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What is Extrajudicial Measures (EJM)? EJMs are interventions that happen without the use of the court system. It is the process of dealing with a young person’s offence before being formally charged. It is more commonly known as a pre-charge diversion.   EJM / Pre-Charge Diversion: Referrals come from a Policing Agency, who will provide an explanation of the program; […]

Community Neh Kanikonri:io Council Members of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory have been trained to facilitate community justice values and principals.  They are committed to the well being of the community by offering culturally based responses to conflict to strengthen the community and re-establish social harmony. RESPECT: All those involved in a crime or conflict are provided with and opportunity for […]

Gladue Unit Services The Akwesasne Community Justice Program offers the services of a Gladue Writer and a Gladue Aftercare Worker. They prepare Gladue reports for qualifying Aboriginal people and assist with the implementation of the report’s recommendations. What is Gladue? Gladue is a 1999 Supreme Court of Canada decision that said Judges must take into consideration the unique circumstances of […]

  The Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust was created to provide benefits to Members of the Mohawks of Akwesasne from the funds received from the Kawehnoke Easterbrook Settlement Agreement and the OPG Settlement Agreement.   Vision: To fulfill the obligations of the funds pursuant to the Settlement Agreement and to create and promote health, safety, well‐being and economic development […]

Communities lead the way The Smart Cities Challenge is a competition open to all municipalities, local or regional governments, and Indigenous communities (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) across Canada. This Challenge will empower communities across the country to address local issues their residents face through new partnerships, using a smart cities approach. A smart cities approach means achieving meaningful outcomes […]

With the large list for repairs and renovations the Mohawk Council Housing Authority has developed the Upgrade Program that will allow homeowners to gradually start to maintain, repair and renovate their homes to the type of condition that they are comfortable with. The program provides what is necessary to allow safe, healthy and efficient homes. With the utilization of this […]

AKWESASNE EMERGENCY DISPATCH: 613-575-2000   AKWESASNE MOHAWK AMBULANCE The Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance (AMA) is an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance service that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year, employing 24 staff on 2 12-hour shifts. Our service covers the entire community of Akwesasne: the northern districts of Kana:takon (St. Regis), Tsi Snaihne […]

Akwesasne “Land where the partridge drums“ The Mohawks of Akwesasne have become accustomed to the media and public attention that is generated over the issues which emanate from our unique geographical location along the St. Lawrence River. Some have called us the most stubborn Native Community in North America, not only for our enduring commitment to our Ancient Mohawk Territories […]