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Akwesasne Child & Family Services invites youth ages 10–15 to a hands-on Medicine Pouch Class — just in time to make your rakeni something special for Father’s Day! 📅 Date: Thursday, June 12🕔 Time: 5 PM – 8 PM📍 Location: Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY) Spots are limited — to register, please email falan.francis@akwesasne.ca. Give […]
Read moreMCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:Ohiaríha/June 9, 2025 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) are jointly informing the community about an organization referring to itself as the “Ierahkwa government.” This group is presenting itself as a legitimate governing body of the Akwesasne Mohawk people and is reportedly offering services such as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) stands in strong and unequivocal opposition to Ontario’s Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation is a direct attack on Indigenous rights, treaty responsibilities, and environmental protection. Bill 5 proposes changes that would allow developers to bypass archaeological assessments, which then puts sacred burial sites, ceremonial grounds, and ancestral lands […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the community to our upcoming application intake sessions for Canada’s Machine Readable Zone (MRZ) Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) cards. The intake sessions will take place by appointment only in Tsi Snaihne at the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education and Training Institute on the following dates: 📅 Friday, June 13 (10 a.m. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) is inviting tenders for the development of the Kana:takon (St. Regis) Beach Waterfront Project. The new community beach will be located at the St. Regis Recreation Center in Kana:takon (St. Regis), Quebec. The scope of work includes the supply and installation of all necessary materials, equipment, labour, and […]
Read moreThe MCA Land-Based Healing Program is hosting a Ratiweras (Thunder) Teachings & Clay Pipe-Making Class — come learn, listen, and create in this hands-on workshop led by Nihahsennaa Peters! 📅 Monday, June 9 🕔 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 📍 Kawehno:ke Recreation Center Limited to 10 participants — call Lynden Chubb at 613-575-2250 ext. 3100 to register. Participants will be selected […]
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 moreCelebrate Father’s Day with Akwesasne Child & Family Services! Join us for a fun-filled morning featuring lacrosse teachings, followed by a special medicine game for fathers and sons. A limited number of wooden sticks will be available to borrow, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have one. 🥍 After the game, stick around for a delicious […]
Read moreOn June 2, members of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne spent the day at Thompson Island Cultural Camp — reconnecting with our land, culture, and one another. The day was filled with meaningful activities and teachings, all made possible by our incredible MCA programs and staff. From paddling the shores of Thompson Island to learning about land rights and practicing […]
Read moreJoin us for an evening of stories from the skies and stars! The Akwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit invites you to a special Haudenosaunee Astronomy presentation with Samantha Doxtator, who will share celestial teachings passed down through our people. 🌟 📅 Date: June 3, 2025⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.📍 Location: AMBE Building Blocks (191 Rita […]
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