Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Economic Development Program

Invitation to join free Greenhouse Production & Vertical Farming Webinars The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines have partnered with the Northern Food Distribution Network, Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance, Bioenterprise and the Rural Agri-Innovation Network to host these Webinars.... As technology becomes available, new crops and production methods are expanding opportunities in northern Ontario. Learn from the experts about some of the key things to consider when starting a project, what resources are available to help you on your way, and how municipalities can play a role in supporting sector growth. Greenhouse Production Workshop - Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 11:00 to 4:30 Vertical Farming Workshop - Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 11:00 to 4:00 To view the full day’s agenda, please visit the event registration page: Greenhouse & Vertical Farming Workshops | nofia (nofia-agri.com) You can register for the webinars here: https://survey.clicktools.com/app/survey/go.jsp

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Do you dream of starting a thriving business in the food & beverage industry? Can your idea use e-commerce, social media, and other digital strategies to successfully launch and scale? Do you live in Canada?... We Are Womxn are accepting applications for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in the FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY for an opportunity to receive a Grant of $2,000 and Mentorship https://www.wearewomxn.ca//first-waw-grant-and-mentorship- Contact: [email protected] Deadline: April 2, 2021

Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs Do you dream of starting a thriving business in the food & beverage industry? Can your idea use e-commerce, social media, and other digital strategies to successfully launch and scale? Do you live in Canada?... We Are Womxn are accepting applications for Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs in the FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY for an opportunity to receive a Grant of $2,000 and Mentorship https://www.wearewomxn.ca//first-waw-grant-and-mentorship- Contact: [email protected] Deadline: April 2, 2021

Ontario Small Business Support Grant for Indigenous Businesses. (Please read full posting before completing the application to ensure eligibility) Fill out the following application in the link below: www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/msrf/#/...Continue reading

Join us for the Community Information Session via Zoom: Monday, February 22, 2021 at 6 p.m. To receive the Zoom meeting link, please sign up by emailing [email protected]. If you have questions prior to the meeting please send them to this address as well

FTTH PROJECT UPDATE Starting Monday, February 8, Directbore will be conducting the horizontal boring from Tsi Snaihne to Kana:takon. The crew will be on River Road, close to the current ice bridge. Community members are asked to be mindful of the construction zones. If possible, please avoid this area for the next week while the construction is underway.... Akwesasronon can expect: Possible traffic delays on River Road, just passed the ice bridge point in Snye Possibility of evening working hours Possibility of a section of Kateri Tekakwitha St. being partially blocked or closed off (notification will be provided to community members prior to any closure) Also, please note that pets may be sensitive to the vibration that comes from the boring. It is recommended to bring or keep dogs inside during construction. Nia:wen.

Just a reminder: Check your Business Registration Certificate, they are yearly renewals. If you need to renew your DBA please email [email protected] Nia:wen

The Department of Economic Development, along with Information Services, Environment Program and Water and Waste Water have been working together to bring high speed internet connectivity to the community in the District of Snye. We appreciate the contractors working with us to bring this new infrastructure, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. We continue to ask community to drive safely near the sites and if you have any questions or want to register your home for conn...ectivity please email [email protected] Niawen to the District of Snye for being so accommodating and we look forward to connecting internet to your home in the next few months!

JOIN MCA FOR FIBRE-TO-THE-HOME ZOOM INFO SESSION The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will host a community information session on the Fibre-to-the-Home Project, wh...ich is currently being constructed in the Tsi Snaihne District. Director of Economic Development Kylee Tarbell and Information Services Manager Rhonda Adams will provide an overview of the project and be available to answer any questions you may have. The Fibre-to-the-Home Project is intended to bring reliable internet and technology to residents for greater connectivity. The project will eventually reach all three districts. For more information on the project, please see our press release at: http://www.akwesasne.ca/mca-announces-fibre-to-the-home-pr/ Join us for the Community Information Session via Zoom: Monday, January 11, 2021 at 6 p.m. To receive the Zoom meeting link, please sign up by emailing [email protected]. If you have questions prior to the meeting please send them to this address as well.

We have three packages to give away to Tota's who did not receive the Elder care package (65 and over), this includes washed corn, 1/2 lb of garlic, wild rice and a heating pack. Please call 6135752250 ext 1802