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 […]

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 […]

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!  

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 […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s non-essential programs and offices will be closed to the public on Wednesdays in order for staff to manage COVID-19 preparations and build employee morale. Essential programs, 24-hour facilities, and some other programs and offices will remain open.  The following programs and offices are among those that are OPEN on Wednesdays: Community Health Medical Clinics including […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health would like to announce that they will be offering a drive-through seasonal influenza vaccination clinic at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic.   This is in addition to the previous launch of the 2020-2021 Universal Influenza Immunization Program. To reduce the risk of severe illness that could potentially arise from co-infection with COVID-19 and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will once again be offered for the upcoming 2020-2021 winter months.  The eligibility application process now includes Akwesasronon who are residing within the municipal boundary of the City of Cornwall, Ontario, provided the applicant is a registered member of the Mohawk Council of […]

Starting on October 19, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will begin using a standardized primary (threshold) question for all vehicles arriving to the CBSA Port of Entry in Cornwall. The purpose of the question is to recognize the mixed traffic corridor and that not all people or vehicles arriving to the port have left Canada. MCA and CBSA […]