Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be closed for the next two weeks to non-essential services due to the rising cases of COVID-19. To see an updated list of operational, restricted or temporarily suspended programs and services, please visit http://www.akwesasne.ca/mca-operational-programs-services/. In addition, the following are updates from MCA programs: • Akwesasne Court – The court session scheduled […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to make the community aware that there has been an increase of positive COVID-19 cases under the jurisdiction of MCA, known as the “northern portion” of the community. For the entire pandemic, we have had a total of 8 positive cases, with currently 5 in active status. The Community Health Program has been […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that due to rises cases of COVID-19 throughout the community, all non-essential services will be closed to the public, effective immediately and until further notice. The situation will be re-assessed later in the week. The Akwesasne community has practiced caution and safety measures with extreme diligence for many months. We encourage all […]
Read moreThis year, it is strongly recommended not to trick-or-treat or hand out treats. If you do choose to trick-or treat, follow the measures below to do it more safely. Note that if the local situation changes, there is the possibility that these Halloween recommendations may change. Please be reminded that currently there are 28 active cases within the Eastern Ontario […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and representatives from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be hosting a community information session on the implementation of a Domestic Lane Pilot Project at the CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry (POE). The pilot will begin on Nov. 3, 2020 in an effort to create a faster, smoother border crossing experience. […]
Read moreJOINT PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release:Kenténha/October 28, 2020 Cornwall, Ontario – As part of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Border Collaboration Initiative (BCI), the Domestic Lane Pilot Project will be launched on November 3, 2020, and will run for a minimum of six months. By designating a lane specifically for domestic travel, the […]
Read moreOn October 17, 2020 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting pro-active marine patrols on the waterways within Akwesasne on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 3:40 PM, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requested assistance in stopping a vessel on the north side of Cornwall Island. The vessel was observed attending a location in Cornwall where an […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is standing in solidarity with the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia in their effort to uphold their inherent right to fish. Acts of violence and racism cannot be tolerated. Our Mohawk community of Akwesasne has experienced our own challenges throughout history maintaining our right to fish, our right to healthy fish, and our […]
Read moreSocial distancing is an active control measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing means maintaining at least 6 feet (2 metres) away from others. Anytime you venture out alone or with your family, please wear a face mask. We are all in this together!
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