Press Release
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is kicking off Crime Prevention Week from November 3-9, 2019. The theme for this year is: Preventing Crime, Protecting People. This theme focuses on the important role of law enforcement organizations in working with individuals and groups in their communities to promote crime prevention. The goal of Crime Prevention Week is to promote safety in our community […]
Read moreAn Akwesasne Membership Board Election was held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in the Districts of Kana:takon, Kawehno:ke and Tsi Snaihne. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Chairperson:Theresa Cook: 16Esther Jock: 61Karen Loran: 73Unofficial Candidate Elect: Karen Loran Tsi Snaihne District 2 Year Board Member:Vanessa David: 14Cindy Garrow: 18Allen Smoke: 15Sarah Lee Sunday-Diabo: 30Unofficial Candidate Elect: Sarah Lee Sunday-Diabo Any appeals to […]
Read morePlease see the document below to review the results of the appeal of the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Land Claim Settlement Agreement Special Referendum Regulations.
Read moreAn election will be held for the Akwesasne Membership Board on Saturday, October 26 from 9 AM – 6 PM at the following locations: • Tsi Snaihne — Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute• Kana:takon — Kana:takon Recreation Centre• Kawehno:ke — Tri-District Elders Lodge If you have any questions, please contact Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict at 613-575-2250 ext. 2406 […]
Read moreMarc Faubert met with Grand Chief and Council today to talk about his candidacy for the Liberal Party riding of Salaberry-Suroit in Canada’s upcoming federal election. Voting takes place on October 21 and Mr. Faubert would be proud to work together with, and advocate for Akwesasne at the Federal level if he should be successful. Chiefs identified priorities of Health, […]
Read moreThe International Joint Commission (IJC) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) met on October 8th on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) to discuss issues of mutual concern, including the Grasse River Remediation project; other issues related to the progress of governments in meeting the objectives of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement; as well as a joint MCA – IJC board […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer would like to inform the community of the official results from the Akwesasne Membership Board nominations held on Saturday, September 21. An election will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in all three districts. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict at 613-575-2250 […]
Read moreA large delegation of directors and staff from the Assembly of First Nations are touring Akwesasne today, with representatives from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne joining them. AFN, which represents all First Nations people across Canada, has moved their main headquarters to a new location on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), with their “sister office” located in the capital city of Ottawa. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will once again be offered for the upcoming 2019-2020 winter months. The eligibility application process now includes Akwesasronon who are residing within the municipal boundary of the City of Cornwall, Ontario, provided the applicant is a registered member of the Mohawk Council of […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is hosting a community-wide survey regarding traditional practices that have and/or continue to be practiced in the Lake Champlain and Richelieu River systems. The traditional practices include activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, and harvesting of other resources such as berries, medicines and other plants. Only general areas and activities will be listed on the […]
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