Press Release
The Chief Referendum Officer (CEO) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum on the Final Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law and Final Draft of the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law. The Akwesasne Cannabis Law and the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. Polling stations will be set up […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Cory Scott. Dr. Scott will be joining the Sahatihahará:ne Detox Center Medical Team. Dr. Scott will provide medical oversight of any clients who are receiving services at the detox center. Dr. Scott has been practicing Family Medicine since 2018. He graduated […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend congratulations and appreciation to longtime employee Joyce Tekahnawiiaks King on her retirement! Joyce has served the community of Akwesasne in many capacities, from working with the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs to managing Indian Time newspaper to defending our environmental rights. In 2008, Joyce joined the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that they are officially removed from COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of Tuesday, September 12, 2023. LTC services have been returned to regular operating procedures as the status quo level prior to the COVID-19 Outbreak Status. The LTC is urging any staff and visitors to stay home if they are feeling sick. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has scheduled a swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Kawehno:ke District Chief Vincent Thompson. The community is invited to the swearing-in taking place: Thursday, September 14, 2023Kawehno:ke Recreation Center5 p.m. Light refreshments will be served after the ceremony. If you have any questions please contact Mohawk Government at 613-575-2250.
Read moreA by-election was held in the District of Kawehno:ke on September 2, 2023 for (1) District Chief. No appeals were filed by the deadline of September 7, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Kawehno:ke District Chief Candidates: Lloyd Benedict — 5 Thomas Francis — 27 Rosemary Montour-Square — 9 Melissa Oakes — 8 Lacey Pierce — 37 Vincent Thompson — 91 […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is informing the community that they are adding two electric vehicles to their fleet. The AMPS have been working with partners 7Gen and Cyberkar to equip the electric police vehicles. AMPS will be one of the first police forces in Ontario in Quebec, as well as the first Indigenous police force that will operate […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with information on the Meals on Wheels Program. The Meals on Wheels Program delivers freshly prepared meals, Monday to Friday, for its registered clients. The meals are delivered directly to community members’ homes within the three districts of Kana:takon, Tsi Snaihne, and Kawehno:ke. The Meals on […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has been notified that they are officially in COVID-19 Outbreak Status as of Wednesday, September 6, 2023. There are currently no restrictions on visitation. However, masks are mandatory at all times when visiting loved ones, and there is no mingling or visiting others throughout the facility. If you are not feeling well, we strongly […]
Read moreHOME BLOOD WORK VISITS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO STAFFING SHORTAGE The Akwesasne Medical Clinic (AMC) is notifying the community that blood test clinic appointments are available at the clinic in Kana:takon. However, due to staffing shortage, home blood work visit services are unable to be provided at this time. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If […]
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