The Department of Health is informing the community on updates to the COVID-19 Visitation Policies for the Iahkhihsohtha Lodge and the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-term Care Facility. The Ministry of Long-Term Care has provided the following updates to the Visitation Policies: Masks will continue to be required at all times when in the LTC facilities. Eating and drinking is not permitted except […]

The Akwesasne Community Justice Program is hosting an online event on human trafficking and elder safety. Join us from March 23-24, 2022 for virtual sessions on human trafficking prevention, elder safety, cultural support, local services/resources, and more!    The webinar will take place from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day and all participants will be entered into a prize […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that due to inclement weather expected tomorrow, the rapid test kit distribution scheduled for March 12 has been cancelled.    A new date will be announced as soon as possible. Nia:wen for your understanding.  

Please be advised that all roadways under the jurisdiction of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will have a posted weight limit of five (5) tonnes per axle (also known as “Half Loads”), effective Wednesday, March 9th, 2022 through May 13th, 2022. This is to protect the road system during the spring thaw.   The Akwesasne Mohawk Police will be monitoring […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the 50% capacity limit for our offices has been lifted and staff will be returning in full to the workplace.    However, our offices will remain open to the community by appointment only and public health measures (such as mask-wearing, social distancing, proof of vaccination, COVID-19 screening, etc.) […]

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is asking the public to help them identify a suspect in a reported armed robbery attempt at a Cannabis Dispensary in Kana:takon, that occurred Thursday evening (March 3, 2022).   A male subject walked into Diamond Dispensary situated on Third Street at approximately 10:00 PM, portrayed to be a customer, and subsequently brandished a knife […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Infrastructure, Housing, and Environment (DIHE) would like to congratulate Timothy Sunday on his chosen retirement date of March 4, 2022, from the DIHE Building Maintenance Program. The DIHE Director, portfolio chiefs, management, and staff appreciate his years of dedication and hard work. Timmy was employed as a Caretaker at Iakhihsohtha Lodge for 28 […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Positivity Campaign was held throughout the month of February with the intent being to spread some joy throughout Akwesasne. We received hundreds of entries to our three events, and it has been truly inspiring to see the enthusiasm and happiness in your posts and entries. We wish to thank all of you for your participation […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is celebrating support from Canadian Tire and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) towards the construction of a 9,600 square-foot concrete skatepark in Akwesasne beginning in July 2022.   Canadian Tire and Jumpstart are providing $241,000 towards the Akwesasne Skatepark Project, which will help pay for construction, landscaping, and five LED lampposts.   The Mohawk Council […]

CAPACITY LIMITS FOR INDOOR SETTINGS LIFTED AS WELL   Effective on March 1st, Ontario will be lifting its proof of vaccination requirement for indoor non-essential settings. Businesses will no longer be required to ask patrons for proof of at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for entry. Businesses can, however, choose to keep the mandate active.    Vaccine requirements […]