The Chief Electoral Officer has declared that an election will be held for one (1) seat on the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) Board of Trustees. Voting will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) on Kawehno:ke. Official Candidates for the District of Kawehno:ke are: Kathleen PapineauRosemary (Rosie) Square Advanced polling […]
Read moreOn Thursday, July 24, 2025, the grounds of the A’nowara’kó:wa Arena were full of excitement as the uOttawa Gee-Gees and the Ottawa REDBLACKS returned to host a youth football camp for Akwesasronon! Led by Gee-Gees quarterback and Tyendinaga’s own Ben Maracle, the camp brought together local youth for a day of learning, teamwork, and fun — all with the goal […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, July 23, community partners gathered at the Akwesasne Freedom School for a special cheque presentation — a powerful moment that marked the success of last year’s Orange Shirt Day event at Lamoureux Park. Through the sale of “Every Child Matters” orange shirts, the event raised an incredible $9,000 in support of the Akwesasne Freedom School’s building campaign. This […]
Read moreJoin us for two awesome days of skating fun at the park! Hosted by 2028 Olympic hopeful Zoe Zollinger and pro skater Adam Hopkins! It’s going to be a wicked day full of skating, games, races, competitions, and prizes. Open to ages 5-26. Saturday, August 9🛹 Skate Jam | 1 p.m. – dark Sunday, August 10🎉 Youth Skate Camp | […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Storm U13 and U15 players brought a lacrosse medicine game to our beloved totas at Tsiionkwanonhso:te. The game was organized between the Akwesasne Storm lacrosse organization, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Traditional Medicine, Addictions Services, and Land-Based Healing Programs. A special nia:wen/thank you to LaToya Rourke from Land-Based Healing for organizing the speakers and presenters. The totas and the […]
Read moreThe MCA Land-Based Healing Program is excited to offer O’rhotseri Green Bean Teachings for community members, guided by Aronhiaies Herne! To accommodate more participants, two sessions will be offered: July 23, 2025 | 5:00–8:00 PM A’nowara’ko:wa Arena – Turtle Room July 28, 2025 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM A’nowara’ko:wa Arena – Turtle Room No registration is required – just come and […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services, MCA Land-Based Healing, and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness are inviting women ages 16+ to a special workshop series focused on strengthening the mind, body, and spirit! 🗓 Dates: July 28, August 11, 18 & 25 🕠 Time: 5:30 p.m. start 🍽 Dinner provided at each session. 📍 Full schedule and locations will be shared with confirmed […]
Read moreThrough conversations with local Residential School Survivors, a need has been identified to hold a meaningful Orange Shirt Day event within the community of Akwesasne. Survivors shared that commemoration should happen locally — where they feel rooted, seen, and supported. This collaborative event between the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) will take […]
Read moreLooking to better understand diabetes and how to eat well to manage or prevent it? Join Registered Dietitian Anne-Charlotte George from the MCA Department of Health for a Lunch & Learn focused on healthy eating habits for diabetes. 🥗 Each session includes: ✅ Practical tips for diabetes-friendly meals ✅ A light 15-minute movement break with Krista ✅ A healthy lunch — on us! […]
Read moreOur amazing totas turned into the cat’s meow this National Kitten Day! With hearts full of joy and laps full of fur, the elders spent the day cuddling, giggling, and bonding with the cutest little fur babies you’ve ever seen. It was a paws-itively delightful time filled with whiskers, purrs, and pure happiness! A huge nia:wen to Duley Mitchell and […]
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