Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is united today with those across the nation honouring and remembering our children and families impacted by residential schools. Every child matters, today and every day.
Read moreFor Immediate Release:Seskehkó:wa/September 28, 2019 On Saturday, September 28, 2019, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a Special General Meeting in order for its membership to vote on the following question: Do you approve the Akwesasne Election Law Amendment? Following the secret ballot voting period, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Leona Benedict confirmed the following results: 22 Yes Votes 19 […]
Read moreOver the years, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health has welcomed many students looking to pursue a career in healthcare — and this year is no different. Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering and Jade Gabri have begun working within the community of Akwesasne this month, gaining firsthand experience in indigenous health. Ohentiioa Lahache-Deering is in her third year of St. Lawrence […]
Read moreOn September 18, 2019 at 8:00 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received numerous calls that a semi-automatic weapon was being discharged in the district of Tsi Snaihne. Police arrived in the vicinity of Wade Lafrance Memorial Road and Toby Roundpoint Road and identified semi-automatic gunfire coming from the wooded area. Several community residents spoke with officers and numerous vehicles in […]
Read moreOn Saturday, September 21, 2019, shortly before 7:00AM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were conducting general patrol in the district of Tsi Snaihne when a vehicle proceeded through an intersection, without conducting a proper stop. After the vehicle was pulled over, police detected the odor of an alcoholic substance. A subsequent investigation lead to the arrest of the driver for […]
Read moreOfficials from Canada, the U.S., and Akwesasne commemorated the 60th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway’s opening today at Massena’s Eisenhower Lock with a ceremony and special announcement. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne District Chief Edward Roundpoint attended the event and spoke on behalf of Council. He acknowledged the traditional lands the Seaway was constructed on, and spoke of the priority […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer would like to inform the community of the unofficial results from the Akwesasne Election Board nominations held on Saturday, September 21. An election, if needed, will be held on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Advance Polls will be held on Wednesday, October 16 and Tuesday, October 22 by appointment only. If you […]
Read moreAre You a Victim in a Criminal Matter? MCA’s Victim Support Worker Can Help. Have you been a victim of a crime in Akwesasne’s northern jurisdictions? Do you wonder about the case, your rights, the court proceedings, and the outcome? Do you wonder what happens next? Do you wonder if you are a “victim”? Do you need help accessing funds […]
Read moreOn September 16, 2019 at approximately 8:20 AM, Akwesasne Mohawk Police received information of a possible impaired driver in the district of Tsi Snaihne, QC. The vehicle was reported to be driving on the roadway without a front passenger side tire, and driving on the rim. Police located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle […]
Read moreAn information session for families of missing and murdered relatives was held on Wednesday, September 18 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center. Presentations ranged from how to report a missing person to victim services and other resources throughout the community. Speakers at the event included Jenna David, Victim Support Worker; Norman King, AMPS Community Service Officer; and Darlene Ryan, a spokesperson […]
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