The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) will be out patrolling school zones across the northern portion of Akwesasne in order to remind drivers school is back in session. Officers will be paying close attention to school zones, speed limits, child restraint systems, school bus safety, aggressive driving and distracted driving concerns. In addition, officers will be conducting traffic control as […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Economic Development Program is offering a COVID-19 Business Relief Fund. The funds are to be used exclusively for COVID-19 issues. Businesses must be registered with MCA’s Economic Development Program. Eligible businesses are: small business/micro-business, artists, caterers, beaders/designers, distributors, physical fitness trainers, etc.  Applications are available electronically or arrangements can be made to receive a physical […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne reviewed the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law on September 14, 2020 and voted to remove the curfew  altogether. The 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew is no longer in effect. Despite changes to community laws and recommendations, Council is urging the community to continue being mindful of increasing numbers of COVID-19 in Ontario. Continue practicing safety […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is urging the community to be prepared for the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19. With the knowledge we now have about COVID-19 and living in a pandemic, we can be better prepared. You can do the following to prepare for a second wave of COVID-19: Review what has worked for your family and […]

The Akwesasne Dental Clinic is open Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Provincial guidelines require the dental office to screen patients separately.Please be advised that there are NO walk-ins (you MUST have a scheduled appointment). You will need to follow the following steps when attending the Akwesasne Dental Clinic: First, each patient is pre-screened when the appointment is made. Then, […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) wishes to inform the community that in accordance with jurisdictional recommendations, the limit for social gatherings is now set to 50.   When building size does not allow for 50 people to safely social distance by 6-feet/2-metres, the social gathering limit is reduced.   MCA follows the guidelines of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit. […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that a new director of Community & Social Services has joined the organization. Karen Hill, a Mohawk from Six Nations, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the area of family and child services.   The Department of Community & Social Services includes Akwesasne Child & Family Services, the Akwesasne […]

Congratulations to Mohawk Council of Akwesasne employee Peggy Pyke-Thompson on her retirement as Environment Program Manager!   Peggy, turtle clan, is married to Roger Thompson and together they have raised a beautiful family with four children, six grandchildren and one great grandchild. She began working within the organization on December 13, 2004 and for almost 16 years, has been an […]

The Akwesasne Membership Board has requested that a by-election be held for the following seats: • District of Kana:takon — One 4-year term   Nominations will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020 from the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the following location: • District of Kana:takon — Angus Mitchell Memorial Building   If needed, the by-election […]