The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has established an Akwesasne Legislative Commission to oversee, receive community input and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. The Akwesasne Legislative Commission is announcing that due to the early closure of offices for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne to accommodate Halloween Night in the Village, the Public Comment Period has […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne wishes to express condolences to the family of the late Peter Sunday. Mr. Sunday served the Akwesasne community as a police officer and chief of police for the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, joining the force in the 1970s. As Chief of Police from 1980-1986 (approximate dates), he lead the force and contributed to its growth overall as a […]

1. When is recreational cannabis legal in Canada? a. October 17, 2018 2. Can I start selling recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018? a. No. MCA is currently working out the licensing process under the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. 3. Can I apply for a business licence to sell recreational cannabis out of my house? a. No, a retail location […]

As part of the Bridge Corridor Improvements, the Kawehnó:ke Tennis Courts will undergo revitalization to its site to improve the area and provide a safe environment with better amenity spaces for the community. The project consists of a new entrance access with parking spaces from Recreation Road, a new 12’ high fence around the court area, and new asphalt playing […]

The Department of Health would like to announce that effective October 10, Alanna (Lannie) Mitchell, Nurse Practitioner at Tsiionkwanonhso:te Clinic will no longer be providing services. Wholistic Health & Wellness would like to advise the community that Dr. Horn will be following all of her patients, for lab results and follow-up. We also would like to make the community aware […]

AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to announce that the Fitbit Fanatics have taken first place in the Southern Ontario Team category for the 2018 Mocc Walk, a free challenge created by the Ontario Native Women’s Association’s Diabetes Program, in an effort to raise Diabetes Awareness, as well as to promote physical activity among Indigenous […]

The South Channel Bridge (linking Kawehno:ke/Cornwall Island to Rooseveltown, NY) will be closed on Tuesday, September 25 from 12 AM (midnight) ‒ 4 AM. In the event of rain, the temporary closure will be moved to the next available day. Please follow instructions provided by the flaggers. For further information, please visit www.sibc.ca, call 613-932-6601 or email at sibc@sibc.ca.

The Old Age Security (OAS) Program is a monthly payment for seniors aged 65 and older who meet Canadian legal status and residence requirements. Guaranteed Income Support (GIS) – If you live in Canada and have a low income, you may be eligible for this top up to your OAS.  You must declare all foreign income (US SSA, or other) […]