic will be for community members aged 6 months and older. When: Friday, February 17 (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)Where: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Kana:takon) This clinic will be by appointment only. Moderna & Pfizer vaccines will be available. If you […]
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