Press Release
For Immediate Release: Kentenhko:wa/November 05, 2024 On behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former Canadian Senator Murray Sinclair. His passing is a profound loss not only to those who knew him personally but to all who were touched by his tireless advocacy for Indigenous rights and justice. […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have arrested and charged a 14-year-old youth with aggravated assault stemming from an incident that occurred in the early evening of October 31, 2024. At approximately 7:30 PM, police received a report of a victim with a knife wound in the upper body area. The victim was in the area of First Street in […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Mental Health & Wellness Sector (MHW) is aware that violence and trauma affecting our youth and teens can have significant impacts on the mental and emotional well-being of our young people. We are committed to providing support during a difficult time. Support Available: Our Mental Health team is offering debriefing sessions and assistance today, […]
Read moreOn Monday, October 28, 2024, the Haudenosaunee Everlasting Academy of Learning (HEAL) Lodge, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), and the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs (MNCC) united to honour past and present volunteer firefighters. The event was hosted at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center, with a prepared meal courtesy of Mary Terrance, Arvella […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Membership Board has requested that a By-Election be held in the districts of Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne. The following seats are available: District of Kana:takon — One 4-year term (time remaining)District of Tsi Snaihne — One 2-year term (time remaining) Nominations will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from the hours of 9 a.m. to 12 […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Environment Program are notifying the community of a possible wildcat sighting that was reported on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 in the area of the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The exact species of the wildcat is unknown. Bobcats are common in our region and pose little threat. Cougars are […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will begin taking applications starting Monday, October 28, 2024. The final application deadline will be Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4 p.m. There will be no exceptions after the deadline date, as the fuel distribution will commence. The application process is open to […]
Read moreOFFICE 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. […]
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