The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is standing in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en and Unist’ot’en Camp supporters in their efforts to protect their traditional land from the unwanted development of a gas pipeline. We call on Canada to exercise peaceful negotiations and to utilize their vast resources to explore resolutions and alternatives that will respect the Indigenous People of this land, […]
Read moreThe 29th Akwesasne Winter Carnival will be going on throughout the community from February 13 – February 16! Akwesasne Winter Carnival Brochures are also now available and can be found at the following locations in limited quantities: Akwesasne Cultural Center Akwesasne Sports Bears Den Bee Creative Art Studio Cheyy’s Place CT’s Convenience Girlie Accessories Heart to Heart Fitness Center Infinity […]
Read moreA roast beef luncheon will be held during the Winter Carnival to benefit the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Food Services Program. A meal of roast beef, mashed potatoes, hot veggie, dinner roll, dessert and drink can be purchased for $10 on Sunday, Feb. 16th at the Snye Rec Concession Stand beginning at 11:00AM until all is sold. As an added bonus […]
Read moreOn February 14 (from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.) and February 15 (from 8 a.m.-10 a.m.) in the Snye Recreation Tota Room, the MCA will be available to meet with Elders to discuss an exciting project that is coming up! We are looking for memories. We are looking for your story. We are collecting and documenting stories related to the land that […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Community Health Program will be hosting a workshop on parent-child attachment for professionals! When: Friday, February 28 | 9 AM – 12 PMWhere: Ramada Inn | Cornwall, ON Deadline to register: February 21 at 4 PM Seating is limited, please register by contacting Karole Mitchell at karole.mitchell@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreOn Friday, February 7, 2020, local supporters gathered on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to demonstrate their support for the Wet’suwet’en Nation in British Columbia, who are currently defending their First Nation territory against the proposed Coastal GasLink pipeline. At approximately 2:30 p.m. last Friday, the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) restricted traffic to Kawehno:ke from the US and from Canada, due […]
Read moreThe MCA Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program will be sponsoring an art contest during the 2020 Akwesasne Winter Carnival! The theme for submissions is “family” — drawings, paintings, and any other forms of art will be accepted. Please be sure to include your name, age and phone number with your submission. Submissions can be dropped off at:• ACFS Office […]
Read moreGather the family and join Akwesasne Child & Family Services for a day at Titus Mountain! There will be tubing, snowboarding, and skiing available. When: Monday, February 17Where: Titus Mountain Family Ski Center | Malone, NY Transportation is available — bus will meet at Kateri Hall, leaving at 9 AM sharp. Lunch will not be provided so please plan accordingly. […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Community Justice Program and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness are excited to offer a self defense class during this year’s Akwesasne Winter Carnival! When: Saturday, February 15 | 1 PM – 2 PMWhere: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre This is a free family event and open to the community! Please remember to bring comfortable clothing and water.
Read moreTune into CKON Radio’s Tetewatha:ren on Tuesday, February 11 at 10 AM for a discussion with the MCA Community Health Diabetes Services on diabetes and the nerves. Afterward, visit the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne: Community Health Program‘s Facebook page and answer questions for a chance to win a prize!
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