GENERAL MEETING FOR JANUARY 2020 — REMINDER & AGENDA

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to remind the community that the monthly General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 23 at the Kana:takon Recreation Centre, 6 p.m. start time. Council encourages community members to attend the monthly general meetings to receive updates and information. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please do not hesitate to contact […]

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AKWESASNE COURT — RESULTS OF TSIKARISTISERE/DUNDEE LAND CLAIM APPEALS

The Akwesasne Court would like to provide formal notice regarding the results of appeals to the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Land Claim referendum. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Chief Referendum Officer are the respondents in each appeal filed in the Akwesasne Court of the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement Referendum (the “Referendum”) pursuant to s. 19.3(a) and (b) of the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim […]

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MID-WINTER TEACHINGS

The Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program, the Traditional Support Unit and the Seven Dancers Coalition are proudly sponsoring a workshop on Mid-Winter Teachings with Aronhiaies Herne! When: Monday, January 20 | 9 AM – 3 PMWhere: Seven Dancers Coalition (352 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY) Lunch and snacks will be provided — this event is open to all Onkwehonwe who want […]

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POLICE OPERATION LEADS TO SEIZURE OF 282 LBS. OF CANNABIS MARIHUANA

On January 9, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save team were conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 5:44 PM, a vessel was observed traveling with no navigation equipment displayed to a landing in Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) where it met with a Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV). […]

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CANOE JOURNEYS: CULTURAL WELLNESS & SELF CARE

The Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is hosting a workshop on cultural wellness and self care — join us at the St. Regis Recreation on January 28 from 9 AM – 1 PM. This is open to all community members! Lunch will be provided. This class is limited to 25 people, so register soon by contacting Brandon David at 613-575-2341 ext. 3108.

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MEN’S PROGRAM — FLOOR HOCKEY

Starting January 21, join the Wholistic Health & Wellness Program for their men’s floor hockey program designed to help you stay active, healthy and sober! When: Tuesdays | 7 PM – 9 PMWhere: Kana:takon School For more information or to pre-register, please contact Brandon David at 613-575-2341 ext. 3108.

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUB

The Outdoor Adventure Club is heading to the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary — the club will be hiking the Cedar and Maple Loop trails on Sunday, January 19! This is a child and elder-friendly trail. Transportation is available at Twinleaf Akwesasne (9:30 AM departure time). Lunch will be provided, as well. Please dress in winter weather appropriate clothing. Participants […]

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FEDERAL INDIAN DAY SCHOOL CLASS ACTION UPDATE — CLAIM FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

The Federal Indian Day School Class Action claim forms are now available starting January 13, 2020. Forms can be found online as “Claim Form” at indiandayschools.com/en/documents. Class members can also request copies be mailed to them by class counsel Gowling WLG or the Claims Administrator. Copies will be available for the community at the MCA Admin. 1 Building (A-Frame), Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]

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NEW MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST AT WHOLISTIC HEALTH & WELLNESS

The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program would like to introduce their new full-time Mental Health Therapist to the community! Wennietanoron Oakes is a graduate from the University of Ottawa with a Masters in Counselling Psychology. She is a member of the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and the Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association. Wennietanoron has worked in various roles […]

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