MCA AND CBSA ANNOUNCE DOMESTIC LANE PILOT PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE TRAVELLER EXPERIENCE AT THE CORNWALL PORT OF ENTRY

JOINT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:Kenténha/October 28, 2020 Cornwall, Ontario –  As part of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Border Collaboration Initiative (BCI), the Domestic Lane Pilot Project will be launched on November 3, 2020, and will run for a minimum of six months. By designating a lane specifically for domestic travel, the […]

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AMPS SEIZE CANNABIS AND CURRENCY

On October 17, 2020 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting pro-active marine patrols on the waterways within Akwesasne on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 3:40 PM, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requested assistance in stopping a vessel on the north side of Cornwall Island. The vessel was observed attending a location in Cornwall where an […]

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HALLOWEEN SPIRIT CHALLENGE

Akwesasne Child & Family Services and the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club present the Halloween Spirit Challenge: a virtual Halloween costume and house decorating challenge! Submissions can be sent to the ABGC Facebook page or emailed to gjacobs@myabgc.com/kjohnson@myabgc.com.   

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AKWESASNE ZERO 2 SIX — HALLOWEEN SCAVENGER HUNT

The Akwesasne Zero 2 Six Program is hosting a Halloween Scavenger Hunt! From October 27 – October 29, search the community for their Halloween-themed signs. Take a picture of at least 2 signs, submit them, and be entered into a prize draw! Visit the Akwesasne Zero 2 Six Facebook page for some hints!  

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LIP SYNC CHALLENGE: HALLOWEEN EDITION

Akwesasne Child & Family Services is teaming up with the St. Regis Recreation for a Halloween-themed lip sync challenge!   Submissions can be posted on the Lip Sync Challenge event page (https://fb.me/e/9RO9QyImZ) until November 1 at 11:59 PM.   For more information, please call 613-575-2341 ext. 3139.  

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MOON LODGE

Please join us on Friday, October 30 for a virtual moon lodge with Kahwatsiraién:ton and the Moon Lodge Society! We invite young indigenous women in the community to attend this virtual session as a way to acknowledge and connect with our grandmother moon. To register, please contact Rena Smoke at rena.smoke@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-5000 ext. 2409.  This event is brought […]

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MCA STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY FOR MIK’MAQ

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is standing in solidarity with the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia in their effort to uphold their inherent right to fish. Acts of violence and racism cannot be tolerated.   Our Mohawk community of Akwesasne has experienced our own challenges throughout history maintaining our right to fish, our right to healthy fish, and our […]

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RESPECTFULLY PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING

Social distancing is an active control measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing means maintaining at least 6 feet (2 metres) away from others. Anytime you venture out alone or with your family, please wear a face mask.   We are all in this together!  

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MCA COVID-19 TESTING SITE RELOCATION

The MCA Department of Health would like to announce that their COVID-19 testing site has been relocated to Third Street in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The mobile testing unit will be stored for the fall & winter months. We anticipate re-activating the mobile unit in the spring of 2021. If you have questions about COVID-19 and testing, please call the MCA […]

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