The Acting Executive Director has called for a by-election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Nominations will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center. A by-election, if needed, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9 […]
Read moreOn Monday, July 31, 2023, the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted a football camp for local Akwesasne and area youth. Ben Maracle, a resident of Tyendinaga, and quarterback for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted the event at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena in the hopes of building the sport of football in indigenous communities. The football […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services will be hosting a variety of activities from August 14-18 as part of their Cultural Camp! Join us for pottery, basket-making, canoeing, a museum visit, and more.
Read moreBlastomycosis is an infection caused by breathing in spores of the soil fungus Blastomyces, and usually begins as a lung infection. It is not spread from person-to-person or from dogs to people. Signs of illness usually take up to three months to develop. Blastomycosis is treatable! If left untreated, the infection can become more severe and could require hospitalization […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service has identified the body of a man that was found in the St. Lawrence River on July 3, 2023 in the area of Ross Island, Akwesasne. The coroner’s office has provided confirmation that the individual is Casey Oakes, age 30 of Akwesasne, who went missing in March 2023. We wish to extend our condolences […]
Read moreThe following candidates have accepted their nominations for the upcoming Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education election: Cecilia (Ceely) KingTeresa OakesElizabeth (Lizzy) Sawatis An election for two (2) Board Members of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in the District of Kana:takon from the hours of 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed new members to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board members on Wednesday, July 26th. The board consists of community members from each district who will provide community input and ensure good governance of DOH and its priorities. DOH Advisory Board members were […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is inviting elders ages 55+ on a trip to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa! Join us on Tuesday, August 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., transportation will be provided with pick-ups at Sweetgrass Manor and Kateri Hall. To register, please contact Cullen Jacobs at cullen.jacobs@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2341 ext. 3112.
Read moreThe Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Center (SDC) is excited to host an open house! Join us on Friday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a chance to meet the SDC staff, tour the facility, and get answers to your questions about substance use and recovery options. The Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Facility is located at 44 James Lane on Kawehno:ke. […]
Read moreThe following candidates have accepted their nominations for the upcoming Kana:takon By-Election: Fallon David Theresa Jacobs Larry King Leona Lafrance A by-election for one (1) Kana:takon District Chief will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in the District of Kana:takon from the hours of 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the following location: Kana:takon School Advance […]
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