TRADITIONAL MEDICINES WOMEN’S GROUP — JUNE 2023

The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program’s monthly women’s group with Traditional Medicines will be hosting a workshop for June 2023, entitled “Finding New Ground.”   Join us on Wednesday, June 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the St. Regis Recreation Center. If you have any questions, please contact WHW Traditional Medicines at 613-575-2341 ext. 3100.  

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SHOOTING INCIDENT: KANA:TAKON

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 12:00 PM. Central dispatch received a call reporting the sound of gunshots near Butters Store in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis, QC).   AMPS patrols arrived on the scene, and canvassed shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported.   […]

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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY CELEBRATION

The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is excited to host a celebration in honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day! Join us for a day of food and family fun on Kawehno:ke.   When: Wednesday, June 21 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)Where: Native North American Travelling College   There will be bounce houses, painting, ice cream, corn soup, and more for all […]

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INDIGENOUS REFLECTION ART EXHIBIT

The MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is inviting elders aged 55 and older to an art exhibit featuring Kanietakeron Dave Fadden!   When: Tuesday, June 13 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)Where: Bluseed Studios (Saranac Lake, NY)   Transportation is provided with pick-up available at Sweetgrass Manor (10:45 a.m.) and Kateri Hall (11 a.m.).    To register, please contact Maya […]

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AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE WELCOME FOUR NEW CONSTABLES

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to congratulate four new police constables who successfully completed the Basic Constable Training course at the Ontario Police College. The four officers continued their training and recently graduated from the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia, Ontario.   The newly sworn-in officers are: Joey BrissonDanai DelormeAhwennaseh MitchellKahetonni Mitchell […]

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AMBE HOSTS PART TWO OF 2023 CULTURAL CELEBRATION

Today, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education hosted the second part of their 2023 Cultural Celebration! Last week, AMBE held the celebration for their Early Years students and now Grades 4-8 got to join in on the festivities.   It was a beautiful day at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, full of songs, dancing, traditional outfits, and plenty of smiles! Nia:wen to […]

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2023 PRIDE MONTH

Today, we mark the beginning of National 2SLGBTQQIA+ Pride Month. Pride Month is celebrated in the month of June to honor the 1969 Stonewall Riots in Manhattan which was the tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement.   Throughout the month, the Safe Zone Committee will be making posts to educate and raise awareness for the movement.   If you […]

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AMS HOLDS ANNUAL TOM LONGBOAT RUN

The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School held the Tom Longboat Run today, supporting physical activity and friendly competition amongst the students. The race has been held at Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education schools for decades.   Tom Longboat was a famous Onondaga distance runner who resided in Six Nations, Ontario. In 1907, he won the Boston Marathon, the first indigenous person to […]

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MEN’S HEALTH SCREENING EVENT

Men’s health matters…it’s time to take control of your health! Join the MCA Community Health Program on June 14, 2023 for a men’s health screening event.    This event offers free blood pressure/blood sugar screening with our diabetes nurse, a variety of educational information on smoking cessation, fitness, sexual health,mental health, oral hygiene & healthy recipes. Anyone participating in the […]

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COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM — OPEN GYM

The MCA Community Health Program is providing open access to their fitness center from June 6 – August 31, 2023. Community members and MCA employees are invited to exercise with equipment at their own pace from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.   A sign-in sheet will be posted on the table in front of the […]

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