The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne continues to provide COVID-19 testing to community members. If you are seeking information on testing or in regard to COVID-19, please call the Community Health Program at (613) 575-2341 ext. 3220 and ask to speak to a nurse. Community Health has received a total of 1950 COVID-19 related phone calls and has administered a total […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that a heat warning is in effect for today (August 10) and tomorrow (August 11). Maximum temperatures today are anticipated to reach between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius with Humidex values near 40. Minimum overnight temperatures will be between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius. Hot and humid air can also bring […]

On July 31st, 2020, at approximately 12:40 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to a report of a suspicious male in the wooded area off Wade Lafrance Memorial Road (Dump Rd), in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) QC. Police attended a residence and spoke to the home owner who reported a suspicious male was observed on the property drinking water from an outdoor […]

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 […]