What a perfect day at Barnhart Beach! Nia:wen to everyone who joined the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program to celebrate Pride Month. It was a beautiful afternoon filled with sunshine, laughter, and connection. There were fun games, many family-friendly activities, beach yoga, and tasty food and drinks. A big thank you as well to all those who helped make the event […]
Read moreThe totas at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility were treated to the acoustic sounds of the Woodsmoke Bluegrass Band. The residents thoroughly loved the music and the performance by the band. The staff and residents of the LTC would like to thank Tom and Amanda Smart from Akwesasne Duty Free for gifting the totas a band for their Friday […]
Read moreThe ACFS Traditional Support Unit, MCA Land-Based Healing, and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness have joined forces to offer an exciting Kids Wilderness Program for youth ages 7 and up! Get ready for nature-filled fun featuring: 🥾 Hiking🛶 Paddling🔥 Wilderness skills📖 Traditional storytelling & teachings…and so much more! Program Dates & Start Times: Saturday, July 5 | 9:00 a.m. Thursday, […]
Read moreThe recent Pet Wellness Clinic held in Akwesasne from June 13–15 was a huge success — thanks to the incredible collaboration between the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne! Over the course of three days: ✔️ 60 spay/neuter surgeries were completed ✔️ 16 wellness appointments were provided ✔️ An estimated 3,300 unplanned puppies and kittens […]
Read moreAkwesasne, ON – 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 — an adult male, an adult female, and a child — 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. 🏖️ Everyone’s invited — let’s celebrate Pride Month and soak up the sunshine together! 🌈☀️
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services is hosting a Youth Emergency First Aid & CPR Class for ages 10–15 — a hands-on way to build confidence and learn how to respond in real emergencies. 📅 Saturday, June 14 🕘 9 AM – 4 PM 📍 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 10–15 to a hands-on Medicine Pouch Class — just in time to make your rakeni something special for Father’s Day! 📅 Date: Thursday, June 12🕔 Time: 5 PM – 8 PM📍 Location: Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY) Spots are limited — to register, please email falan.francis@akwesasne.ca. Give […]
Read moreMCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:Ohiaríha/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 “Ierahkwa government.” This group is presenting itself as a legitimate governing body of the Akwesasne Mohawk people and is reportedly offering services such as […]
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