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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is holding a winter clothing drive! New and gently used winter items can be donated from now until December 2 at the following locations: TSI SNAIHNEIohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training InstituteMonday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. KANA:TAKONKanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health FacilityJordan’s Principle OfficeAdmin. 1Admin. 3Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. KAWEHNO:KEOffice of […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance is hosting a doll drive! This holiday season, we’re asking community members to help us fill our ambulance with new baby dolls! Dolls must have sleepy eyes (open when standing & closed when laid down). All donations will go to our local nursing homes (Iakhihsohtha Lodge & Tsiionkwanonhso:te) for elders with dementia/Alzheimer’s. Donations will […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is informing the community that the mask mandate has been reinstated, effective November 22, 2022, due to rising respiratory illness cases, such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID-19, and influenza, in and around the community of Akwesasne. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has opted to reinstate the mask mandate in an effort to protect […]
Read moreIndigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) is inviting interested athletes to Team Ontario tryouts for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! When: December 10-11, 2022Where: Oshawa, ON At NAIG, there will be 15 contemporary sports competitions, three of which are traditional Indigenous sports, including box lacrosse, 3D archery and canoe/kayaking. Team Ontario tryouts are open to Indigenous […]
Read moreThe Block 1 Lands consist of 108 parcels of land on Kawehno:ke located in 8 various areas around Cornwall Island. These parcels represent lands that were previously expropriated or man-made during the construction of the Seaway. In 2000, Canada agreed to return the lands to the Mohawks of Akwesasne as a partial settlement of Mohawk claims regarding the construction and […]
Read moreDecember 1st is World Aids Day — join the MCA Community Health in raising awareness of HIV/AIDS by wearing red. Community Health will be hosting a number of activities throughout the day. Stop by to see some of our awareness displays, pick up a lunch to-go at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (Sweetgrass Lane entrance), or participate in our Facebook quiz […]
Read moreJoin the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program from November 20–26 for National Addictions Awareness Week. This year we are placing the spotlight on how different communities across the country are helping those in their community with problematic substance use or who have a substance use disorder. It’s about showing how collaborating as a community, a Community of […]
Read moreThe Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic (KMC) would like to remind community members who have scheduled appointments with the medical team at KMC to please arrive on time for your appointment. Appointments are scheduled in 30-minute blocks and late arrivals can put a strain on the medical teams time with other patients. If you are going to be 10 minutes late, […]
Read moreSafe Zone is excited to host its first Friendsgiving potluck for the community! When: Monday, November 21 (5-7 p.m.)Where: HUD Training Room (Hogansburg, NY) Bring a dish and join the Safe Zone Ally Members for a traditional meal and good company! Feel free to bring salads, soda/juice, or other side dishes. If you have any questions, please […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
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