AMS GIVING TREE
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School is hosting a giving tree that gives you an opportunity to provide a gift to a family in need this holiday season! Deadline to have donate your gifts is Wednesday, December 18.
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COMMUNITY HEALTH NEWSLETTER — DECEMBER 2019
AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE INVESTIGATES MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN TSI SNAIHNE
On Sunday, December 8, 2019 at approximately 5:30 AM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received reports of a motor vehicle striking a utility pole in the area of River Road, Tsi Snaihne, Quebec. Police attended the scene and observed a motor vehicle overturned and the driver was trapped inside the vehicle. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) were dispatched […]
Read moreAKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SEIZE CANNABIS, EDIBLES & PILLS
On December 9, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) was conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. At approximately 4:09 PM, a vessel with no identifiable markings was observed entering the Snye Channel. Police attempted to stop the vessel in order to conduct a boat safety inspection. The vessel and two occupants failed […]
Read moreAKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SEIZE 10 POUNDS OF CANNABIS
On December 5, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save team were conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 4:05 PM, a vessel was observed stationary in the water on the south-east tip of Cornwall Island, Ontario. A man was observed boarding the vessel carrying a large […]
Read moreTREASURES OF CHRISTMAS 2019
The St. Regis Recreation would like to invite the community out to their annual Treasures of Christmas event — from December 13-15, stop by the rec center for a chance to win some amazing gifts just in time for the holidays! The concession stand will be open all weekend and US funds will be at par. If you would like […]
Read moreAKWESASNE HOLIDAY HELPERS FUNDRAISER 2019
The annual Akwesasne Holiday Helpers fundraiser was held on Friday, December 6 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino — District Chiefs Vanessa Adams, Tobi Mitchell and Darryl Lazore were among the many community members who were doing time for being kind! While the jailbirds were occupied in their “cell”, community members could enjoy breakfast, lunch, raffles and a Mohawk auction. Nia:wen […]
Read moreFEDERAL INDIAN DAY SCHOOL CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT — COMMUNITY UPDATE
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to update the community regarding the Federal Indian Day School Class Action Settlement process. On Thursday, October 31, the class counsel Gowling WLG received a court challenge from David Schulze (of law firm Dionne Schulze) representing his client Chief Paul-Emile Ottawa, chief of Conseil des Atikamekw de Manawan in Quebec. The challenge cited […]
Read moreFIRST OF THE YEAR’S HOLIDAY DINNERS HELD IN KANA:TAKON
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted the first of three holiday dinners tonight in the district of Kana.takon (St. Regis) at the St. Regis Recreation Centre. The dinners are held annually as a way to share kindness and generosity during the holiday season and for Council to have the opportunity to visit face to face with community members and serve […]
Read moreAKWESASNE HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR
The Akwesasne Holiday Craft Fair is being held on Sunday, December 15 from 10 AM – 6 PM at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Come out for some holiday shopping and support our local artisans! For more information, please contact JoAnn Swamp (613-932-9452 — 518-651-4782) or Becky Bero (518-358-4848 — 518-651-5750).
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