1. When is recreational cannabis legal in Canada? a. October 17, 2018 2. Can I start selling recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018? a. No. MCA is currently working out the licensing process under the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. 3. Can I apply for a business licence to sell recreational cannabis out of my house? a. No, a retail location […]
Read moreREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT SERVICES Issue date: August 14, 2018 Closing Location: Administration 1 Building 12 Akwesasne Street Akwesasne, QC H0M1Ao Closing Date and Time: Proposals must be received at the Executive Services prior to: 12:00 pm (Eastern Time) August 31, 2018 Budget Range: $5,000 – $8,000 DOWNLOAD Request For Proposal Contact: Donna Roundpoint […]
Read moreAn alternative to court that offers fair and reasonable solutions. Akwesasne Court Cornwall Island Admin #3 101 Tewesateni Road Akwesasne, ON K6H0G8 613-575-2250 ext. 1025 or 1026 Why mediation? – It’s helped many people work out disputes as an alternative to Court. What is Mediation? Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution used to settle […]
Read moreThe Canadian Museum of History is in the early stages of planning, designing and developing an exhibition that focuses extensively on the international experiences of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. To highlight the agency, perspectives and points of view of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, the exhibition team is seeking input from Indigenous communities and individuals who would be willing […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is cautioning the community once again of continued aggressive phone calls being made from persons identifying themselves to be with the Canadian Revenue Agency, or other various government agencies. These individuals are calling area residents from what appears to be local numbers, advising that local police will be arresting them because they owe money […]
Read moreShe: kon, On behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) through the Department of Technical Services, we wish to advise our residents the following changes for our Domestic Household Solid Waste Program. The Department recently awarded the new Five-year contract to D&R Disposal Services of Kawehnoke District. This contract began on April 1, 2013 and will expire on March […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is excited to announce that it has been named one of five national finalists in Infrastructure Canada’s Smart Cities Challenge. Infrastructure Canada asked communities from across Canada to enter their ideas and proposals for improvement projects that would address their community’s issues using a “smart cities approach.” “A smart cities approach means […]
Read moreThe A’nowara’ko:wa Arena celebrated its grand re-opening and official start to the spring/summer season on Wednesday, May 9th, while unveiling $970,000 in improvements to the facility provided through funding from Canada 150, Quebec Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones Aboriginal Initiatives Fund II and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. While a fire unfortunately caused a lengthy closure beginning this past January, […]
Read moreWhat is Extrajudicial Measures (EJM)? EJMs are interventions that happen without the use of the court system. It is the process of dealing with a young person’s offence before being formally charged. It is more commonly known as a pre-charge diversion. EJM / Pre-Charge Diversion: Referrals come from a Policing Agency, who will provide an explanation of the program; […]
Read moreCommunity Neh Kanikonri:io Council Members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory have been trained to facilitate community justice values and principals. They are committed to the well being of the community by offering culturally based responses to conflict to strengthen the community and re-establish social harmony. RESPECT: All those involved in a crime or conflict are provided with and opportunity for […]
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