Category: Press Release
Press Release
DEPT. OF HEALTH ADVISING COMMUNITY OF ONTARIO RABIES CASE
For Immediate Release: Seskehko:wa/September 9, 2024 An individual in Ontario is currently hospitalized after contracting rabies from a bat in the province. Public health officials are urgently advising the public to be aware of the risk of rabies. If left untreated, rabies in humans is almost always fatal. If you’re exposed to rabies, you must seek treatment immediately. What […]
Read moreCBSA SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE OUTAGE
September 6, 2024 The Canada Border Services Agency has notified the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne that there is agency-wide maintenance scheduled for its data systems and website during the early morning of Sept. 7, 2024. The outage may require manual entry of data for traffic through the port of entry. The maintenance outage is expected to take place during the […]
Read moreAMPS RELEASE: TWO ARRESTED, ONE WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH MARCH 2023 INCIDENT
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Joint Investigation Team, comprised of AMPS, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), has been assisting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in coordinating the arrests of individuals connected to the tragic drowning events in March 2023. On August 22, 2024, Stephanie Square of Akwesasne was arrested. On August 28, 2024, Rahsontanohstha […]
Read moreAKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE ARREST INDIVIDUAL ON WARRANT OF APPREHENSION
On August 26, 2024, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service arrested Roland Wade Francis, age 46 of Akwesasne, on a Warrant of Apprehension. AMPS received a tip about his possible whereabouts and launched an investigation, which led to his arrest. Akwesasne Mohawk Police notified the Provincial ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) Squad for assistance. The ROPE squad, a multi-agency team that locates […]
Read moreAKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE ISSUE UPDATE IN ONGOING INVESTIGATION
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is providing a brief update concerning the tragic fatalities of nine individuals that occurred in March 2023. As mentioned in a previous joint media release with RCMP, OPP, CBSA on June 6, 2024, our investigation into those responsible is ongoing. On August 22, 2024, Stephanie Square, 51, was arrested by Akwesasne Mohawk Police on the charge […]
Read moreOFFICIAL LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR 2024 MCA GENERAL ELECTION
The Chief Electoral Officer has released the following OFFICIAL list of candidates for the upcoming Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election. Nominations were held on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The list has now been verified and nominees have formally accepted their nomination. The MCA General Election will be held on September 14, 2024. Advanced polls will be held by […]
Read moreUNOFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR MCA GENERAL ELECTION
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Theresa Thompson has released the following UNOFFICIAL list of nominees for the upcoming Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election. Nominations were held on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Nomination packages will be delivered to candidates within 48 hours. Candidates have until Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. noon to accept their nomination. Those nominated […]
Read moreWATER RESTORED ON KAWEHNO:KE -Special Instructions for Houses that Lost Water
For Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 19, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Water/Wastewater Program is informing the community that as of 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 19, 2024 water service has been restored on Kawehno:ke to the 15-20 homes that lost access after yesterday’s water main leak. Those houses that lost water and have now had their service restored, please follow these […]
Read moreSAVE THE DATE: MCA OPEN HOUSE 2024
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne invites you to a series of exciting open house events! This is your chance to connect with MCA staff, explore our services, and win some amazing prizes! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our community. Event Dates & Locations: 🗓️ September 16, 2024: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)🗓️ […]
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