An Election was held on Saturday, October 7, 2023 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the Districts of Kawehnoke and Tsi Snaihne. No appeals were received by the deadline of October 12, 2023 at 2 p.m. OFFICIAL RESULTS Tsi Snaihne (2-Year Term) Shannon L. Lazore 11 Theresa Thompson 5 Kawehno:ke (4-Year Term) Joanne Jocko […]
Read moreA referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreAKWESASNE CANNABIS LAW & AKWESASNE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT LAW The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) would like to inform the community that the Voters List for the Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law Referendums have been posted at the following locations: Kana:takon Canada Post Office Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. […]
Read moreThe MCA Environment Program & the River Institute are excited to host another Remedial Action Plan gathering! When: Thursday, October 19 (5-8 p.m.)Where: Akwesasne Housing Authority (378 NY-37 A, Akwesasne, NY) Join us for dinner and an engaging conversation on consumption of local fish and wildlife. If you have any questions, please reach out the MCA Environment Program.
Read moreOn Wednesday, October 4, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted an art unveiling at the Tri-District Elders Lodge on Kawehno:ke. The MCA welcomed Kyle Thompson, a Cornwall resident, to Akwesasne as Kyle recently reached out to the organization wanting to donate a piece of his artwork to the Mohawks of Akwesasne. The Tri-District graciously accepted the artwork. Kyle Thompson […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment (DIHE) is pleased to announce a new infrastructure and housing project for 2023-2024. Infrastructure and site prep will begin in October 2023 on Hawthorne Road in Tsi Snaihne. The project will consist of road extension, hydro and waterline extension, and septic installation for apartment units. Five 3-bedroom […]
Read moreSpooky season is here and Akwesasne Child & Family Services is ready to celebrate! Brave teens ages 13-17 are invited for a fun (and frightful) evening at Cannamore Orchard. Food and transportation will be provided. Space is limited so register today! Please pick one session (Oct. 13 or Oct. 20) and sign up by email at dorian.benedict@akwesasne.ca or […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) welcomed a new member to their Health Advisory Board. DOH conducted a swearing-in ceremony with the new board member, Emmy Mitchell, on Thursday, October 5th. Emmy will represent the District of Tsi Snaihne during her tenure on the Health Advisory Board. The board consists of community members from each district […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services and Iakwa’shatste Youth Fitness would like to invite the community out for some fall fun with their Halloween Hike series! Join us each Wednesday in October for a themed walk, dinner, prizes and more! Each week will have a different activity or craft to go with the theme. This event is open to […]
Read moreElders ages 55+ are invited to join the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program on October 10, 2023 for a Medicinal Tea Tasting session with Alicia Cook! The class will be held at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. To register, please call 613-575-2341 ext. 3107 or email kyle.thompson@akwesasne.ca.
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