This past Saturday night (December 22, 2018) the Integrated Drug & Crime Unit of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the District of Tsi Snaihne (Snye). The late night raid was the result of an ongoing investigation into illicit drug trafficking. The warrant execution resulted in the seizure of various types of drugs, […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Workshop Committee is asking for your feedback regarding training needs to assist in the development and design of community training programs. The Survey can be found online at www.srmt-nsn.gov and www.akwesasne.ca. Questions pertain to four areas: • Education • Employment • Professional Development • Entrepreneurship At the end of the survey, participants can enter their name into a […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the retirement of its longtime Finance Comptroller Denise Collins after more than 30 years of service to MCA and the Akwesasne community. “We will continue to be thankful to Denise for her years of service and for her dedication as an MCA employee,” said Executive Director Jordan Wapass. “MCA has benefitted immensely from Denise’s […]
Read moreOFFICIAL list of nominees from the Chief Electoral Officer for the Kawehno:ke District Chief By-Election for which nominations were held on Saturday, November 17. The individuals have accepted their nomination in accordance with the deadline of 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21. A by-election for the district of Kawehno:ke for one (1) district chief will be held on Saturday, […]
Read moreDue to the ongoing Canada Post Strike and the uncertainty of mail delivery and interruptions in Akwesasne in the territory of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Community Support Program will NOT be using the postal service for mail delivery on the day of Thursday, November 29. CSP will be setting up delivery sites in the three districts on November 29th, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program has been extended to include Community Support Program (CSP) clients. Mohawk Council passed MCR 2018/2019-#249 accepting revisions to the Heating Assistance Program Policy that states, “Based on the present rising fuel/energy costs, the heating assistance program will also be offered to the Mohawk Council […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program, in partnership with Parks Canada Agency at the Thousand Islands National Park, would like to announce that the 2018 Deer Herd Reduction Program date is set for Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2. Names of community members interested in harvesting white-tail deer for communal or personal use are being collected now […]
Read moreWhat is Natural Gas? Natural Gas is a colourless odourless naturally occurring gas consisting primarily of Methane (CH4) and is lighter than air. It was formed over millions of years when layers of decomposing plant and animal matter were exposed to intense heat and pressure under the surface of the Earth. Why does it smell if it’s odourless? The distinctive […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is excited to host another year of Open Houses! The community is invited to attend and learn more about the different departments and programs throughout MCA – join us for a chance to win some awesome prizes! DATES: Kana:takon School Tuesday, November 27 | 5-7 PM Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School Wednesday, November 28 | […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has established an Akwesasne Legislative Commission to oversee, receive community input and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. The Akwesasne Legislative Commission is announcing that due to the early closure of offices for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to accommodate Halloween Night in the Village, the Public Comment Period has […]
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