It was a turtle-y awesome time at the MCA Environment Program’s turtle release party! Snapping turtles are an at-risk species and the Environment team works hard to protect eggs from vulnerable nests and enhance hatchling survival rates. Our program found this turtle clutch and relocated it to an incubator, where they successfully hatched and were ready to return to […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict has released the following OFFICIAL list of nominees for the Kawehno:ke District By-Election. Nominations took place on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The official nominees for the Kawehno:ke By-Election are as follows: Rosemary Square Lloyd Benedict Lacey Pierce Thomas Francis DJ White Melissa/Iakowi:he’ne’ Oakes Vince Thompson A by-election for one (1) District […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Home Care/Home Support (HCHS) Program is providing the community with an update on their transition period. HCHS has now completed their transition from offices on Kawehno:ke to occupying office spaces in all three districts of Akwesasne. This transition was enacted to maximize the services accessible to their clients and to the Akwesasne community. HCHS […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a Back-To-School Prep Day full of FREE activities to help you get ready and recharge for the upcoming year! Stop by the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on Wednesday, August 30 for a day of fun and wellness. There will be activities for teachers and faculty from 10 a.m. – […]
Read more30Thompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a weekend class on traditional fishing techniques! TICC will be joined by experienced fishermen to teach participants how to make a nightline, gillnet & seine net. Instructors will demonstrate how to bait and use nets as well as spearfishing at night. The class will be held from September 15-17, 2023 and […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility celebrated its 29th anniversary on August 17, 2023. 29 years ago, the LTC opened its doors to residents in need of long-term and daily medical care. The LTC started its week-long anniversary celebration with several events throughout the week, such as: A performance by the local band, Crosswinds An ice cream truck on-site […]
Read moreThe Economic Development Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following: Dieter Indoor Lacrosse Turf 10 (purchased in 2007) The successful bidder is responsible for pickup. Sealed bids will be accepted until Seskehkó:wa/September 15, 2023, at 2:01 p.m. at the Economic Development office at ecdev@akwesasne.ca or mail to the following address: Unit #3 167 International Rd., Akwesasne, […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is reminding the community, especially parents and youth, that there has been a curfew in place since 1973 for youth. No youth under the age of 16 are permitted to be in the streets or public areas after 10 p.m. Parents that permit their children to violate this law may be subject to a fine. […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, August 15, 2023 the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Fallon David, the newly-elected District Chief of Kana:takon. District Chief David was elected through a by-election held on August 5, 2023 for the district of Kana:takon. Chief David was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kana:takon Recreation Center with […]
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