Press Release
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 moreThe 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 moreOn 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 moreThe 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 moreThe 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 moreThe 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 moreFor 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 moreThe 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.)🗓️ […]
Read moreAll Mohawk Council of Akwesasne offices in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) are closed for the day today, Aug. 19, 2024 due to a power outage. The outage was caused by a blown transformer. Offices outside of Kana:takon remain open. The Akwesasne Child Care Program in Kana:takon only will be closing. Please pick up children by 3 […]
Read moreUpdate: 10:30 a.m. – August 19, 2024 WATER UPDATE – BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED As of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Kawehno:ke. Water is now safe to consume. Thank you for the community’s attention and cooperation. Please be mindful of increased traffic and construction vehicles on Kawehno:ke today […]
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