On December 9, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) was conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. At approximately 4:09 PM, a vessel with no identifiable markings was observed entering the Snye Channel. Police attempted to stop the vessel in order to conduct a boat safety inspection. The vessel and two occupants failed […]
Read moreOn December 5, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save team were conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 4:05 PM, a vessel was observed stationary in the water on the south-east tip of Cornwall Island, Ontario. A man was observed boarding the vessel carrying a large […]
Read moreOn November 5, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Save Team was conducting a joint forces operation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), monitoring activity on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 7:00 PM, a vessel was observed traveling without navigation lights to a landing and multiple bags were removed from the vessel and placed into a pick-up truck. As […]
Read moreOn Friday, February 22 in Kana:takon, events took place that have caused concern for the safety and well-being of community members. While we continue to respect every individual’s right to peacefully demonstrate, we cannot condone aggressive behaviour, or acts of vandalism. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s top priority is the safety of our community members and the well-being of Akwesasne […]
Read moreThe subject of developing an Akwesasne Cannabis Law was identified as a need responding to the enactment of the Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c. 16. This act came into force on October 17, 2018 and legalizes the recreational use of cannabis in Canada. With local retail stores opening with the desire to sell cannabis products, the development of an Akwesasne […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation (MCR 2018 #212), which governs the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis in Akwesasne under the jurisdiction of the MCA. The regulation includes the requirement for cannabis-related businesses to obtain a license from the MCA. The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation took effect on October 17, 2018 when […]
Read moreIn preparation for the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. The regulations were passed on Oct. 1, 2018 and will go into effect officially on the date of Canada’s recreational cannabis legalization – Oct. 17, 2018. At that time, cannabis will no longer be considered a drug under […]
Read more1. When is recreational cannabis legal in Canada? a. October 17, 2018 2. Can I start selling recreational cannabis on October 17, 2018? a. No. MCA is currently working out the licensing process under the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. 3. Can I apply for a business licence to sell recreational cannabis out of my house? a. No, a retail location […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) recently passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation (MCR 2018 #212), which will govern the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis in Akwesasne when it comes into force on October 17th, 2018. The regulation includes the requirement for cannabis-related businesses to obtain a license from the MCA. The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation can […]
Read moreIn preparation for the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. The regulations were passed on Oct. 1, 2018 and will go into effect officially on the date of Canada’s recreational cannabis legalization – Oct. 17, 2018. At that time, cannabis will no longer be considered a drug under […]
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