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 […]
Read moreMen’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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe Community Health Program is sharing their June 2023 Fitness Program calendar with the community. Please note that any scheduled classes will be cancelled if MCA is closed for any reason. Other issues may arise that will cause fitness classes to be cancelled. Please check the Community Health Program’s Facebook Page for any updates/cancellations. If you have any […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, May 30, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a small ceremony for the Ionkwakwé:nion Book of Accomplishments at the Benson Centre in Cornwall. Players of the Cornwall Girls Hockey Association’s U13A Typhoons team, joined by their coaches and families, were invited to sign the book and be honoured for their work with the 2023 Chevrolet Good Deeds Cup. […]
Read moreDress in your favorite princess gown or prince suit and bring your grown-up to dance the night away! Moms, dads, aunties, uncles, totas, and cousins are welcome to escort their little one for a night of fun. Join us on Sunday, June 11 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center. Snacks & refreshments will be served. […]
Read moreThe MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is inviting elders (ages 55+) for a visit to the Upper Canada Migratory Bird Sanctuary! When: Tuesday, June 6Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Transportation is provided with pick-up available at Sweetgrass Manor (9:45 a.m.) and Kateri Hall (10 a.m.). To register, please contact Cullen Jacobs at cullen.jacobs@akwesasne.ca or call (613) […]
Read moreThe Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, and Rez Riders are excited to host a bike rodeo at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena! Join us on Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. for safety demos, obstacle courses, giveaways, and free food for all to enjoy.
Read moreThrough the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne & Canada Border Services Agency Border Collaboration Initiative (BCI), CBSA is seeking artwork from Akwesasne youth to display on a rotating basis at the Cornwall Port of Entry. The artwork will help travelers and visitors learn more about Akwesasne and its history, while recognizing the Mohawk people for their rich and vibrant culture of […]
Read moreJoin the Akwesasne Skatepark on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 for Indigenous Peoples Day + Go Skateboarding Day featuring Annie Guglia! There will be traditional singers and dancers, an art station with Akwesasne’s Kit Thomas (painting white Vans shoes for kids who previously registered), free skateboard lessons for people of all ages/levels and prizes!
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