The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Chief Electoral Officer has provided the following unofficial results of the Akwesasne Membership Board By-Election, which was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS Kana:takon District — One (1) seat for a 4-year term (time remaining): Cody David — 33 votesRachel Smoke-Wheatley — 14 votes Unofficial Candidate Elected: Cody David Any appeals to the […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is seeking donations for Safe Haven Bundles, an initiative providing essential go-bags to individuals and families escaping domestic violence. These bundles offer comfort and critical resources to those in need. AFWP is accepting donations of: 🎁 Gift Cards (groceries, gas, clothing, local restaurants, etc.)🛁 Personal Care Items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.)🌿 Wellness […]
Read moreMark your calendars for a special two-day event that brings together the Akwesasne and Military communities in the spirit of healing, friendship, and appreciation! 🗓️ Saturday, June 7 | 1900 hrs – 2100 hrs (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.) Come out to the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena for a Friendship Lacrosse Game, uniting Akwesasne and Canadian Armed Forces members in a game […]
Read moreProtect yourself and your family from measles. 🛡️ MCA’s Community Health Services is hosting a series of measles vaccine clinics:• Monday, April 7: Snye Recreation Center, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.• Wednesday, April 9: Community Health Services, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.• Friday, April 11: Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Vaccine Eligibility:1st Dose: 12 months of age2nd Dose: 4 years […]
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 moreParents, caregivers, and families — this event is for you! Akwesasne Zero 2 Six is hosting a Baby/Family Resource Fair packed with helpful info, local resources, and fun activities. 📅 Saturday, April 5, 2025📍 Kana:takon Recreation⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM Have questions about RESP savings, breastfeeding, outdoor play, free clothing resources, or Jordan’s Principle? Learn from local programs, connect […]
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 moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) will be offering a pop-up service location for status card renewals. Normally located on Kawehno:ke, OVS will be available in the District of Kana:takon for community members who want to renew their laminated status cards. Join us on Wednesday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is aware of the concerns surrounding Bill 84 and its potential impact on Indigenous rights. This proposed law aims to enforce a single culture, language, and set of values in Quebec, which has raised questions about how it may affect First Nations communities. MCA has been actively working with Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Indigenous […]
Read moreIssued by: Thompson Island Cultural Camp (TICC) Deadline: April 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM OVERVIEW Thompson Island Cultural Camp, operated by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is seeking proposals from experienced basket-making instructors to lead workshops for groups of up to 30 students. SCOPE OF WORK The selected instructor will: Provide all necessary materials for participants. Teach a […]
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