On the morning of Wednesday, December 18, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was conducting traffic enforcement duties in the District of Tsi Snaihne, Akwesasne, Quebec. At approximately 7:30 AM, police observed a vehicle exiting a private laneway and the driver appeared to be covering his face. As police continued to follow the vehicle it was observed that the rear license plate was […]

Development of a Proposed Amendment is Underway   TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE — The Akwesasne Legislative Commission is providing notice that they are beginning the second phase of amendments to the Akwesasne Election Law, following the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Regulation. This second phase of amendments to the Akwesasne Election Law will focus on substantive changes to the law. A draft will […]

Interpretation of the Akwesasne Election Law (2019) s. 16.2(a) and s. 16.3   The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has established an Akwesasne Legislative Commission to oversee, receive community input and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. They are also the delegated authority to make interpretations of Akwesasne Law – a process that is outlined in […]

The Community Support Program would like to thank the Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee (and the many generous community members who contributed) for their donation of toys to benefit the children & youth in temporary care! From December 6-8, the Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee hosted one of their biggest fundraiser events: Spirit of Christmas — throughout this event, a toy, book and pajama […]

The annual Akwesasne Holiday Helpers fundraiser was held on Friday, December 6 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino — District Chiefs Vanessa Adams, Tobi Mitchell and Darryl Lazore were among the many community members who were doing time for being kind! While the jailbirds were occupied in their “cell”, community members could enjoy breakfast, lunch, raffles and a Mohawk auction. Nia:wen […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to update the community regarding the Federal Indian Day School Class Action Settlement process. On Thursday, October 31, the class counsel Gowling WLG received a court challenge from David Schulze (of law firm Dionne Schulze) representing his client Chief Paul-Emile Ottawa, chief of Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan in Quebec. The challenge cited […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted the first of three holiday dinners tonight in the district of Kana.takon (St. Regis) at the St. Regis Recreation Centre. The dinners are held annually as a way to share kindness and generosity during the holiday season and for Council to have the opportunity to visit face to face with community members and serve […]

MCA Director of Health Keith Leclaire was the proud recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Health Leadership Award! Keith was joined by some of the Department of Health managers when he received his award at the annual First Nations Health Managers Association Conference that was held on November 6 in Montreal. This award is designed to recognize those who have […]

In our efforts to improve the Peace Tree Trade Centre and promote economic development, the MCA Dept. of Economic Development has planned for landscaping upgrades to the north side of the mall parking lot. Work is to include the construction of a retaining wall and brick paver surface area. This construction is for the forthcoming Outdoor Market area where our […]

Smartphone technology now allows for remote deposit capture. This means individuals can deposit cheques into their account by taking a photo of it using their smartphone. BE AWAREDepositing a cheque by remote deposit capture then presenting it to a teller or depositing it at an automated teller machine (ATM) to be cashed a second time is known as double presentation. […]