It was a boo-tiful sight yesterday at Iakhihsohtha Lodge as AMBE students filled the lot for their annual trunk-or-treating event! The totas loved seeing all the kids in their creative costumes and handing out sweet treats! A heartfelt nia:wen/thank you to MCA Elders Services for the generous donation of snacks and candy, and to Tsi Snaihne School for brightening […]
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 moreWelcome to Akwesasne’s Continuing Care Our Continuing Care team is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for the elders of the Akwesasne Mohawk community. We recognize the wisdom and experiences our elders bring to our community, and we are committed to ensuring they receive the support and respect they deserve. Our Services: Elder Services: Our elder services offer personalized […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling vacancies on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC): two (2) vacant seats for the district of Kana:takon, for a term of three (3) years; one (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, for a term of three (3) years; and one (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi Snaihne, for a […]
Read moreBEI PRESS RELEASE The BEI is looking for witnesses to a police intervention on April 7, 2023, in Akwesasne Following the initiation of a criminal investigation, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes of Québec (BEI) is asking the public for its help in finding witnesses to a police intervention. At around 8:45 p.m. on April 7, 2023, officers from […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release Kentenhko:wa/November 6, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Leslie Papineau is the new director of the Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE). Ms. Papineau has been acting in the role since 2021. “We are pleased that Leslie will be able to continue advancing the department’s many priorities and projects,” […]
Read moreA referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law is scheduled for Saturday, October 21, 2023. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at […]
Read moreOn Thursday, September 14, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) held a swearing-in ceremony for Vince Thompson, the re-elected District Chief of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was elected through a by-election held on September 2, 2023 for the district of Kawehno:ke. Chief Thompson was sworn in by Justice of the Peace Alexandra David at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center with family, […]
Read moreThe MCA Community Health Program would like to invite Akwesasronon to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month with blinged-out bras! Show off your design skills and participate in a worthy cause to raise breast cancer awareness! Decorated bras can be submitted at the Bling the Bra Walk/Run being held on Wednesday, October 11 at Generations Park. Prizes will go to […]
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