In the 1980s, fish tumours were identified as a concern in the St. Lawrence River due to industrial pollution. Since then, the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) has worked to restore the river’s health and reduce the impact of historical contaminants. Recent reports now show that fish in this area are no more likely to have tumours than fish elsewhere in […]
Read moreThe MCA Environment Program invites you to a community session on the St. Lawrence River Remedial Action Plan (RAP), focusing on Beneficial Use Impairment #4: Fish Tumours or Other Deformities. We’re asking important questions: Are fish tumours still a concern in our part of the river? Has the situation improved, or is there more work to be done? Come learn […]
Read moreThe MCA Environment Program invites the community to take part in the 3rd Annual E-Waste Drive — a chance to responsibly dispose of broken or unwanted electronics while helping protect the environment. Let’s work together to keep e-waste out of our landfills! When: August 18–29, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday–Friday) Where: CIA #3 Building, Kawehno:ke (Environment Program […]
Read moreDo you live near the water and want to protect your shoreline from erosion — while making it beautiful and eco-friendly? Join Watersheds Canada for a free Design Your Shoreline workshop, hosted in partnership with the MCA Environment Program through the Natural Edge initiative! 🗓 Friday, July 25, 2025📍 OPG Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre 2500 Second St. W, […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Community Health Services and Land-Based Healing Program are excited to launch the first session of their new Cultivation Series — starting with free Community Garden Planting Kits for Akwesasronon! These kits are a great way to get your garden growing and support a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Each planting kit will include:🌱 Growing bags🌱 Soil🌱 […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, June 3, the MCA Environment Program joined Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for a fun and educational day outdoors — combining culture, gardening, and environmental learning for local students! Last year, students from Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) visited the OPG site to help plant gardens and learn about traditional growing practices. This year, AMS students returned — and […]
Read moreJoin us on Saturday, May 31 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we come together to care for our land and waters during the Akwesasne Spring Clean-Up! This year, we’re teaming up with Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness to add a special shoreline clean-up by kayak — a great opportunity to protect the river, earn volunteer hours, and enjoy time […]
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 […]
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