The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Economic Development would like to inform the community that the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Playground & Splash Pad Project is scheduled to commence the first week of May 2024. This project is expected to last approximately 8-10 weeks with an anticipated completion date in July 2024. As we embark on this exciting venture, […]
Read moreJoin the Akwesasne Skatepark and Akwesasne Child & Family Services for the the second annual Girls Sk8 Day! Stop by the skatepark on Saturday, May 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a day of celebrating girls, skateboarding, art and music. Girls Sk8 Day is open to everyone. This is a fun opportunity to take lessons, hang out […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and its Dept. of Economic Development would like to express its appreciation to Enbridge Gas Company for the donation of a backhoe to the Thompson Island Cultural Camp. Members of the Enbridge team in Cornwall visited Thompson Island earlier this year and were impressed with the camp and its hospitable staff. Camp Coordinator Norman Peters […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Economic Development will be hosting a workshop with Barbara Montour, CPA! Join us on Thursday, October 5 to learn more about business off-territory/online and tax implications. The workshop will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the office of Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Hogansburg). If you have any questions or would like […]
Read more30Thompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a weekend class on traditional fishing techniques! TICC will be joined by experienced fishermen to teach participants how to make a nightline, gillnet & seine net. Instructors will demonstrate how to bait and use nets as well as spearfishing at night. The class will be held from September 15-17, 2023 and […]
Read moreThe Economic Development Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following: Dieter Indoor Lacrosse Turf 10 (purchased in 2007) The successful bidder is responsible for pickup. Sealed bids will be accepted until Seskehkó:wa/September 15, 2023, at 2:01 p.m. at the Economic Development office at ecdev@akwesasne.ca or mail to the following address: Unit #3 167 International Rd., Akwesasne, […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Skatepark and the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program have teamed up and combined their Indigenous Day events into one celebration for the community to enjoy! Come on out to the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for some family fun! There will be bounce houses, crafts, dancing, skateboarding, food, and much more.
Read moreJoin the Akwesasne Skatepark on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for Indigenous Peoples Day + Go Skateboarding Day featuring Annie Guglia! There will be traditional singers and dancers, an art station with Akwesasne’s Kit Thomas (painting white Vans shoes for kids who previously registered), free skateboard lessons for people of all ages/levels and prizes!
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host another session in their Legends & Stories series with Darrell Thompson! Join us via Zoom on Sunday, April 2 at 7 p.m. to hear about the frog story. It will be told in a combination of Kanien’keha and English. To register for this virtual event: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckfuygrT8pGddbBXoWjdkMEH8CcEoFpdMN After registering, you will receive a […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host the Kanien’keha Crash Course Challenge! Participants will be racing to complete our Mohawk language challenges across the community. Teams that make it through all of the levels will be entered to win the grand prize! To register, please email your group members to ticc@akwesasne.ca. Teams may consist of 1-4 members. […]
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