COMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 11, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are continuing to advise the community to be aware of a black bear that remains on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). While the last sighting reported was on Thursday, Oct. 10th, we believe the bear is still in the area as of Friday, Oct. 11th. The MCA Environment Program and […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to provide Mobile Crisis Response Worker services. The goal of this position is to enhance police officers’ capacity to respond effectively to mental health crisis calls, improve awareness of mental health and addiction issues, and support the mental health and wellness of our officers through comprehensive […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 10, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are continuing to advise the community to be aware of a black bear that remains on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) as of Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Police and Environment staff are continuing to look for the bear, which was last seen today in the vicinity of Buckshot Road. The […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 9, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are aware of bear sightings on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Police are advising the public not to approach the bear. Stay indoors. The bear will leave the area on its own. Police and conservation officers are patrolling the areas where the bear was spotted. They do […]
Read moreThis October 12-13, step into a world of healing and community at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse in Akwesasne! Onkwe invites you to immerse yourself in two days filled with medicine-making workshops, captivating storytelling, and herbal consultations. Connect with nature and each other as you trade plants and seeds, enjoy delicious free food, and participate in activities like sweetgrass braiding and […]
Read moreToday, Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education and Training Institute proudly announced the approval of their organizational review by the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC), making them the fifth Indigenous institute in Ontario to be able to develop and offer its own diploma, certificate, and degree programs. Congratulations to everyone involved in this incredible milestone! We were honoured to welcome […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 2, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) conducted a community survey seeking input on the construction of a new emergency services building in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) is in need of a new Tsi Snaihne facility to replace Station #3. […]
Read moreOATHS OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 1, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has officially sworn-in the newly elected Council for the 2024-2027 term. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation with Justice Alex David administering the oaths of office. MCA is governed by a community-elected 13-Chief Council consisting […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Seskehko:wa/September 23, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform residents that emergency repairs on the Kawehno:ke water main have been completed and water service has been restored to the Kawehno:ke Apartment Road area. However, as a precaution, the MCA Water and Wastewater Program advises affected residents to boil their tap water before use. This […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting the community to the swearing-in ceremony for the 2024-2027 Council term! Please join us on Friday, September 27 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center, 3 p.m. start time. A light meal will be served following the remarks and oaths of office. If you have any questions, please contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2250.
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