The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Land-Based Healing Program hosted a Clay Pottery Workshop on December 6, 2023. The workshop was hosted by Akwesasronon potter Nihahsenna’a Peters. Workshop attendees were provided with clay, tools, and instruction on how to design their clay pots. Nihahsenna’a also provided the attendees with the historical significance of clay pots to Haudenosaunee culture. Attendees […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit is excited to host a 5-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 December 21, 2023 – January 16, 2024 and are open to girls ages […]
Read moreTERM: DECEMBER 27, 2023 – DECEMBER 27, 2026 Salary:$25.00 per hour during Training and Election Preparation $30.00 per hour during Nomination and Voting Process (Any hours worked over 10 hours in a day, will be paid at the higher rate) Summary of Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the appointed individual will oversee the election process. The CEO/CRO […]
Read moreDeloitte, the Claims Administrator for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action, would like to inform our community members that many claim forms have been submitted with missing information and therefore cannot be processed. If any Akwesasronon have submitted a claim for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action and has not yet received a decision letter from the […]
Read moreThe MCA Environment Program, in partnership with Parks Canada, would like to announce that this year’s Deer Herd Reduction Program date is set for December 9-10, 2023 on Hill Island. Akwesasronon hunters that are interested in participating can contact Conservation Officer Taylor Mitchell at 613-930-3267. The deadline to sign up is Friday, December 1, 2023. All participants must […]
Read moreNominations were held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the District of Kana:takon. The official nominations are as follows: District of Kana:takon – 2-Year Term Carrie BenedictJenna DavidLaura Francis District of Kana:takon – 4-Year Term Waylon Cook (acclaimed into the position) A by-election for the 2-year term will be held on Saturday, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Cactus Cook Sunday has been named the new director of the Akwesasne Justice Department. Ms. Sunday has been acting in the position since the retirement of longtime director Joyce King earlier this year. The Akwesasne Justice Department oversees justice administration, including law development, as well as the Akwesasne Court […]
Read moreThe MCA Land-Based Healing Program is hosting a clay pottery workshop with Nihahsenna’a Peters! Join us on Wednesday, December 6 at 191 Rita Lane (Kawehno:ke) from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. There are limited spots available, so register soon! Sign up by emailing steevi.king@akwesasne.ca.
Read moreJoin the MCA Land-Based Healing and Traditional Medicine Programs every Tuesday in December for ladies tea! From 6 – 7 p.m. at Moon Akwesasne, Steevi and Arisawe will be leading open discussions on various topics, such as self-care, mental health, and more in a supportive environment. Tea/snacks will be provided and participants will receive a women’s wellness basket from […]
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