The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 24 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings continue to be held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting […]
Read moreJoin ACFS & Snipe Clan Botanicals in a night of salve making! This class is a reminder that it is important to focus on self-care and being kind to yourself as well. You cannot pour out of an empty cup so take some time for yourself on February 25th. Class is open to ages 16+ and will begin at […]
Read moreThe amazing group at 28 Lacrosse will be hosting two 1-hour sessions where they will touch base on the mental health impacts of bullying and host a fun game of lacrosse! When: February 22, 2022Where: Heart to Heart Fitness Group A: Ages 12-14 — 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMGroup B: Ages 15-17 — 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM […]
Read moreJoin us next week to celebrate Kindness Week! February 23rd is Pink Shirt Day — Pink Shirt Day is an annual event held across Canada and other parts of the world where people wear pink shirts to stand against bullying. The initiative was started in 2007 to celebrate diversity in all its forms and to support workplaces, communities and […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Economic Development is proud to announce that it has received a $291,030 grant from Natural Resources Canada for the purchase of four electric vehicles (EVs) and four charging stations. Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Awareness Initiative is committed to helping Canada reduce and eliminate vehicle exhaust and pollution. “We’re equipping Canadians […]
Read moreDid you know that flooding is the nation’s most common and most costly natural disaster? Flooding can happen in every city, state/province and territory. However, all floods are not alike. Some can develop slowly during an extended period of rain, or in a warming trend following heavy snow. Others, such as flash floods, can occur quickly, even without any visible […]
Read moreFully vaccinated travellers entering Canada will no longer be required to take a pre-arrival molecular test (PCR) as of February 28th. Travellers will still be required to take a pre-arrival test, but can opt for an authorized rapid antigen test instead. The rapid antigen test must be taken no more than one day before arrival to your scheduled flight or […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that our offices will continue to be open to community members by appointment only. MCA offices have had limited public access since January 3, 2022, due to the increased COVID-19 cases and presence of the Omicron variant in our community and surrounding areas. To access any MCA […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be distributing COVID-19 rapid test kits to the community on Friday, February 18. The distribution will take place from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the following locations: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Parking Lot, Kana:takon Recreation Centre Parking Lot, Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre Parking Lot. Rapid tests will be given out via drive-thru service […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a natural dye workshop with Sarah Gotowka! Join us on February 26, 2022 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. to learn how to dye cloth naturally using kitchen scraps. Participants will be provided a pre-mordanted silk scarf to use and given a list of food scraps to collect before class. The session […]
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