Celebrate Father’s Day with Akwesasne Child & Family Services! Join us for a fun-filled morning featuring lacrosse teachings, followed by a special medicine game for fathers and sons. A limited number of wooden sticks will be available to borrow, but we encourage you to bring your own if you have one. 🥍 After the game, stick around for a delicious […]
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 moreJoin us for an evening of stories from the skies and stars! The Akwesasne Child & Family Services’ Traditional Support Unit invites you to a special Haudenosaunee Astronomy presentation with Samantha Doxtator, who will share celestial teachings passed down through our people. 🌟 📅 Date: June 3, 2025⏰ Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.📍 Location: AMBE Building Blocks (191 Rita […]
Read moreToday, the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education hosted its very first Middle School Unity Day — a celebration of togetherness, wellness, and fun at Generations Park! Grade 6, 7, and 8 students from all district schools came together for a day filled with kickball, lacrosse, basketball, cornhole, arts and crafts, and more. One special activity — the Unity Basket […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling six (6) vacant seats on the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC); two (2) seats each for the districts of Kawehno:ke, Kana:takon, and Tsi Snaihne with a term of three (3) years. In accordance with the Akwesasne Mohawk Policing Agreement and the AMPC Charter, all interested residents are asked to submit completed packages […]
Read moreIt may have been a rainy day in Akwesasne, but that didn’t stop the celebration! The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education held its second and final Cultural Celebration of the school year — and what a beautiful gathering it was. Students from Grades 4–8, along with some graduating CCVS high schoolers, filled the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena with energy, laughter, and pride […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health’s Elder Services Program is pleased to offer lawn care assistance for eligible elders living in the northern portion of Akwesasne. 🌿 WHO CAN APPLY?This service is available to Akwesasne residents who:• Are 60 years of age or older• Are no longer physically able to perform lawn care• Do not have family support available to assist• […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment is pleased to launch the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Home Repair Program — an initiative designed to support Akwesasne families with essential home repairs. This program is available to community members living with children under 18 who need critical repairs to their primary residence, such […]
Read moreThanks to the amazing Iakhihsohtha Lodge team and a group of generous volunteers, our totas were front and centre for this year’s 2025 Akwesasne Memorial Day Parade! With help from Mary Faye and Toby Roundpoint — who kindly donated their time and materials — our elders had a beautiful float to ride in style. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren hopped on […]
Read moreIn response to the rising need of a detox center within our own community, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health opened the Sahatihará:ne Detox Center (SDC). With the doors to the detox center being open for many months, there have been many misconceptions on what a detox center does, and what it does not, for a person’s recovery […]
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