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09/15/2026

AKWESASNE ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2026
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe invite the community to come together for Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Generations Park.

Join us for a day of activities, food, social dancing, teachings, demonstrations and opportunities to connect through culture, ceremony and community.

Orange Shirt Day is an opportunity to honor the courage, strength and resilience of residential school survivors and their families while celebrating culture, ceremony, food and community.

The day will include a Community Walk at 9:30 a.m., followed by the opening at 10:00 a.m. Activities will continue throughout the day, with lunch at noon and the Medicine Game beginning at 1:00 p.m. There will also be activities and demonstrations for all ages, including basket weaving, cornhusk doll making, belt weaving, screen-printing, rattle kits and much more.

The event is free and open to everyone, rain or shine.

🧡 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
📍 Generations Park | 30 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY WALK
Those wishing to participate in the Community Walk and use shuttle transportation are asked to arrive at Generations Park by 9:00 a.m. Shuttles will transport participants to Church Street for the 9:30 a.m. start.

The roadway along the walk route will be temporarily closed to traffic during the Community Walk. Motorists are asked to expect traffic delays, plan accordingly, and use caution in the area.

SMOKE DANCE SIGN-UP
Registration for the Smoke Dance Competition is available in advance through the online registration form or in person on the day of the event at Generations Park.
🔗 Register online: https://forms.gle/eoctcA3sQkFVCAoU9

We encourage Akwesasró:non to wear orange and join us for this important day of reflection, healing and community.

06/17/2026

Join Akwesasne Mohawk artist Angello Johnson for an introductory basket-making class for new and experienced basket makers.

Saturday, June 27 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$150/Members; $175/General Public

All attendees will be provided a hands-on demonstration for preparing black ash materials and a cultural background on basket making. All participants will be provided with splints, forms, and handles to complete a black ash berry basket by the end of the class.

Register now: https://www.theadkx.org/event/black-ash-berry-basket-making-with-angelo-johnson/

05/09/2026

05/04/2026

Join us for Log Pounding Thursdays this May!

In partnership with the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment and the Akwesasne Cultural Center, the SRMT Environment Division's Land Resources Program invites you to our community log pounding events, happening every Thursday in May (7th, 14th, 21st & 28th) from 9AM to 4PM at the Akwesasne Cultural Center.

Watch, learn, or jump in as we turn black ash logs into splints for basketmaking, a tradition rooted in culture and community. All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Looking to purchase basket-grade black ash logs? They're available through ATFE. Contact Craig Arquette at 518-358-5937 for details.

Plus, explore info booths and connect with others keeping these traditions alive. See you there!

04/02/2026

03/30/2026

UPDATE: The Keepers of the Fire workshop is now full. Additional registrations will be added to a waitlist and contacted if a spot becomes available. Nia:wen to everyone who registered!

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KEEPERS OF THE FIRE
Join the Akwesasne Child & Family Services Traditional Support Team for a meaningful weekend of connection, culture, and creation.

This gathering brings together male youth (12+) and adult male role models to learn, share, and grow through traditional teachings, mentorship, and pack basket making. It is an opportunity to spend time together, build skills, and strengthen bonds across generations.

Each pair will create one pack basket.
Date: April 11 & 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Akwesasne Housing Authority
Lunch will be provided.

Space is limited. To register please contact [email protected].