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TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE CELEBRATES 29TH ANNIVERSARY
The Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility celebrated its 29th anniversary on August 17, 2023. 29 years ago, the LTC opened its doors to residents in need of long-term and daily medical care. The LTC started its week-long anniversary celebration with several events throughout the week, such as: A performance by the local band, Crosswinds An ice cream truck on-site […]
Read moreECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS — ARENA LACROSSE TURF
The Economic Development Department will be accepting sealed bids for the following: Dieter Indoor Lacrosse Turf 10 (purchased in 2007) The successful bidder is responsible for pickup. Sealed bids will be accepted until Seskehkó:wa/September 15, 2023, at 2:01 p.m. at the Economic Development office at ecdev@akwesasne.ca or mail to the following address: Unit #3 167 International Rd., Akwesasne, […]
Read moreYOUTH CURFEW REMAINS IN EFFECT
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is reminding the community, especially parents and youth, that there has been a curfew in place since 1973 for youth. No youth under the age of 16 are permitted to be in the streets or public areas after 10 p.m. Parents that permit their children to violate this law may be subject to a fine. […]
Read moreSWEARING-IN CEREMONY HELD FOR KANA:TAKON DISTRICT CHIEF FALLON DAVID
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023 the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Fallon David, the newly-elected District Chief of Kana:takon. District Chief David was elected through a by-election held on August 5, 2023 for the district of Kana:takon. Chief David was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kana:takon Recreation Center with […]
Read moreTEEN GIRLS GROUP
Akwesasne Child & Family Services is hosting a teen girl group every week until September 5! Girls ages 13-17 are invited to join us on the following dates for fun activities, mentorship, and more: August 17, 2023 @ Kana:takon Recreation Center August 24, 2023 @ Native North American Travelling College August 31, 2023 @ Kana:takon Recreation Center September 5, […]
Read moreNOMINATIONS FOR KAWEHNO:KE BY-ELECTION
Nominations will be held for one (1) Kawehno:ke District Chief on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center. A by-election, if needed, will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Voters Lists have […]
Read moreASSOCIATE MINISTER & MPP VISIT AKWESASNE TO HAVE HEALTH & ADDICTIONS DISCUSSIONS
Associate Minister of Mental Health & Addictions Michael Tibollo, and Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) Nolan Quinn, paid a visit to Akwesasne on Friday, August 11th. Associate Minister Tibollo and MPP Quinn’s visit was specific to continuing to build a relationship between the Ontario Government and Akwesasne in regard to Mental Health & Addictions. A tour of Akwesasne was […]
Read moreOFFICIAL RESULTS: TWO BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED TO AMBE
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has confirmed the results of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education election that took place on August 5, 2023. No appeals were received and therefore the election results are now official. The following candidates have been elected to 3-year AMBE terms for the district of Kana:takon: Cecelia King (Ceely) Teresa Oakes […]
Read moreOFFICIAL RESULTS OF KANA:TAKON BY-ELECTION
For Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 11, 2023 A by-election was held in the district of Kana:takon on August 5, 2023 for 1 (one) Kana:takon district chief. An appeal letter was filed, and the appeal board deemed the submission did not meet the standards of an appeal prescribed by the Akwesasne Election Law. Therefore, the Chief Electoral Officer has provided notice of […]
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