Each year, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne partners with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Enbridge to award bursaries to Akwesasne youth pursuing post-secondary education. Education is a powerful tool for building brighter futures — and these students have shown determination, resilience, and a commitment to their goals. The Akwesasne Student Bursary Awards not only celebrate individual achievement, but also […]
Read moreThrough conversations with local Residential School Survivors, a need has been identified to hold a meaningful Orange Shirt Day event within the community of Akwesasne. Survivors shared that commemoration should happen locally — where they feel rooted, seen, and supported. This collaborative event between the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) will take […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is taking applications for interested community members to serve as Community Trust Overseers. Deadline to apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Armstrong at taylor.armstrong@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2250 ext. 2163. Applications can be picked up at the MCA Admin. 1 Building in Kana:takon or downloaded below.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Ohiarí:ha/June 26, 2025 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]
Read moreMCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:Ohiaríha/June 9, 2025 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) are jointly informing the community about an organization referring to itself as the “Ierahkwa government.” This group is presenting itself as a legitimate governing body of the Akwesasne Mohawk people and is reportedly offering services such as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) stands in strong and unequivocal opposition to Ontario’s Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation is a direct attack on Indigenous rights, treaty responsibilities, and environmental protection. Bill 5 proposes changes that would allow developers to bypass archaeological assessments, which then puts sacred burial sites, ceremonial grounds, and ancestral lands […]
Read moreOn June 2, members of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne spent the day at Thompson Island Cultural Camp — reconnecting with our land, culture, and one another. The day was filled with meaningful activities and teachings, all made possible by our incredible MCA programs and staff. From paddling the shores of Thompson Island to learning about land rights and practicing […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) welcomed the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety Canada, for his first official visit to the community. The visit highlighted Akwesasne’s vital role in border security and the ongoing jurisdictional and economic challenges of being a cross-border First Nation. The Minister’s visit included stops at the Cornwall Port of Entry, a cultural event […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Onerahtohkó:wa/May 29, 2025 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]
Read moreOn May 6, 2025, Grand Chief Leonard Lazore represented the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne at a special event hosted by the University of Ottawa, marking the conclusion of its 2019 – 2024 Indigenous Action Plan. The ceremony not only reflected on the institution’s ongoing efforts toward reconciliation and inclusion, but also looked ahead to a future built on stronger partnerships […]
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