The Akwesasne Representative & Advocacy Program (ARAP) invites you to a celebration in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day!   When: Tuesday, June 21 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.Where: ARAP Office (55 Water Street W, Unit 130, Cornwall, ON)   Join us for a tour of the program, along with other fun activities like crafting, traditional singing/dancing, vendors, prizes, […]

MANDATES STILL IN PLACE FOR LTC’S, RETIREMENT HOMES, MCA/AMBE BUILDINGS   As of June 11, 2022, most of Ontario’s mask mandates have expired, with the exception of long-term care (LTC) and retirement homes. Masks are still recommended in high-risk congregate living settings, such as shelters, group homes, medical clinics, and hospitals.   While masking requirements are expiring, organizations may implement […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would to congratulate and thank recent retirees of the organization for their years of service.   The Long-term Service & Retirement Recognition Awards are typically held in person every year, but the event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and our efforts to keep Akwesasronon safe. However, MCA would still like to recognize and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, June 23 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time.   The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the general meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca.      Council encourages community members to attend the monthly general meetings to […]

AKWESASNE — On June 9, 2022, Quebec’s Ministry of Public Safety announced that it is funding the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) with $6.2 million to combat firearms trafficking over the next five years.   The funding is part of the Quebec government’s “Operation Centaur”, a $90 million commitment to reduce gun trafficking and armed violence.   At an event […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling one (1) vacant seat on the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC) for the district of Kana:takon with a term of three (3) years.   To qualify for appointment to the AMPC, a candidate must: be enrolled as a member of Akwesasne pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code (does not include probationary members); […]