The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Theresa Thompson has released the following UNOFFICIAL list of nominees for the upcoming Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election. Nominations were held on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Nomination packages will be delivered to candidates within 48 hours. Candidates have until Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 12 p.m. noon to accept their nomination. Those nominated […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 19, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Water/Wastewater Program is informing the community that as of 4:30 p.m. today, Aug. 19, 2024 water service has been restored on Kawehno:ke to the 15-20 homes that lost access after yesterday’s water main leak. Those houses that lost water and have now had their service restored, please follow these […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne invites you to a series of exciting open house events! This is your chance to connect with MCA staff, explore our services, and win some amazing prizes! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate and strengthen our community. Event Dates & Locations: 🗓️ September 16, 2024: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.)🗓️ […]
Read moreAll Mohawk Council of Akwesasne offices in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) are closed for the day today, Aug. 19, 2024 due to a power outage. The outage was caused by a blown transformer. Offices outside of Kana:takon remain open. The Akwesasne Child Care Program in Kana:takon only will be closing. Please pick up children by 3 […]
Read moreUpdate: 10:30 a.m. – August 19, 2024 WATER UPDATE – BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED As of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, the Precautionary Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for Kawehno:ke. Water is now safe to consume. Thank you for the community’s attention and cooperation. Please be mindful of increased traffic and construction vehicles on Kawehno:ke today […]
Read moreThe MCA Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) hosted an appreciation luncheon for their summer interns. Friday, August 16th marked their last day of internship before they return to their fall semester schools. The interns were gifted with floral arrangements from The Crazy Daisy Floral Studio and treated to a lunch catered […]
Read moreOn July 22, 2024, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an individual discharging a firearm as the result of a dispute in Tsi Snaihne (Snye). The suspect fled prior to police arrival. Police attended the scene and commenced an investigation. On August 14, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, working in partnership with the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA), […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 12, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is announcing the retirement of Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) Chief of Police Shawn Dulude, effective August 16, 2024, after seven years of dedicated service to the Akwesasne community. Chief Dulude joined AMPS in 2017 and led in advancing AMPS’ mission to ensure the safety and wellbeing […]
Read moreAugust 9, 2024 Swimming Advisory: The Water/Wastewater Program has issued a precautionary swimming advisory, effective August 9, 2024 for 24 hours – until August 10th at 11 p.m. Please do not swim in the St. Lawrence River or its local tributaries. Due to the heavy rainfall, contaminants and bacteria may flow from the Northern New York Watershed, including the St. Regis […]
Read moreFLOODING UPDATE – 1 p.m. August 10, 2024 Flood Warning – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has issued a flood warning today. Anyone residing along the river should be on alert for rising water levels and evacuate if necessary. Please adhere to evacuation orders for your safety. The St. Regis River in Hogansburg and the Helena Road area are of […]
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