MCA Economic Development

08/27/2025

The deadline is September 5th at noon to have your business (northern portion of Akwesasne only) in the directory!

08/27/2025

Anyone wants these outdated / unusable bingo cards for an art project? Pick up at the Ec Dev office at the Peace Tree, #3.

08/26/2025

CALL OUT FOR INDIGENOUS CONTRACTORS!

PARKS CANADA SEEKING INDIGENOUS CONTRACTORS
Parks Canada is inviting Indigenous-owned businesses to register for inclusion on its Indigenous Contractor List.

Work opportunities may be available at sites such as Thousand Islands National Park and the Inverarden House National Historic Site.

Potential areas of work include (but are not limited to):
• Landscaping
• Construction
• Masonry
• Catering
• Paving

Interested businesses are encouraged to email [email protected].

08/25/2025

ABGC is hiring! Apply today!

ABGC is hiring a Educational Liaison & Youth Development Professionals, for more information, please visit https://www.myabgc.com/employment, deadline is Friday, August 29th .

08/21/2025

She:kon!

Look at all of these amazing businesses!

As of today, this is the latest 2025 MCA Business Directory. It contains businesses (from northern portion of Akwesasne only) that are currently registered with the MCA Dept of Economic Development.

DBA’s need to be renewed each year, so if you registered with us in years prior and you do not see your company listed, it is because you need to renew your DBA.

Please let us know if any information is incorrect or has been updated since registration, or if your company is no longer in operation.

Hard copies will be printed in October for distribution. If you want your business to be listed, you have until September 5th at 12:00pm to register. Digital files will also be available.

Please contact [email protected] to request an application or if you have questions.

08/14/2025

She:kon/Greetings Canva Essentials users,

We hope you are doing well! Have you been using Canva and wanting to expand on it? JT Business Services has been working hard developing helpful content for you, and are ready to bring a higher level of use for the CANVA design program. Canva Pro- Advanced will give you the opportunity to experience so much creative techniques to help you make impressive documents, reports, slides, videos, logos, etc. Snacks, Beverages and Lunch included!

Date: September 20,2025 (Saturday)
Time: 10 am-4 pm (give you a little sleep-in time!)
Location: Akwesasne Economic Development Agency, 167 International Road, Unit 1 Kawehnoke
Fee: $190 CAD per participant
Deadline for Registration and Payment: Sept 17, 2025 4 pm
Payment reserves the seat. Very limited seating, reserve yours today!

Register https://forms.office.com/r/SdCcAcasTm

If you are interested in applying for sponsorship, MCA Economic Development can be reached at [email protected] to see if you are eligible.

We're helping to build your confidence in these areas:
Access Canva Pro’s Premium Tools – Access exclusive templates, elements, and features to elevate designs.
Create Dynamic Presentations & Videos – Build branded slide decks and engaging videos with animations, transitions, and audio.
Design Professional Multi-Page Materials – Produce polished brochures, reports, spreadsheets and proposals with advanced layout techniques.
Build & Use Brand Kits – Maintain visual consistency with custom colors, fonts, and reusable templates.
Enhance Designs with Advanced Editing – Master layers, transparency, filters, and effects for a professional finish.
Streamline & Share Your Work – Collaborate in real time, schedule social posts, and export in multiple formats
These events help support local small businesses, caterers, venues, and trainers, Nia:wenkowa for buying local and Indigenous,

JT Business Services Team
19 James Lane
Akwesasne, ON K6H 0G5
www.jtservices.ca
[email protected]


Honoring Tradition, Inspiring Change

07/21/2025

Job fair tomorrow!

Need someone to look at / edit your resume? Send it to [email protected] :)

Need a mock interview? Reach out!

Looking for work or a new opportunity?

Join Employment and Training Services for a Job Fair tomorrow, July 22, 2025, from 2 PM – 5PM at Teiokwarihwaienawá:kon Community Services Building!

✅ Meet local employers
✅ Explore job opportunities
✅ Bring your resume
✅ Be entered to win two amazing door prizes!

For more information on how to be prepared for the job fair, check out the Job Fair Event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1G8admk7Q5/

Don’t miss out — your next job could be waiting for you! 👏

07/09/2025

Shekon!

Here are businesses that registered / re-registered with us in the month of June.

Reach out to them regarding their fantastic products or services!

Note to these business owners: please contact us if your information is not correct or needs to be updated.

06/24/2025

Submit your application asap!

Assistant Project Manager

06/18/2025

She:kon!

Here is a list of businesses who registered or re-registered with us in April and May.

Some are old, some are new. They offer some really terrific products and/or services. Remember to always buy local when you can!

06/04/2025

Pow Wow Pitch has extended their deadline!

Deadline Extended‼️10 more days to submit your pitch! ❤️

In celebration of our 10 year anniversary this month, we’re giving you a little more time to be part of this milestone year! Submit your 1-minute pitch and join a growing community of Indigenous entrepreneurs making waves across Turtle Island.

With cash prizes, mentorship, and national spotlight opportunities, there’s never been a better time to share your story and spark your business journey. This is your sign to make your dreams come true 💫

New deadline is June 13, 2025. Submit your pitch today at powwowpitch.org/pitch

04/15/2025

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

DBA’s through MCA Dept of Economic Development expire and need to be renewed each year.

Contact Troy Thompson to get your DBA renewed.

Also, keep up the good work! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽