Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Let’s come together to show our love for the land! Join us for the Akwesasne Spring Clean-Up and help clear litter from roadsides and shorelines across the community. Crews in trucks and boats will be out collecting bags and bulky items — all we need is you. […]
Read moreWhat a turnout for the Earth Day Tree and Seed Giveaway held on Saturday, April 26, at the Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box! Akwesasronon enjoyed a morning filled with educational booths, activities, and free tree and seed giveaways, all while celebrating the 2025 theme: “Our power, our planet.” Niawenhkó:wa to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division for organizing such a […]
Read moreOn Saturday, April 12, the MCA Environment Program hosted a Black Ash Bookmark Workshop with Carrie Hill of Chill Baskets, where participants got hands-on and crafted their own traditional bookmarks from black ash — just in time for some new spring reads! Five lucky bookworms also went home with a book by an Indigenous author! The day included catering by […]
Read moreJoin the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Environment Division for their annual Earth Day Tree & Seed Giveaway! 🌍 📅 Saturday, April 26⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM 📍 Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box (Generations Park) Stop by for giveaways, resources, and a chance to connect with others who care about the environment. The MCA […]
Read moreHao’ tewaientho! Let’s all plant! Welcome to MCA Environment’s Companion Planting Guide, as part of their Learn-to-Garden Series. Companion planting is a gardening technique that involves planting different crops together to enhance growth, reduce pests, and improve soil health. One of the best examples of companion planting is the Three Sisters method: Corn provides structure for beans to climb. […]
Read moreEvery good book deserves a great bookmark — and what better way to mark your place than with one woven by your own hands? Join the MCA Environment Program and Carrie Hill of Chill Baskets for a special workshop where you’ll learn to craft a black ash and sweetgrass bookmark. 📅 Date: Saturday, April 12⏰ Time: 12 p.m. – 1 […]
Read moreOn February 20, the MCA Environment Program took Akwesasronon on an ice-fishing adventure! Despite the cold, staff and community members braved the elements for a fun day on the ice in Ingleside, Ontario. Nia:wen to everyone who joined in on the frosty fun — especially the young anglers who reeled in some impressive catches! 🐟 Check out the highlights and […]
Read moreAre you interested in learning the traditional art of trapping? The MCA Environment Program is looking for experienced trappers to share their knowledge — and 10 Akwesasronon eager to learn! Throughout March, selected participants will work alongside skilled mentors to learn trapping basics, safety, and skinning. 🔹 Sign up by March 5, 2025 at https://forms.office.com/r/JBytkgJuG7 or scan the QR code […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to lead the development of a Biocultural Framework for the St. Lawrence River Area of Concern (AOC) at Cornwall/Akwesasne. This initiative will be driven by community engagement and requires an in-depth understanding of the region’s geographical and political complexities. The St. Lawrence River AOC at Cornwall/Akwesasne is a multi-national […]
Read moreAn exciting opportunity is available for waterfront property owners in the St. Lawrence River (Cornwall/Akwesasne) Area of Concern (AOC) who want to naturalize their shoreline using native trees, shrubs, grasses, and wildflowers. A healthy shoreline buffer can help protect a property from erosion and flood damage, while also creating habitat for wildlife, and improving overall water quality. Watersheds Canada, […]
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