The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling vacancies on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC): two (2) vacant seats for the district of Kana:takon, for a term of three (3) years; one (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, for a term of three (3) years; and one (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi Snaihne, for a […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and its Dept. of Economic Development would like to express its appreciation to Enbridge Gas Company for the donation of a backhoe to the Thompson Island Cultural Camp. Members of the Enbridge team in Cornwall visited Thompson Island earlier this year and were impressed with the camp and its hospitable staff. Camp Coordinator Norman Peters […]
Read moreBEI PRESS RELEASE The BEI is looking for witnesses to a police intervention on April 7, 2023, in Akwesasne Following the initiation of a criminal investigation, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes of Québec (BEI) is asking the public for its help in finding witnesses to a police intervention. At around 8:45 p.m. on April 7, 2023, officers from […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release Kentenhko:wa/November 6, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Leslie Papineau is the new director of the Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE). Ms. Papineau has been acting in the role since 2021. “We are pleased that Leslie will be able to continue advancing the department’s many priorities and projects,” […]
Read moreA referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Economic Development will be hosting a workshop with Barbara Montour, CPA! Join us on Thursday, October 5 to learn more about business off-territory/online and tax implications. The workshop will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the office of Montour CPA & Associates (609 State Route 37, Hogansburg). If you have any questions or would like […]
Read moreOn Thursday, September 14, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Vince Thompson, the re-elected District Chief of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was elected through a by-election held on September 2, 2023 for the district of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center with family, […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program would like to invite Akwesasronon to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with blinged-out bras! Show off your design skills and participate in a worthy cause to raise breast cancer awareness! Decorated bras can be submitted at the Bling the Bra Walk/Run being held on Wednesday, October 11 at Generations Park. Prizes will go to […]
Read moreThe following are the unofficial results of the Seaway Claim Referendum. The question was, “As a voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: agree to and approve the terms and conditions of the Seaway Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne, Canada, the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, and the Seaway International Bridge Corporation […]
Read more30Thompson Island Cultural Camp is excited to host a weekend class on traditional fishing techniques! TICC will be joined by experienced fishermen to teach participants how to make a nightline, gillnet & seine net. Instructors will demonstrate how to bait and use nets as well as spearfishing at night. The class will be held from September 15-17, 2023 and […]
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