On Tuesday, January 4th at 9:00 PM, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police were conducting general patrol duties when a vessel was observed attending the shoreline in Kana:takon (St. Regis). Several individuals were observed exiting the vessel carrying luggage.   Akwesasne Mohawk Police attended the location and detained thirteen individuals from different nationalities. All thirteen individuals including the vessel operator fled as […]

Due to the sudden rise in COVID-19 cases, and with the emergence of the Omicron variant, it is important for people to recognize when they are displaying symptoms, and be able to test themselves for COVID-19.   The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be distributing rapid antigen tests in the three districts for community members. Currently, supply is limited, and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports eight (8) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 4, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 8Current Active: 19Total Cases: 688COVID-19 Related Passings: 12   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has announced changes Public Health Measures, effective on December 31, 2021. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Community Health Program will be adopting the changes effective as of January 1, 2022. Public Health Measures that will see a change are: testing guidelines, isolation periods, fourth doses for long-term care residents, and capacity limits to large […]

In December 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police, working in partnership with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, hosted a logo contest asking the community to submit artwork depicting what the Akwesasne Community Watch Program meant to them.   The Akwesasne Community Watch committee would like to acknowledge and thank everyone that submitted artwork for the logo contest. The first-place winner will […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports seven (7) new positive cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of January 3, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:New Positive Cases: 7Current Active: 31Total Cases: 680COVID-19 Related Passings: 12   The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the […]

On December 28, 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the district of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), resulting in the arrest of Cornwall Island resident.   The search warrant execution was the conclusion to a month-long investigation with the help from the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Police seized a number of firearms, ammunition, […]