The following are the official results of the Kana:takon by-election nominations held on November 12, 2022 for the position of District Chief: Larry King Theresa Jacobs Rachel Lazare Dalton Thomas Sherril Thomas-Lazare A by-election for one (1) District Chief will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in the district of Kana:takon from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program, Thompson Island Cultural Camp, and Akwesasne Child & Family Services have teamed up to give away care packages to elders across the community! When: Tuesday, November 22 (1-4 p.m.)Where: St. Regis Recreation Center There are 75 care packages available for elders ages 65 and older. They include locally-harvested […]
Read moreThe Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be hosting 3 community sessions on our Regional Education Agreement. Join us to receive information on the agreement and ask any questions you may have. Light refreshments will be available. Tuesday, November 15Kana:takon School5 p.m. Wednesday, November 16Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute5 p.m. Thursday, November 17Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS)5 p.m. […]
Read moreOn Monday, November 14, 2022, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an unresponsive female who had overdosed on drugs at a residence on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Provincial Ambulance attended a residence and provided lifesaving measures, including administering naloxone (Narcan) to the unresponsive female. The female was transported to a local hospital and is expected to […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that during the week of November 21–23, 2022, “active threat” training will be conducted at MCA facilities in all three districts. As part of this staff training, drills and mock exercises will be conducted to simulate an active shooter situation or other safety threat. Please be aware that these exercises are […]
Read moreThe following are the unofficial results of the Kana:takon by-election nominations held on November 12, 2022 for one District Chief position. The deadline to accept nominations is Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 12 p.m. Candidate Nominator Seconder Cheavee Willie Florence Phillips Shirley Phillips Larry King Ernestine Oakes Annie King Sherril Thomas-Lazore Johanne Jackson Jerry Jackson Theresa Jacobs Carlee King […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a pipe-making class with Katsitsionni Fox! When: Friday, November 18 (5 p.m.)Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena The firing of the pipes will take place on Wednesday, November 23. Participants are not required to attend, but are still welcome to join! This class is limited to 10 participants. To register, please email ticc@akwesasne.ca.
Read morePlease see the attached detour plan for the paving of Park Street in Kana:takon, which is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, November 9, 2022). The detours are necessary as part of the planning efforts from the contractor. The Hilltop Drive laneway through Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io will be open while the resurfacing of Park Street is being completed. We would like to […]
Read moreJoin the MCA Community Health Program for a community health fair at the Kana:takon Recreation Center! On November 30th, stop by from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a variety of free health screenings, educational tables, a fitness challenge, giveaways, and more. To-go lunch will be provided at 11 a.m. (first come, first serve). For more information, please […]
Read moreNovember 14th is World Diabetes Day — show your support for diabetes education, awareness, and prevention by wearing blue! The MCA Community Health Program will be distributing blue t-shirts at the following locations on November 14th: Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute (10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) BMO at Peace Tree Mall (12 p.m. – 1 p.m.) Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health […]
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