The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) has received inquiries from the community regarding policing in Akwesasne. In response, the MCA will be hosting a live Facebook information session on policing in Akwesasne to share information with the entire community. Grand Chief Abram Benedict and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) Chief of Police Shawn Dulude will co-host the meeting and will […]

Assault W/ Weapon, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Uttering ThreatsPatrick J. Benedict, 60, of Akwesasne was arrested on July 25, 2020 and charged with Assault w/ Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, and Uttering Threats. It is alleged on July 24, 2020, the male attended a residence in Kana:takon (St. Regis) with a bat and challenged […]

Please be advised that the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io parking lot has been marked to designate parking areas for patients, clients, expecting mothers, and elders that are attending service appointments and curbside pick-ups. Access to the facility is by scheduled appointment only — no walk-ins will be allowed (no exemptions). The safety of our community, as well as our employees, is of the […]

These procedures are in place for community members who have an appointment with any of the following providers: Community Health, Wholistic Health and Wellness, Community Support, Akwesasne Child and Family Services, Akwesasne Non-Insured Health Benefits, Akwesasne Medical Clinic, Dr. Dubuc’s Optometry office, Akwesasne Dental Clinic, and/or Proxim Pharmacy. Strict COVID-19 entrance procedures and directives are in place upon entering the facility […]

On the evening of July 26, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were notified of an individual driving in Kana:takon (St. Regis) with an active arrest warrant. Police were provided a description of the suspect vehicle and the identity of the person who was wanted. At approximately 6:18 PM, police observed the suspect vehicle traveling on Hill Top Drive approaching […]

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in helping to identifying the individual(s) involved in the Theft of a Motor Vehicle from the church parking area in Kana:takon (St. Regis) on July 25, 2020. The vehicle was later recovered by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) in the water off the eastern tip of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall […]

In response to community complaints over several concerning instances of outside agencies policing in Akwesasne, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne submitted notice in writing to both the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Surete du Quebec to remind them of the proper protocols.   The capabilities of the community’s own police department – the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service – was […]

AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are confirming four (4) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Akwesasne community.  The new cases are being reported by the Tribe’s Health Services and are in addition to the four (4) cases previously announced earlier this week. They make a cumulative total of eight (8) active cases […]

AKWESASNE — This morning, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne were notified of a fourth confirmed case of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) stemming from island camp gatherings that took place on Friday, Ohiarihkó:wa/July 10th.  The outing entailed a pontoon ride and camp parties with an asymptomatic non-resident, who subsequently transmitted the virus to a young community […]