The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the departure of Director of Community & Social Services Joseph Morin-Lauzon, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Lauzon served in this role for three and half years, contributing to the growth of the department’s services, especially in the areas of child rights, special needs, and homelessness. His pursuit of partnerships, internally and externally, has […]
Read moreStrong communities start with shared knowledge, hard work, and a commitment to food sovereignty. Join Onkwe for an inspiring discussion on how to create your own food pod — a group of friends, family, and neighbors working together toward sustainability and self-sufficiency. Whether you’re passionate about gardening, canning, seed saving, fishing, hunting, or foraging, forming a pod helps strengthen skills, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the departure of the Director of Health Amber Montour, due to personal family reasons. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Amber Montour for the kindness and passion she demonstrated to the community and staff during her tenure, and we acknowledge the positive changes she led in the delivery of health services. Her […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer is providing the community with the official results of the nominations held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, for the By-Election of the Akwesasne Membership Board. The confirmed nominations are as follows: District of Tsi Snaihne: 1 seat available (two-year term)• Acclaimed to Cathy Mitchell District of Kana:takon: 1 seat available (four-year term) • A By-Election will […]
Read moreThe Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk Board of Education is informing families that student registration for the 2025–2026 school year will open on March 31, 2025, and close on May 30, 2025. Parents and guardians can enroll children in K4 through Grade 8 at any of the three district schools: Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk School (AMS), Kana:takon School, and Tsi Snaihne School. Registration packets will […]
Read moreAkwesasne has long been a key partner in cross-border collaboration, working alongside governments and agencies to address shared concerns. However, recent discussions about border security in our territory have raised issues regarding decisions being made without our direct involvement. As a sovereign Mohawk Nation, Akwesasne must be included in any discussions that impact our people. We are not a […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]
Read moreOn Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Akwesasne Membership Board By-Election nominations took place at the Kana:takon School and the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute for the following seats: • District of Kana:takon: One (1) seat for a four-year term • District of Tsi Snaihne: One (1) seat for a two-year term In Tsi Snaihne, one nomination was received, […]
Read moreAt the most recent MCA General Meeting, held on February 27, 2025, a petition was presented calling for an amendment to Section 16 of the Akwesasne Election Law. Pursuant to the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (ALEPR), Section 4.6, for the petition to pass, signatures of 75 eligible voters from each of the three districts (225 total) are required. Each […]
Read moreOnkwe recently held its second annual Nation to Nation Food Sustainability Conference, a powerful step toward reclaiming our food systems and restoring the balance between land, culture, and community. Over the weekend, Akwesasronon and visitors gathered at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse to share knowledge on seed saving, traditional planting, rainwater harvesting, restoring Onkwehonwehnéha ecosystems, and more. Hands-on activities like mushroom […]
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