The Akwesasne Child & Family Services Traditional Support Unit is excited to host a 6-week spiritual initiative for young women! Join us for workshops and presentations that will teach life skills and enrich your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual knowledge. These weekly events will be held from May 29 – July 5, 2025 and are open to girls ages 14-18. […]
Read moreToday, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education launched the first round of its annual Cultural Celebration — and our youngest learners lit up the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena! The gym echoed with laughter and tiny footsteps as students from the Early Years and Grades 1–3 sang, danced, and celebrated our Onkwehonwe culture through music, movement, and traditional dress. As a special […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services invites fathers and their little ones to a fun and hands-on hair styling class just for rakenis! 💈 Join us on Sunday, June 1 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at AMBE Building Blocks (191 Rita Lane, Kawehno:ke) for a chance to learn simple hair techniques and spend some quality time together. Whether you’re brushing, braiding, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is committed to supporting our community during these challenging times. In response to the rising cost of food driven by inflation, global tariff concerns, and the unfavourable currency exchange rate, we are pleased to announce a one-time assistance payment of $1,000 to help community households manage these challenges. This initiative aims to provide immediate […]
Read moreOn May 6, 2025, Grand Chief Leonard Lazore represented the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne at a special event hosted by the University of Ottawa, marking the conclusion of its 2019 – 2024 Indigenous Action Plan. The ceremony not only reflected on the institution’s ongoing efforts toward reconciliation and inclusion, but also looked ahead to a future built on stronger partnerships […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was honored to spend a heartwarming afternoon at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility, sharing lunch and laughter with our beloved totas! A special nia:wen goes out to Community Service Officer Nathan Thompson and Marcey Thompson of Akwesasne Child & Family Services for their kindness and dedication. We also extend our deepest thanks to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is committed to keeping the community informed on matters that may impact travel and border-related activity. At the recent Border Partners Monthly Meeting held on May 6, 2025, several important updates were shared by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The CBSA has advised that there may […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Election Law (AEL) Working Task Group (WTG) is currently accepting written comments from community members concerning the petition for an amendment to section 16.2 of the AEL: “REMOVAL/VACANCY FROM COUNCIL. (2) A member of the Mohawk Council is removed from Council if: (a) a petition requesting the removal of a District Chief is signed by an equal […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, May 7, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe came together at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of one of Akwesasne’s own — Carey Terrance Jr. The event coincided with the 2025 season home opener for the Akwesasne Jr. B Thunder, setting the perfect stage to recognize a young man who […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne stands in solidarity with communities across Canada in recognizing Red Dress Day, held annually on May 5 as a day of remembrance and action in honour of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+). Red Dress Day brings visibility to the deep injustices and violence faced by Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ […]
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