On August 24, 2020, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne amended the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law to expand the travel radius from 80 km/50 miles to 160 km/100 miles, excluding the city of Montreal. Only essential travel is permitted to Montreal due to their continued volume of COVID-19 cases.   Anyone travelling outside the newly expanded radius, or to Montreal, for […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling three (3) vacant seats on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC). One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kana:takon, with a term of three (3) years; One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, with a term of three (3) years, and One (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi […]

She:kon AMBE families, Below is the presentation and recorded information session on the AMBE School Reopening Protocol. It is important that our parents become familiar with our plan as we will be asking for a Commitment Form for each student. If you have any questions please contact your child’s School Principal to discuss or call the AMBE Admin. Office. Ahkwesahsne […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe wish to inform the community that collaboration on COVID-19 matters continues to take place between our two governments on an almost daily basis. Even though our specific regulations and restrictions aren’t always exactly the same, we continue to support one another in our combined effort to keep Akwesasne safe from the spread […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community on how to reach the Grand Chief and District Chiefs as they are transitioning into a new location. Due to the administrative office move, Council is currently working remotely while the office space is being prepared at the Administration Building #1 (A-frame) in Kana:takon. The Mohawk Government Office is now located […]

It is with a heavy heart that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned of the passing of Grand Chief Joseph Norton from our sister community of Kahnawà:ke. Joseph Norton peacefully entered into the spirit world surrounded by his family and loved ones on August 14, 2020. Joseph Norton was first elected into office in 1978. In 1982, at the […]

Please be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne amended the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law on August 10, 2020 in order to allow essential travel beyond the 80 km/50-mile radius limitation. Non-essential travel is still restricted in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Akwesasne community. The Mohawk Council Resolution amendment to the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law states:“Persons […]

The Akwesasne Justice Department is seeking district representatives interested in becoming a member of the Akwesasne Review Commission. To qualify for appointment for the position, a person must:a) be a Member;b) have attained the age of Thirty-five (35) years of age;c) have been resident in the Territory of a First Nation for at least ten (10) years and within the […]

Theft of Motor Vehicle, Breach of Probation X2 , Escape Lawful CustodyCortlon J. Skidders, 22, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 10th, 2020 and charged with Theft of Motor Vehicle, Breach of Probation X 2, and Escape Lawful Custody. It is alleged that on August 8th, 2020, police received information that the male had reportedly taken a vehicle from a […]