The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is delaying its reopening of services and buildings to the public to July 20, 2020. The date for re-opening was originally set for July 6, 2020; however, programs and staff require additional time to adjust to the changes necessary due to the ongoing pandemic. New processes and procedures are being implemented to help prevent the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing community members that the 50-mile travel restriction will continue to be in effect in the northern portion of Akwesasne. With regions in reopening stages, we will need to continue to err on the side of caution to ensure our community remains safe. Montreal continues to see an increase in positive cases of COVID […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that a heat warning is in effect beginning today, Thursday, July 2, and could persist into next week. Maximum temperatures on Thursday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5, are anticipated to reach 32 to 35 degrees Celsius (89 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit). Humidity increases the feeling of heat as measured by […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to announce that the community curfew has been amended to decrease the hours to 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. throughout its jurisdiction. On April 13, 2020, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passed MCR 2020/21 – #003 to enact the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law. The Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law was enacted as a health […]

Please be informed that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 1 in observance of Canada Day. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Thursday, July 2.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many events being cancelled. Based on the guidelines established for prevention measures and to maintain the health and safety of our community and staff, it was determined that the Akwesasne Court would postpone all matters until September 2020.     Anyone who has received a Uniform Traffic Ticket and the ticket indicates a “set fine,” you […]

Across Ontario, a new trend is occurring: while cases of COVID-19 overall are lowering, there is an increase of cases in young adults aged 18-34. Please be mindful that although the weather is nice, individuals must maintain social distancing even when outside with others. It is recommended that you do not gather with more than 10 individuals and to maintain […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing community members that the Department of Housing has changed locations from Administrative Building #4 in Kana:takon to CIA Building #3 on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). The Department of Housing is in the process of moving, therefore the phone systems are unavailable. If you need to immediately speak with someone in the Department of Housing, […]

Please be informed that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Monday, June 22 in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, June 23.