On February 7th, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Prevention Program (WHWPP) and the Thompson Island Cultural Camp (TICC) hosted the winter Elder Care Package giveaway at the St. Regis Recreation Center. TICC and WHWPP staff handed out 75 care packages to community elders who registered to receive a bag. Elders who registered received an email or […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program is excited to sponsor Ahkwesahsne Youth Volleyball! Community members ages 8-16 are invited to join us every Tuesday from February 7 – March 28. The sessions will be held at the Snye Recreation, Kana:takon School Gym, and the AMS Gym. Registration is free! If you have any questions, please contact the AFWP at […]
Read moreThe Skateboard Project is an initiative that aims to promote Indigenous artwork, physical activity, and collaboration between cultural centers across multiple Indigenous communities. In its second year, Kahnawà:ke, Kanehsatà:ke, Kenhtè:ke, Ahkwesáhsne and Six Nations came together to create 7 skateboards graphics showcasing the range of styles and cultural imagery. Two artists from Ahkwesáhsne participated this year. Joseph King was […]
Read moreThompson Island Cultural Camp would like to invite the community to a wooden boat-building workshop with Norman Peters! When: February 7-10, 2023 (9AM – 3PM)Where: Snye Recreation Stop by to say hi, observe the construction process, and participate as we work to revive this traditional practice! Light lunch & refreshments will be served.
Read moreWinter in Akwesasne can be extremely cold! Exposure to extreme cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia and become life-threatening.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Water/Wastewater Program is working to locate a leak in the water line within the districts of Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon. This unidentified leak has caused issues in keeping up with water demand, which can create further problems during power outages, snow storms, and cold weather. As our team works to rectify the issue as […]
Read moreHydro Quebec has notified the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne that they will be conducting a scheduled power outage on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Should weather prevent the work from being conducted, the outage will be moved to Wednesday, February 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hydro-Québec requires the outage in order to […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Family Wellness Program, in partnership with the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, will be hosting a sex trafficking workshop. Topics will include indicators of sex trafficking and the dangers of social media, including fake “apps” used by our young people to go undetected. When: February 22, 2023Where: Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort There will be 2 sessions throughout […]
Read moreLooking for something to do with your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day?! Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness and MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program have you covered! Join us on Friday, February 10th at Generations Park to test your teamwork skills in a seven-obstacle race against other pairs in the ultimate Sweetheart Couples Challenge. Check-in is at 5 p.m. and the […]
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