Press Release
OFFICE OF THE GRAND CHIEF & COUNCIL For Immediate Release: Kenténha/October 21, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will host the newly elected Council’s first General Meeting this Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Council has decided to reincorporate the option for Akwesasne community members to join the meeting via Zoom. This hybrid format, in person and via Zoom, […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 18, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Environment Program are notifying the community that as of Oct. 18, 2024 the location of the black bear that was first spotted on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Oct. 9, 2024 is unknown. No bear sightings have been reported to police since Oct. 10th. The Ministry of Natural […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 12, 2024 The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Theresa Thompson has released the following UNOFFICIAL list of nominees for the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE). Nominations were held on Saturday, Kentenha/October 12, 2024. Nomination packages will be delivered to candidates within 48 hours. Candidates have until Thursday, Kentenha/October 17, 2024, at 12 p.m. […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 11, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are continuing to advise the community to be aware of a black bear that remains on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). While the last sighting reported was on Thursday, Oct. 10th, we believe the bear is still in the area as of Friday, Oct. 11th. The MCA Environment Program and […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to provide Mobile Crisis Response Worker services. The goal of this position is to enhance police officers’ capacity to respond effectively to mental health crisis calls, improve awareness of mental health and addiction issues, and support the mental health and wellness of our officers through comprehensive […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 10, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are continuing to advise the community to be aware of a black bear that remains on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) as of Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Police and Environment staff are continuing to look for the bear, which was last seen today in the vicinity of Buckshot Road. The […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 9, 2024 The Akwesasne Mohawk Police are aware of bear sightings on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Police are advising the public not to approach the bear. Stay indoors. The bear will leave the area on its own. Police and conservation officers are patrolling the areas where the bear was spotted. They do […]
Read moreToday, Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education and Training Institute proudly announced the approval of their organizational review by the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC), making them the fifth Indigenous institute in Ontario to be able to develop and offer its own diploma, certificate, and degree programs. Congratulations to everyone involved in this incredible milestone! We were honoured to welcome […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 2, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) conducted a community survey seeking input on the construction of a new emergency services building in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) is in need of a new Tsi Snaihne facility to replace Station #3. […]
Read moreOATHS OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED For Immediate Release: Kentenha/October 1, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has officially sworn-in the newly elected Council for the 2024-2027 term. The swearing-in ceremony was held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2024 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation with Justice Alex David administering the oaths of office. MCA is governed by a community-elected 13-Chief Council consisting […]
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