The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency held its last Open-House Information Session for this year on Wednesday, September 11 to discuss 2019 work activities associated with the Grasse River Superfund Site. Dredging to address PCB-contaminated sediment in a 7.2 mile stretch of the Grasse River began this past spring. EPA and Arconic staff were available between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. […]
Read moreThis morning, September 12, 2019, an incident in Kana:takon (St. Regis) lead to a lock down of the village. Police setup a perimeter around a home in efforts to apprehend an armed suspect and the individual was apprehended without incident. The investigation is ongoing. No further information may be released at this time.
Read moreJoin the Community Health Program for weekly yoga sessions at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center! The classes will be held on Mondays at 6 PM starting September 23 through December 16. Everyone is welcome — don’t forget your mat and water! For more information, please contact Community Health at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220.
Read moreOn Wednesday, September 11, 2019, elders from the Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly attended Walmart in Cornwall for shopping. It was the first time the elders returned to the store for their routine trip after an incident there in July left them feeling unwelcome and unsafe. Mohawk Council chiefs escorted the elders on their return trip, and management from the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne resurrected its Ionkwakwé:nion “We Accomplished It” Book of Accomplishments on Tuesday evening with a special induction ceremony and dinner honouring all first responders. The Book of Accomplishments was created during the last Council’s term and was on a hiatus. In bringing it back to the intended monthly schedule, a large kick-off event was held and […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program would like to invite the community to their Canning 101 Workshops! Learn to safely, skillfully prepare delicious canned vegetable/fruits that you can store and eat through the winter. SESSION 1: TomatoesThursday, September 19 — 2 PM — Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center SESSION 2: Pickled Green BeansThursday, September 26 — 1 PM — Kana:takon Recreation Center SESSION 3: […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program and others across Canada and the US in a fun competition where every child wins because they are breastfed! The Quintessence Challenge aims to have as many babies breastfeeding as possible at the same time at sites across the 2 countries — this event will mark MCA’s 17th time participating in the challenge. When: Saturday, October […]
Read moreOn Monday, September 9, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a call of an individual suffering from unknown injuries. Police were dispatched to the area of River Road in Akwesasne, Quebec, where an off-duty paramedic was attending to the individual, a young male, who was seriously injured and unable to speak with police. Officers spoke with […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council has announced that the proposed Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment (2019) has been accepted in principle for enactment following the amendment provisions contained in the existing law. The enactment method required under the Akwesasne Election Law (2005) is a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting, which will be held on Saturday, September 28 at the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting all first responders (police, firefighters, dispatchers, EMTs/paramedics) to a special appreciation dinner on September 10, 2019 at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. During the event, all first responders are invited to sign the Mohawk Council’s Ionkwakwé:nion Book of Accomplishments, which is being […]
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