Press Release
For Immediate Release:Kentenhkó:wa/November 29, 2024 The Akwesasne Rights and Research Office (ARRO) is pleased to announce that after over 15 years of diligent efforts through the Additions to Reserve (ATR) process, Cairn Island has been formally returned to the Akwesasne Reserve through Ministerial Order. This significant milestone reflects the perseverance and dedication of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) […]
Read moreDue to the passing of a community member in the district of Kawehno:ke, please be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting for October has been relocated. The MCA General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, November 28 at Tsi Snaihne School, 6 p.m. start time. We express our deepest condolences to those who have lost […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne welcomes community members to attend the annual community holiday dinners! The dinners will be held from 5-7 p.m. on the following dates: • Monday, December 9 @ Kana:takon Recreation • Wednesday, December 11 @ Kawehno:ke Recreation • Thursday, December 12 @ Tsi Snaihne Recreation Join us for free food and festivities, like photos […]
Read moreKawehno:ke, Akwesasne – On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) executed a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Jocko Road, on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). The search warrant execution was the result of a criminal investigation conducted by the service’s Community Safety Enforcement Unit. As a result of the search, one non-local male was […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Support Program (CSP) is pleased to announce extended hours for the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program (AHAP) application process. These extended hours are designed to accommodate community members unable to apply during regular weekday hours (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Extended applications will be accepted from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the following dates: […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release:Kentenhko:wa/November 15, 2024 The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced it is on a national strike as of Friday, November 15 at 12:01 a.m. Canada Post’s operations are shut down, affecting millions of Canadians and businesses across the country. Akwesasne’s postal delivery has ceased. The St. Regis/Kana:takon post office location remains open with minimal services. Customers will […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE GRAND CHIEF & COUNCIL COMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenhkó:wa/November 14, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is scheduling a community meeting on November 23, 2024, to provide an update on the pending proposed Settlement Agreement in the New York State land claim. After many years of negotiations, and the most recent submissions to the Judge/Magistrate, the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking proposals from local caterers for Council’s three community holiday dinners taking place during the month of December. Caterers must be registered for business in the district they’ll be serving meals for. Caterers will be responsible for providing a meal that includes: turkey, ham, hash, mashed potatoes,beans, corn, veggie, stuffing, linguini salad, mac […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Kentenhko:wa/November 05, 2024 On behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former Canadian Senator Murray Sinclair. His passing is a profound loss not only to those who knew him personally but to all who were touched by his tireless advocacy for Indigenous rights and justice. […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have arrested and charged a 14-year-old youth with aggravated assault stemming from an incident that occurred in the early evening of October 31, 2024. At approximately 7:30 PM, police received a report of a victim with a knife wound in the upper body area. The victim was in the area of First Street in […]
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