Press Release
Through conversations with local Residential School Survivors, a need has been identified to hold a meaningful Orange Shirt Day event within the community of Akwesasne. Survivors shared that commemoration should happen locally — where they feel rooted, seen, and supported. This collaborative event between the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) will take […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Cheryl Jacobs has released the following UNOFFICIAL list of nominees for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) Board of Trustees.
Read moreOn July 6, 2025, at approximately 5:56 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) responded to a call from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police regarding a single-vehicle motorcycle accident near River Road in the District of Tsi Snaihne (Snye), Akwesasne, Quebec. A section of River Road was temporarily closed as emergency crews responded. Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance and the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is taking applications for interested community members to serve as Community Trust Overseers. Deadline to apply: OPEN UNTIL FILLED If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Armstrong at taylor.armstrong@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-2250 ext. 2163. Applications can be picked up at the MCA Admin. 1 Building in Kana:takon or downloaded below.
Read moreThe recent Pet Wellness Clinic held in Akwesasne from June 13–15 was a huge success — thanks to the incredible collaboration between the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne! Over the course of three days: ✔️ 60 spay/neuter surgeries were completed ✔️ 16 wellness appointments were provided ✔️ An estimated 3,300 unplanned puppies and kittens […]
Read moreAkwesasne, ON – On June 7, 2025, at approximately 12:30 p.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) was contacted by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police regarding a serious incident involving suspected human smuggling. Three individuals — an adult male, an adult female, and a child — were intercepted by Tribal Police in the area of Raquette Point, Akwesasne, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is extending its full support to over 375 evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation who have arrived at the Devcore Centre in Cornwall due to the ongoing wildfire emergency in Northern Ontario. The City of Cornwall, the Canadian Red Cross, and other key partners have activated a coordinated response to provide shelter, medical care, and […]
Read moreMCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:Ohiaríha/June 9, 2025 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) are jointly informing the community about an organization referring to itself as the “Ierahkwa government.” This group is presenting itself as a legitimate governing body of the Akwesasne Mohawk people and is reportedly offering services such as […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) stands in strong and unequivocal opposition to Ontario’s Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation is a direct attack on Indigenous rights, treaty responsibilities, and environmental protection. Bill 5 proposes changes that would allow developers to bypass archaeological assessments, which then puts sacred burial sites, ceremonial grounds, and ancestral lands […]
Read moreOn June 2, members of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne spent the day at Thompson Island Cultural Camp — reconnecting with our land, culture, and one another. The day was filled with meaningful activities and teachings, all made possible by our incredible MCA programs and staff. From paddling the shores of Thompson Island to learning about land rights and practicing […]
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