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A BERRY GOOD TIME: STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL CELEBRATES CULTURE, COMMUNITY & KEN’NIIOHONTÉHSHA 2025

The scent of ken’niiohontéhsha (strawberries) filled the air in and around the Kana:takon Recreation Center as the AMBE Mohawk Language & Culture Program hosted its first Strawberry Festival — a celebration rooted in tradition, community, and creativity. Held on June 17, the event welcomed community members of all ages to enjoy a day of strawberry-themed activities, games, crafts, and teachings. […]

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SEED SONGS TEACHINGS SERIES

The MCA Land-Based Healing Program invites the community to take part in Seed Songs Teachings with the Kontiwennake’tskwás Singing Group — a powerful opportunity to reconnect with the land through traditional song. 🎶 🗓️ June 23, 24, 25 & 30📍 A’nowara’kó:wa Arena🕕 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. These gatherings honour the songs that call to our seed relatives — songs […]

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SLIME, SMILES, AND STORIES AT TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE!

Last week, the halls of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility were filled with laughter, joy, and a little bit of slime! 🧼✨   A group of bright and caring Akwesasne youth made a heartwarming visit to our beloved totas, spending the day chatting, giggling, and — yes — teaching them how to make slime!   The elders were all […]

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HELPING FAMILIES UNDERSTAND DEMENTIA WORKSHOP

The Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility (LTC) is hosting the workshop “Helping Families Understand Dementia with Josee.” The workshop will be hosted by Josée Desrochers Luduc, Education Coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Society of Cornwall & District.   The workshop will take place on Monday, June 16 at the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care facility’s South Activity Room from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.    […]

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SUSPECTED HUMAN SMUGGLING OPERATION DISRUPTED ON KAWEHNO:KE

Akwesasne, ON – On June 7, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) was contacted by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police regarding a serious incident involving suspected human smuggling.   Three individuals — an adult male, an adult female, and a child — were intercepted by Tribal Police in the area of Raquette Point, Akwesasne, […]

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SUPPORT EFFORTS UNDERWAY FOR SANDY LAKE FAMILIES

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is extending its full support to over 375 evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation who have arrived at the Devcore Centre in Cornwall due to the ongoing wildfire emergency in Northern Ontario. The City of Cornwall, the Canadian Red Cross, and other key partners have activated a coordinated response to provide shelter, medical care, and […]

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2SLGBTQIA+ BEACH DAY AT BARNHART

Dive into summer fun with the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program on June 30 at Barnhart Beach! From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy games, family-friendly activities, beach yoga, and tasty food and drinks. 🏖️ Everyone’s invited — let’s celebrate Pride Month and soak up the sunshine together! 🌈☀️  

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LEARN TO SAVE A LIFE: YOUTH FIRST AID & CPR CLASS

Akwesasne Child & Family Services is hosting a Youth Emergency First Aid & CPR Class for ages 10–15 — a hands-on way to build confidence and learn how to respond in real emergencies.   📅 Saturday, June 14 🕘 9 AM – 4 PM 📍 St. Regis Recreation Center   In just one day, youth will gain life-saving skills, essential safety knowledge, […]

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YOUTH CLASS: MAKE A MEDICINE POUCH

Akwesasne Child & Family Services invites youth ages 10–15 to a hands-on Medicine Pouch Class — just in time to make your rakeni something special for Father’s Day! 📅 Date: Thursday, June 12🕔 Time: 5 PM – 8 PM📍 Location: Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY) Spots are limited — to register, please email falan.francis@akwesasne.ca. Give […]

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COMMUNITY ADVISORY: “IERAHKWA GOVERNMENT” NOT AFFILIATED WITH SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE OR MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE

MCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:Ohiaríha/June 9, 2025 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) are jointly informing the community about an organization referring to itself as the “Ierahkwa government.” This group is presenting itself as a legitimate governing body of the Akwesasne Mohawk people and is reportedly offering services such as […]

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