FITBIT FANATICS WIN MOCC WALK 2018 FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO

AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to announce that the Fitbit Fanatics have taken first place in the Southern Ontario Team category for the 2018 Mocc Walk, a free challenge created by the Ontario Native Women’s Association’s Diabetes Program, in an effort to raise Diabetes Awareness, as well as to promote physical activity among Indigenous […]

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PROPOSED NATURAL GAS PIPELINE INFORMATIONAL SESSION

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be hosting an informational “lunch and learn” session this week for MCA staff regarding the proposed natural gas pipeline project on Kawehno:ke.   When: Friday, September 21 Where: Kana:takon Recreation Center | 12:30 PM ‒ 1:30 PM   Employees are encourages to attend, but must obtain approval from a supervisor. Pizza, wings and salad […]

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SIBC ‒ TEMPORARY BRIDGE CLOSURE FOR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

The South Channel Bridge (linking Kawehno:ke/Cornwall Island to Rooseveltown, NY) will be closed on Tuesday, September 25 from 12 AM (midnight) ‒ 4 AM. In the event of rain, the temporary closure will be moved to the next available day. Please follow instructions provided by the flaggers. For further information, please visit www.sibc.ca, call 613-932-6601 or email at sibc@sibc.ca.

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Teaching of the Big Fire

On Friday, September 7, 2018, the Traditional Medicine Program is sponsoring a free workshop at the Kana:takon Recreation Center between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Some topics of discussion will include the origin of Katsistohwanen, unification of the ceremonial fires, and the three principles to be maintained including the four sacred ceremonies, unification of the people and welfare of elders.   […]

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Kawehno:ke Hydro Pole Replacement

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne in cooperation with Cornwall Electric FortisOntario Cornwall Electric has been granted permission by Council to replace existing hydro electric utility poles with new ones starting from the corridor, International Road heading east on the main Island Road up to the former Iroquois Water Plant location. Cornwall Electric has hired a national company named ‘Valard Construction’ who specialize in […]

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