Akwesasne is expecting winter storm conditions over the coming week. During this type of weather, the air outside can get very cold. A winter storm happens when there is heavy rain and the temperature is low enough that the rain turns to ice or forms as sleet or snow. Winter storms can also include freezing rain and ice, moderate snowfall […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Water/Wastewater Program is notifying the community that repairs have been completed for the watermain leak that had occurred underwater between St. Regis and Snye. Water samples have tested negative for bacteria Chlorine residuals are also normal. The water from MCA’s waterline is safe to drink and the system is back online connecting the two […]
Read moreThe Joint Investigation Team of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service has concluded a lengthy drug investigation, culminating with a search warrant execution and cocaine seizure. On December 20, 2023, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Akwesasne Mohawk Police with the assistance of an Ontario Provincial Police K9, entered a residence on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to search for cocaine, currency, and cell […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Department of Community & Social Services and Department of Health is providing the community with resources and information for services available during MCA’s December holiday closure, scheduled for December 25th – January 1st. Most of MCA’s programs will be closed, with the exception of 24-hour facilities. The Ahkwehsasne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) schools […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) would like to advise the residents of Whoville and Hawthorne Road and surrounding areas in Tsi Snaihne that there will be increased traffic due to the construction of a new road extension and site services at the end of Hawthorne. This road extension is planned for the future housing units planned […]
Read moreThe following are the official results of the Akwesasne Election Law Amendments Referendum, held on Saturday, December 9, 2023. BALLOT QUESTION #1 Kana:takon — YES: 27, NO: 18Kawehno:ke — YES: 36, NO: 15Tsi Snaihne — YES: 35, NO: 52TOTAL — YES: 98, NO: 85 BALLOT QUESTION #2 Kana:takon — YES: 25, NO: 20Kawehno:ke — YES: 30, NO: 23Tsi Snaihne […]
Read moreTsiothorha/December 9, 2023 Per notice of the Chief Electoral officer, the following are the unofficial results of the Akwesasne Election Law Amendments referendum held on December 9, 2023. Any appeals to the Election Law Amendments referendum must be handwritten and hand-delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station no later than 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023. BALLOT QUESTION #1 […]
Read moreA by-election for the Akwesasne Membership Board (Kana:takon District) was held on Saturday, December 2, 2023. No appeals were filed by the deadline of 2 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023. The official results are as follows: 2-Year Term Carrie Benedict — 28Jenna David — 19Laura Francis — 18 Waylon Cook was acclaimed for the 4-Year Term. […]
Read moreTERM: DECEMBER 27, 2023 – DECEMBER 27, 2026 Salary:$25.00 per hour during Training and Election Preparation $30.00 per hour during Nomination and Voting Process (Any hours worked over 10 hours in a day, will be paid at the higher rate) Summary of Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the appointed individual will oversee the election process. The CEO/CRO […]
Read moreDeloitte, the Claims Administrator for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action, would like to inform our community members that many claim forms have been submitted with missing information and therefore cannot be processed. If any Akwesasronon have submitted a claim for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action and has not yet received a decision letter from the […]
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