It may have been a rainy day in Akwesasne, but that didn’t stop the celebration! The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education held its second and final Cultural Celebration of the school year — and what a beautiful gathering it was. Students from Grades 4–8, along with some graduating CCVS high schoolers, filled the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena with energy, laughter, and pride […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Elder Services Program is pleased to offer lawn care assistance for eligible elders living in the northern portion of Akwesasne. 🌿 WHO CAN APPLY?This service is available to Akwesasne residents who:• Are 60 years of age or older• Are no longer physically able to perform lawn care• Do not have family support available to assist• […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment is pleased to launch the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Home Repair Program — an initiative designed to support Akwesasne families with essential home repairs. This program is available to community members living with children under 18 who need critical repairs to their primary residence, such […]
Read moreThanks to the amazing Iakhihsohtha Lodge team and a group of generous volunteers, our totas were front and centre for this year’s 2025 Akwesasne Memorial Day Parade! With help from Mary Faye and Toby Roundpoint — who kindly donated their time and materials — our elders had a beautiful float to ride in style. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren hopped on […]
Read moreIn response to the rising need of a detox center within our own community, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health opened the Sahatihará:ne Detox Center (SDC). With the doors to the detox center being open for many months, there have been many misconceptions on what a detox center does, and what it does not, for a person’s recovery […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Dental Clinic Transition Coordinator, Thresea Adams, has concluded her position as of May 17, 2025. The DOH sends her a sincere nia:wen/thank you for her assistance and service to the community. The information below is a list of resources researched and compiled by the Dental Clinic Transition Coordinator during her tenure: WHERE CAN […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) welcomed the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety Canada, for his first official visit to the community. The visit highlighted Akwesasne’s vital role in border security and the ongoing jurisdictional and economic challenges of being a cross-border First Nation. The Minister’s visit included stops at the Cornwall Port of Entry, a cultural event […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Child & Family Services Traditional Support Unit is excited to host a 6-week spiritual initiative for young women! Join us for workshops and presentations that will teach life skills and enrich your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual knowledge. These weekly events will be held from May 29 – July 5, 2025 and are open to girls ages 14-18. […]
Read moreToday, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education launched the first round of its annual Cultural Celebration — and our youngest learners lit up the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena! The gym echoed with laughter and tiny footsteps as students from the Early Years and Grades 1–3 sang, danced, and celebrated our Onkwehonwe culture through music, movement, and traditional dress. As a special […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services invites fathers and their little ones to a fun and hands-on hair styling class just for rakenis! 💈 Join us on Sunday, June 1 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. at AMBE Building Blocks (191 Rita Lane, Kawehno:ke) for a chance to learn simple hair techniques and spend some quality time together. Whether you’re brushing, braiding, […]
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