Press Release
In the realm of language and cultural preservation, Teres Konwarihwaień:ni Adams strikes a chord. Teres has dedicated her expansive and commendable career to teaching Kanien’kéha. Through innovative methods, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to the Mohawk culture, she is doing her part in revitalizing the language—all through the power of music. Teres joined the Department of Language and Culture […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Daradich. Dr. Daradich will be seeing patients in the Akwesasne Medical Clinic (AMC) located in the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility starting on April 11, 2024. As a family physician, Dr. Daradich can see any patient, from babies to the elderly. Dr. Daradich […]
Read moreAN ADDITIONAL BARRIER TO AKWESASNE It is with disappointment that the Akwesasne community reacts to the April 1, 2024, announcement from the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) regarding a substantial toll hike on the vital bridge linking our communities. This decision is a regressive move that increases the hardship of our members and stands contrary to the principle of […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Special General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 11 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. Council will be joined by MCA Directors to present the organization’s 2024-2025 operating budget. Due to this meeting, the monthly General Meeting that was scheduled for March 28th will not be held. The Special […]
Read morePlease be reminded that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2024, to allow for community members and staff to safely view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse event will begin at approximately 2:12 p.m. first as a partial eclipse. The total solar eclipse will begin at 3:25 p.m., lasting approximately three […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, with the support of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is taking proactive steps to enhance community safety and security with the installation of community safety street cameras throughout our jurisdiction. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a secure environment for all community members. Installations have begun and will continue until the project is completed throughout […]
Read moreThe Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are working together to share information with the community and plan for any potential emergencies related to the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse. The eclipse event will last approximately two hours from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., with totality (full eclipse, total darkness) lasting just a few minutes […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint six (6) youth council representatives to represent the community of Akwesasne. Interested individuals are invited to submit their letter of interest and resume to Kuyra Chaussi at kuyra.chaussi@akwesasne.ca or by mail/in person to the Mohawk Government Offices located at Admin. 1 (12 Akwesasne Street, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0) by Tuesday, […]
Read moreThe Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne encourage those in the community that choose to witness the solar eclipse on April 8 to do so with safety and consider best practices.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) would like to inform the community of available Notaries and Commissioners of Oaths within the territory. The following individuals are Notaries and Commissioners located at MCA: Kuy Chaussi — Commissioner (Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service)Bonnie Cole — Ontario NotaryRosebud Cook — NYS Notary (CIA #3)Tina Mitchell — Commissioner (CIA #3)Carol Lafrance — Commissioner (CIA #3)Karakwenta […]
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