Akwesasne Child & Family Services is hosting a Youth Emergency First Aid & CPR Class for ages 10–15 — a hands-on way to build confidence and learn how to respond in real emergencies. 📅 Saturday, June 14 🕘 9 AM – 4 PM 📍 St. Regis Recreation Center In just one day, youth will gain life-saving skills, essential safety knowledge, […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services invites youth ages 10–15 to a hands-on Medicine Pouch Class — just in time to make your rakeni something special for Father’s Day! 📅 Date: Thursday, June 12🕔 Time: 5 PM – 8 PM📍 Location: Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY) Spots are limited — to register, please email falan.francis@akwesasne.ca. Give […]
Read moreMCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:Ohiaríha/June 9, 2025 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) are jointly informing the community about an organization referring to itself as the “Ierahkwa government.” This group is presenting itself as a legitimate governing body of the Akwesasne Mohawk people and is reportedly offering services such as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) stands in strong and unequivocal opposition to Ontario’s Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation is a direct attack on Indigenous rights, treaty responsibilities, and environmental protection. Bill 5 proposes changes that would allow developers to bypass archaeological assessments, which then puts sacred burial sites, ceremonial grounds, and ancestral lands […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the community to our upcoming application intake sessions for Canada’s Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) cards. The intake sessions will take place by appointment only in Tsi Snaihne at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education and Training Institute on the following dates: 📅 Friday, June 13 (10 a.m. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) is inviting tenders for the development of the Kana:takon (St. Regis) Beach Waterfront Project. The new community beach will be located at the St. Regis Recreation Center in Kana:takon (St. Regis), Quebec. The scope of work includes the supply and installation of all necessary materials, equipment, labour, and […]
Read moreThe MCA Land-Based Healing Program is hosting a Ratiweras (Thunder) Teachings & Clay Pipe-Making Class — come learn, listen, and create in this hands-on workshop led by Nihahsennaa Peters! 📅 Monday, June 9 🕔 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 📍 Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Limited to 10 participants — call Lynden Chubb at 613-575-2250 ext. 3100 to register. Participants will be selected […]
Read moreCommunity Health Services and the Land-Based Healing Program are offering a community gardening event for Akwesasne residents. This is the first session in their cultivation series. The event will take place on June 5th at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. CHS and LBH staff will be distributing gardening kits that consist of growing bags, soil, and vegetables […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is thrilled to announce the 2025 Junior Police Academy, running August 18–22, 2025. This unique opportunity invites Akwesasronon youth ages 12–17 to step into the exciting world of law enforcement! 👮🛥️🔍 Hands-on training includes: Marine Patrol Forensic Identification Police Tools Tactical and more! 🗓️ Applications will be accepted from June 16 – July 7 (by 4 […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, June 3, the Akwesasne Child & Family Services (ACFS) Traditional Support Unit welcomed guest speaker Samantha Doxtator for a meaningful and memorable evening focused on Haudenosaunee Astronomy. Samantha delivered an engaging and insightful presentation that beautifully intertwined Haudenosaunee physical and celestial knowledge with universal astronomy. Attendees were captivated by her unique visual journey, crafted in collaboration with […]
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