The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many events being cancelled. Based on the guidelines established for prevention measures and to maintain the health and safety of our community and staff, it was determined that the Akwesasne Court would postpone all matters until September 2020.     Anyone who has received a Uniform Traffic Ticket and the ticket indicates a “set fine,” you […]

Across Ontario, a new trend is occurring: while cases of COVID-19 overall are lowering, there is an increase of cases in young adults aged 18-34. Please be mindful that although the weather is nice, individuals must maintain social distancing even when outside with others. It is recommended that you do not gather with more than 10 individuals and to maintain […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing community members that the Department of Housing has changed locations from Administrative Building #4 in Kana:takon to CIA Building #3 on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). The Department of Housing is in the process of moving, therefore the phone systems are unavailable. If you need to immediately speak with someone in the Department of Housing, […]

Please be informed that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices will be closed on Monday, June 22 in observance of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Essential services and 24-hour care facilities will remain operational. Offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, June 23.  

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is thankful to community businesses that continue to operate to provide goods and services to community members. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses and community members must be willing to alter their “normal” behavior to best protect employees and customers. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing all business owners that they must take the […]

A callout is being conducted for new Community Trustees to the Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust. The deadline for applications is June 18, 2020 at 4 p.m. One 4-year term and two 2-year terms are open. If you have any questions, please contact JoAnn Swamp (613-932-9452 ext. 222 – jswamp@nnatc.org) or Chelsea Francis (613-575-2348 ext. 2270 – chelsea.francis@akwesasne.ca).   ➩ CLICK […]

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is advising the community that excessive lighting of fireworks has been creating undue stress on community members. Fireworks create a severe noise disturbance that is alarming and frightening to elders, pets, children, and anyone with disabilities such as autism. They should be used sparingly. MCA has received numerous complaints, and we request that community members be mindful […]

On June 7, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) was conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. On this date police observed a vessel attend a private landing in Tsi Snaihne (Snye). As police attempted to stop the vessel the driver and passenger both fled on foot in an attempt to evade police. A […]