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Press Release
AMBE ELECTION FOR KANA:TAKON DISTRICT
An election will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in Kana:takon for two (2) Board Members of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE). The election will be held at Kana:takon School from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. List of Candidates: Cecilia (Ceely) King Teresa Oakes Lizzy Sawatis
Read moreMCA BY-ELECTION FOR KANA:TAKON DISTRICT CHIEF
A by-election will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 for one (1) District Chief in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The by-election will be held at Kana:takon School from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. List of Candidates: Fallon David Theresa Jacobs Larry King Leona Lafrance
Read moreSAVE THE DATE: ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2023
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is collaborating with the Native North American Travelling College, the City of Cornwall and the Children’s Aid Society to hold an event of reflection and learning in honour of Orange Shirt Day. The event will take place on September 30, 2023 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Lamoureux Park, Cornwall. The event will feature traditional […]
Read moreUPDATE: MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE TO HOLD BY-ELECTION FOR KAWEHNO:KE DISTRICT CHIEF
The Acting Executive Director has called for a by-election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Nominations will be held 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 […]
Read moreOTTAWA REDBLACKS AND UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA GEE-GEE’S HOST FOOTBALL CAMP AT A’NOWARA’KO:WA ARENA
On Monday, July 31, 2023, the Ottawa REDBLACKS and the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted a football camp for local Akwesasne and area youth. Ben Maracle, a resident of Tyendinaga, and quarterback for the University of Ottawa Gee-Gee’s hosted the event at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena in the hopes of building the sport of football in indigenous communities. The football […]
Read moreAKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE IDENTIFY BODY FOUND IN ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service has identified the body of a man that was found in the St. Lawrence River on July 3, 2023 in the area of Ross Island, Akwesasne. The coroner’s office has provided confirmation that the individual is Casey Oakes, age 30 of Akwesasne, who went missing in March 2023. We wish to extend our condolences […]
Read moreOFFICIAL NOMINATION RESULTS FOR AMBE ELECTION
The following candidates have accepted their nominations for the upcoming Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education election: Cecilia (Ceely) KingTeresa OakesElizabeth (Lizzy) Sawatis An election for two (2) Board Members of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 in the District of Kana:takon from the hours of 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at […]
Read moreDEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WELCOMES NEW HEALTH ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed new members to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board members on Wednesday, July 26th. The board consists of community members from each district who will provide community input and ensure good governance of DOH and its priorities. DOH Advisory Board members were […]
Read moreSAHATIHA’HARÁ:NE DETOX CENTER OPEN HOUSE
The Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Center (SDC) is excited to host an open house! Join us on Friday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a chance to meet the SDC staff, tour the facility, and get answers to your questions about substance use and recovery options. The Sahatiha’hará:ne Detox Facility is located at 44 James Lane on Kawehno:ke. […]
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