The Kaienthóhsera – Akwesasne Garden Initiative will be giving away some vegetables and medicine (stinging nettle tea, mullein, achy joint salves, etc.) All medicines were picked by the Kaienthóhsera summer students using cultural practices & protocols they learned while working with Thompson Island staff and external presenters. This giveaway is open to elders only — there is a limited amount, so register […]
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned of the passing of Grand Chief Joseph Norton from our sister community of Kahnawà:ke. Joseph Norton peacefully entered into the spirit world surrounded by his family and loved ones on August 14, 2020. Joseph Norton was first elected into office in 1978. In 1982, at the […]
Read moreJoin us for a virtual wampum teachings workshop with Allen Smoke on Thursday, August 20 at 1:30 PM! This session is open to Akwesasronon youth ages 12-18 — register soon by contacting Erin Seymour at 613-575-5000 ext. 2416 or at erin.seymour@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreLearn some essential hiking tips and how to adventure safely with Annie Cree from Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness! Join us on Wednesday, August 19 on the Zoom app — there are gifts for the first 20 participants, so register soon. To register or for more information, please contact Erin Seymour at 613-575-5000 ext. 2416 or at erin.seymour@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreYouth ages 12-18 are invited to participate in a traditional cooking class with Vickie Horne! The class will take place on Tuesday, August 18 at 2 p.m. via Zoom. To register, please contact Erin Seymour at 613-575-5000 ext. 2416 or at erin.seymour@akwesasne.ca.
Read morePlease be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne amended the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law on August 10, 2020 in order to allow essential travel beyond the 80 km/50-mile radius limitation. Non-essential travel is still restricted in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Akwesasne community. The Mohawk Council Resolution amendment to the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law states:“Persons […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department is seeking district representatives interested in becoming a member of the Akwesasne Review Commission. To qualify for appointment for the position, a person must:a) be a Member;b) have attained the age of Thirty-five (35) years of age;c) have been resident in the Territory of a First Nation for at least ten (10) years and within the […]
Read moreSealed bids will be received by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Infrastructure & Housing (DIH — 101 Tewesateni Rd, Kawehno:ke, ON K6H 0G5) until Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m. Site prep construction for a tri (3) plex apartment complex at 48 Kawehnoke Apartment Rd, Kawehno:ke, ON K6H 5R7. Contractors must provide the following with bid documents:• General […]
Read moreWEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 FROM 7 AM – 3 PM Please be advised that as per the normal Wastewater maintenance schedule that is done every four months, the Saint Regis Village Sewage Treatment Plant is being emptied of sanitary sludge on Wednesday, August 12 from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Residents may notice a sewer odor for short periods of […]
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