As spring approaches, the ground begins to thaw due to the warming temperatures causing soil and landscaping to become unpredictable and delicate. Off-road vehicles such as ATVs and dirt bikes are heavy and can cause damage to the lawn area. The Kana:takon Recreation is urging the community not to operate any vehicles in the field as it may cause […]
Read moreA single family home is for sale and accepting bids starting at $100,000. The home is a 1600 sq ft 3-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow with a full basement and crawl space. The house sits on a .40 acre lot and is on MCA’s water & sewer line. The deadline to make an offer is April 1, 2022. Bids must be […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is conducting a callout for 2 Trust Overseers to advise the Community Trustee as a part of the Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust. Deadline to apply: Friday, April 8 at 4 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Chelsea Francis at chelsea.francis@akwesasne.ca. Applications can be picked up at the MCA Admin. 1 Building […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, March 24 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the general meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Note: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend the meeting in […]
Read morePRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Enniskó:wa/March 15, 2022 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to share that a positive ruling has been received related to the New York State land claim. On March 14, 2022, U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Kahn ruled in a summary judgement that the boundary of Akwesasne set in the 1796 Treaty – ratified by […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to welcome Ann Seymour to the organization as Executive Director for a 1-year term, effective March 14, 2022. During this timeframe, the position will be formally posted. Ms. Seymour is Ojibway and a registered member of Wikwemikong Unceded Territory. She shares that she is married to Travis Seymour of Akwesasne and they […]
Read moreOn March 15th, 2022, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received reports of snowmobiles breaking through the ice just off the eastern tip of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). At 12:47 PM, three snowmobilers attempted to cross the partially-frozen St. Lawrence River from Cornwall Island to St. Regis Island. All three snowmobiles went through the ice, including the operators. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is offering a public tender for 1 vehicle from the MCA Fleet. It can be seen at the location listed in the flyer below. The vehicle is available for tender in “As Is Condition”. Vehicle bid forms can be picked up Monday to Friday (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) at Admin. 4 or via […]
Read moreThe Department of Health is informing the community on updates to the COVID-19 Visitation Policies for the Iahkhihsohtha Lodge and the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-term Care Facility. The Ministry of Long-Term Care has provided the following updates to the Visitation Policies: Masks will continue to be required at all times when in the LTC facilities. Eating and drinking is not permitted except […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Community Justice Program is hosting an online event on human trafficking and elder safety. Join us from March 23-24, 2022 for virtual sessions on human trafficking prevention, elder safety, cultural support, local services/resources, and more! The webinar will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day and all participants will be entered into a prize […]
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