SRMT Economic Development

08/28/2026

Calling all Native artists to submit their original artwork for the 2027 Women Are Sacred Conference 📣

🎨 Deadline: September 15 at 11:59 p.m. P.T.

Women Are Sacred (WAS) is NIWRC’s biennial flagship conference dedicated to advancing safety for Native women and communities. NIWRC is seeking artwork that brings the 2027 theme to life: 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆.

The selected artist will receive a $1,500 honorarium for their participation and use of the selected artwork.

➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2027CallforArtists

08/28/2026

Pop-Up Series: Doing Business With NYS
📆 Wednesday, Sept. 9
⏰ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
📍 Community Services Building 103 | 850 NY-US, Akwesasne

REGISTER NOW: https://forms.monday.com/forms/d1524a234dce017a5f5f7828752f51f1?r=use1

SRMT Economic Development, in partnership with Empire State Development, will host a pop-up session to share information about small business opportunities with specific projects in our area.

This session brings representatives from major development projects to you!
• Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) Projects
• New York Power Authority (NYPA) Projects
• NYS Office of General Services (OGS) Projects
• Pike Construction Services Projects
• Riverside Fitness (Isabella Sears LLC)

❓ Why Attend?
• Learn about upcoming procurement opportunities in the North Country.
• Network with project-leading companies looking for local partners.
• Receive 1-1 technical assistance to help position your business for success.

🔑 Access "on-the-spot" resources and technical assistance:
• Financing & Bonding: Community Capital NY, Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses, and more
• Business Resources: Adirondack Economic Development Center, SUNY Canton SBDC, and more

👀 How Can I Prepare?
• Review the Pop-Up Participant Preparation Guide: https://esd.ny.gov/nys-projects-pop-series-participant-preparation-guide
• Tune into CKON Tetewatha:ren on Wednesday, Sept. 2 as OED Director Dwayne Thomas shares details about this session.

08/25/2026

This week's featured Tribally Licensed Business is Twinleaf Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Home to a cozy diner and fully stocked convenience store, we offer delicious meals, snacks, and all your everyday essentials. Stop by for great food, friendly service, and unbeatable convenience—all in one place!

08/18/2026

This week's featured Tribally Licensed Business is Bear's Den. 🌟 Bear's Den Restaurant Community Appreciation Specials & Savings! 🌟
At Bear's Den Restaurant, we're proud to recognize and thank the members of our community who make a difference every day!
✅ August 17-23: North Country Women's Pool League Members
✅ August 24-30: All Coaches
✅ August 31-September 6: Teachers
⛽ Fuel Up & Save! Receive $5.00 OFF your meal at Bear's Den Restaurant with a $25 fill-up at any Bear's Den Convenience Store.
🍕 Papa John's Hot & Ready TO GO Pizza Deal Grab a Large Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza for just $12.00! 🔥 Hot, fresh, and ready when you are. No waiting required. 🎁 Plus, earn 20 Bear's Den VIP Rewards Points with every Hot & Ready TO GO pizza purchase. Restrictions apply.
Stop by Bear's Den today for great food, great savings, and rewards that give back to you!

08/14/2026

The Hey Helen Grant gives $10,000 in financial support each month to women founders building impactful, mission-driven businesses in the USA. Next deadline to apply: August 30, 2026.

Open to US-based, women-owned businesses making less than $1,000,000 per year.

Presented by Funding your vision. Fueling your future. The Hey Helen Grant gives $10,000 in financial support each month to women founders building impactful, mission-driven businesses in the USA. Next deadline to apply: August 30, 2026. Open to US-based, women-owned businesses making less than $1,0...

08/14/2026

We were fortunate to have Tyana Benedict again as our Marketing intern. We wish her all the best as she returns to school—she’ll serve as Vice President of CEO Club this year and we know she’ll knock it out of the park! Good luck Tyana, and thank you 🙌🏼

08/12/2026

This week's featured Tribally Licensed Business is Speedway Plaza. Speedway Plaza
Speedway Plaza is a family-owned, one-stop destination in the heart of Akwesasne, minutes from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Located along State Route 37, the plaza brings together refueling, SP Way convenience store essentials, food, automotive services, car wash options, powersports, to***co, liquor, bill payment, Rug Doctor rentals, and home heating products in one convenient stop. Check out THE TUNNEL!!!

08/07/2026

07/30/2026

📣 Email [email protected] to apply by Aug. 7.

CALL FOR ARTISTS, HEALERS, CULTURAL CONTRIBUTORS & FOOD VENDORS: AKWESASNE ORANGE SHIRT DAY 2026
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) invite artists, healers, cultural knowledge holders, educators, and food vendors to submit proposals to participate in Akwesasne Orange Shirt Day 2026. 🧡

This collaborative community event will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Generations Park. The day will honour residential school survivors while supporting healing, cultural pride, and intergenerational learning through education and hands-on cultural experiences.

We are seeking participants who can provide approximately four hours of programming or services.

We welcome proposals for:
1️⃣ Food Vendors
2️⃣ Healing & Wellness Services
• Massage Therapy
• Reiki
• Crystal Healing
• Other traditional or holistic healing services
3️⃣ Interactive Cultural Activities & Demonstrations
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Corn Husk Doll Making
• Basket Making (individual or collaborative)
• Tea Making
• Kanien'kéha Coloring Station
• Sweetgrass Bookmark Making
• Beadwork Demonstrations and Kits
• To***co Pouch Making
• Mini Clay Pots
• Orange Shirt educational activities
• Loom Demonstrations
• Other culturally relevant workshops, demonstrations, or interactive experiences

Interactive booths should encourage participation from children, youth, adults, and families. Where appropriate, activities should include a small takeaway item for approximately 200 participants. Collaborative projects that create one shared community piece are also encouraged.

To be considered, applicants must submit a completed Proposal Submission Form, including all required supporting information.

Please include:
• A description of your booth, workshop, service, or food offerings
• A budget request and detailed cost breakdown
• An overview of the participant experience
• Any space, equipment, or electrical requirements
• Photos of your work, products, or previous workshops (where applicable)
• Any additional information that will assist the planning committee in evaluating your proposal

Please email your completed Proposal Submission Form and any supporting documents to:
Ashley Tarbell
[email protected]

🗓️ Submission Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026

Successful applicants will be contacted by August 14, 2026.

We look forward to working together to create a meaningful day of remembrance, healing, education, and cultural celebration for our community.

Download the proposal submission form: https://www.akwesasne.ca/news/posts/akwesasne-orange-shirt-day-2026-call-out/