Last week, the halls of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility were filled with laughter, joy, and a little bit of slime! đ§źâ¨ A group of bright and caring Akwesasne youth made a heartwarming visit to our beloved totas, spending the day chatting, giggling, and â yes â teaching them how to make slime! The elders were all […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility (LTC) is hosting the workshop âHelping Families Understand Dementia with Josee.â The workshop will be hosted by JosĂŠe Desrochers Luduc, Education Coordinator for the Alzheimerâs Society of Cornwall & District. The workshop will take place on Monday, June 16 at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facilityâs South Activity Room from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. […]
Read moreAkwesasne, ON â On June 7, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) was contacted by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police regarding a serious incident involving suspected human smuggling. Three individuals â an adult male, an adult female, and a child â were intercepted by Tribal Police in the area of Raquette Point, Akwesasne, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is extending its full support to over 375 evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation who have arrived at the Devcore Centre in Cornwall due to the ongoing wildfire emergency in Northern Ontario. The City of Cornwall, the Canadian Red Cross, and other key partners have activated a coordinated response to provide shelter, medical care, and […]
Read moreDive into summer fun with the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program on June 30 at Barnhart Beach! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy games, family-friendly activities, beach yoga, and tasty food and drinks. đď¸ Everyoneâs invited â letâs celebrate Pride Month and soak up the sunshine together! đâď¸
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services is hosting a Youth Emergency First Aid & CPR Class for ages 10â15 â a hands-on way to build confidence and learn how to respond in real emergencies. đ Saturday, June 14 đ 9 AM â 4 PM đ 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 10â15 to a hands-on Medicine Pouch Class â just in time to make your rakeni something special for Fatherâs Day! đ Date: Thursday, June 12đ Time: 5 PM â 8 PMđ Location: Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY) Spots are limited â to register, please email falan.francis@akwesasne.ca. Give […]
Read moreMCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:OhiarĂha/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 âIerahkwa government.â 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 Ontarioâs 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 Canadaâs 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: đ Friday, June 13 (10 a.m. […]
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