Join the Akwesasne Community Justice Program (ACJP) Ietsiiatahonsatat – Victim Services for a powerful and practical cultural training session designed to support safer, healthier Indigenous communities. This event will explore the root causes of key safety issues — including human trafficking, gang involvement, MMIWG, mental health, addictions, and suicide — and offer tools to help front-line workers, allies, and community […]
Read moreGet ready for a day of fun, learning, and fishing at the annual Kids for Fishing event! 🐟 Youth ages 10-17 are invited to join the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and community partners for a day on the water. Date: May 10, 2025 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location: By the River – Atsiakta (89A Rourke Rd, Akwesasne, NY) 30 […]
Read moreAt the most recent MCA General Meeting, held on February 27, 2025, a petition was presented calling for an amendment to Section 16 of the Akwesasne Election Law. Pursuant to the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (ALEPR), Section 4.6, for the petition to pass, signatures of 75 eligible voters from each of the three districts (225 total) are required. Each […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling three (3) vacant seats on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC). Two (2) vacant seats for the District of Kana:takon for a term of three (3) years. One (1) vacant seat for the District of Kawehnoke, for a term of three (3) years. The Akwesasne Review Commission was established as an independent body […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Justice Department is providing the community with the following information regarding the filing of appeals for an MCA election. When submitting an appeal, please include your name and the alleged violation in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, along with any additional information to support the appeal. Appeals for the June 29, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department is currently looking to fill three vacant seats on the Legislative Development Oversight Committee to represent the districts of (1) Kana:takon, (1) Kawehno:ke, and (1) Tsi Snaihne. The Oversight Committee on Legislative Development, consisting of Council and appointed Community representatives, plays a crucial role in drafting legislation that protects and advances the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department invites proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Akwesasne Justice Department (AJD). The purpose of this strategic plan is to outline the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of AJD, and provide a roadmap for its operations and initiatives over the next five years to result in […]
Read moreRecently, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held an Electoral Officers Training for the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Deputy Electoral/Referendum Officers (DEO/DRO), and Uniformed Security Personnel (USP). Congratulations to our newest Chief Electoral Officer and Deputy Electoral/Referendum Officers that will be serving their terms for the next three years: Theresa Thompson, CEODakota Caldwell, DEO/DROArlene David, DEO/DROMaryann Jacobs, DEO/DROMargaret Thomas-Jock, DEO/DROAshley […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Cactus Cook Sunday has been named the new director of the Akwesasne Justice Department. Ms. Sunday has been acting in the position since the retirement of longtime director Joyce King earlier this year. The Akwesasne Justice Department oversees justice administration, including law development, as well as the Akwesasne Court […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department is offering a public tender for a vehicle from the MCA Fleet. The vehicle can be seen in the parking lot of the Angus Mitchell Memorial Building and is available for tender in “As Is Condition”. Vehicle sealed bid forms can be obtained and submitted Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) at the […]
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