Nominations were held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 for the Akwesasne Membership Board in the Districts of Kawehno:ke, Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon.   UNOFFICIAL RESULTS:   District of Kawehno:ke (2-year term): Iris Caldwell — nominated by Charmaine Caldwell, seconded by Gina Jones-Thompson Donna Delormier — nominated by Joanne Jocko, seconded by Debbera Thompson    District of Kana:takon (2-year term): Kristi […]

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is kicking off Crime Prevention Week from November 7-13, 2021. The goal of Crime Prevention Week is to promote safety in our community and learn to avoid becoming a victim of crime. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the value of making sure our homes, neighbourhoods, schools, and places of businesses are safe.   The Akwesasne […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports four (4) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 28, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 4Current Active: 10Total Cases: 484COVID-19 Related Passings: 9   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports one (1) new positive case of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 27, 2021.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 1Current Active: 8Total Cases: 480COVID-19 Related Passings: 9   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

With Halloween taking place this upcoming weekend, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council are urging Akwesasne residents to please prevent a repeat of last year’s spike in COVID-19 cases. We encourage everyone to help keep this year’s Halloween safe and enjoyable by adhering to the following protective measures: In lieu of going door-to door […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 28 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings continue to be held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]

On October 21, 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) was conducting proactive marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity.   At 11:25 P.M., police observed a vessel traveling on St. Lawrence River attend a landing on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). A person was observed walking from behind a structure carrying bags and entered the vessel.   […]

The Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, has released a Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage Covid-19 for the Long-Term. The plan outlines the province’s gradual approach to lifting remaining public health and workplace safety measures by March 2022. The plan will be guided by the ongoing assessment of key public health and health […]