Justice
Mission Statement
The Department of Justice strives to provide a comprehensive Justice System for the people of Akwesasne which is equitable, fair and respectful of individual rights and is also respectful of our Culture and Heritage as Mohawks.
Department Goals
- To develop and administer a community based justice system based on traditional principles.
- To provide community members with the institutions to resolve internal conflicts and disputes, and a forum for the adjudication of community law.
- To manage and expand the application restorative justice programs and native court worker program.
- To provide community members with a local supervision program for adult, youth offenders and federal parolees from the courts and correctional centers in Ontario, Quebec and New York State.
Programs and Services
- Probation & Parole Services
- Legislative Development
- Mediation Services
- Mohawk Court
- Community Justice Program
- Native Court Worker / Legal Counsel
- Appeal Tribunal/ Diversion
- Neh Kanekonriio Council
