PURSUIT LEADS TO ARREST & DRUG POSSESSION

On September 16, 2019 at approximately 8:20 AM, Akwesasne Mohawk Police received information of a possible impaired driver in the district of Tsi Snaihne, QC. The vehicle was reported to be driving on the roadway without a front passenger side tire, and driving on the rim. Police located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle […]

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MISSING & MURDERED RELATIVES INFORMATION SESSION

An information session for families of missing and murdered relatives was held on Wednesday, September 18 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center. Presentations ranged from how to report a missing person to victim services and other resources throughout the community. Speakers at the event included Jenna David, Victim Support Worker; Norman King, AMPS Community Service Officer; and Darlene Ryan, a spokesperson […]

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TOBACCO USE & VAPING

A community presentation on tobacco use and vaping will be held for community members to attend — join us to receive more information on e-cigarettes and more! When: Wednesday, October 23 | 5 PM – 7 PM Where: SRMT Office for the Aging There will be presentations on vaping, the history of big tobacco, and a roundtable discussion on these […]

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FIREARM SEIZED IN KANA:TAKON

On September 12, 2019 at approximately 6:30 AM, Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded to a residence in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) where an individual had discharged a firearm into a motor vehicle. Police canvassed the area, and later received information that the suspect was walking in the adjacent neighborhood with a firearm. Due to the potential threat to the […]

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LOCK DOWN IN KANA:TAKON LIFTED

This morning, September 12, 2019, an incident in Kana:takon (St. Regis) lead to a lock down of the village. Police setup a perimeter around a home in efforts to apprehend an armed suspect and the individual was apprehended without incident. The investigation is ongoing. No further information may be released at this time.

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IAKHIHSOHTHA ELDERS RETURN TO WALMART

On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, elders from the Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly attended Walmart in Cornwall for shopping. It was the first time the elders returned to the store for their routine trip after an incident there in July left them feeling unwelcome and unsafe. Mohawk Council chiefs escorted the elders on their return trip, and management from the […]

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FIRST RESPONDERS HONOURED WITH BOOK OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS INDUCTION & APPRECIATION DINNER

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne resurrected its Ionkwakwé:nion “We Accomplished It” Book of Accomplishments on Tuesday evening with a special induction ceremony and dinner honouring all first responders. The Book of Accomplishments was created during the last Council’s term and was on a hiatus. In bringing it back to the intended monthly schedule, a large kick-off event was held and […]

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AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE INVESTIGATING ASSAULT

On Monday, September 9, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a call of an individual suffering from unknown injuries. Police were dispatched to the area of River Road in Akwesasne, Quebec, where an off-duty paramedic was attending to the individual, a young male, who was seriously injured and unable to speak with police. Officers spoke with […]

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FIRST RESPONDERS DINNER AND BOOK OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS SIGNING

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting all first responders (police, firefighters, dispatchers, EMTs/paramedics) to a special appreciation dinner on September 10, 2019 at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. During the event, all first responders are invited to sign the Mohawk Council’s Ionkwakwé:nion Book of Accomplishments, which is being […]

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AKWESASNE ELECTION LAW – AMENDMENT PROCEEDS TO COMMUNITY ENACTMENT

TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment (2019) has been accepted in principle for enactment following the amendment provisions contained in the existing law. The enactment method required under the Akwesasne Election Law (2005) is a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting, which will be […]

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