SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR CERB AND EI LETTERS RECEIVED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), in collaboration with Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services (ACESS), is informing the community that we are aware of letters received by community members from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and/or Service Canada regarding travel outside of Canada. 

Due to the unique geographic location of our community, residents of Kana:takon and Tsi Snáihne must traverse through the United States when travelling within Akwesasne or when accessing nearby services. In some cases, this necessary travel may appear as “leaving Canada” to external agencies, even though individuals are remaining within or returning to Akwesasne.   

MCA and ACESS recognize that this situation does not reflect the lived reality of Akwesasronon and are actively working to address this matter. 

Community members who receive correspondence related to this issue are encouraged not to disregard these letters. Responding and seeking clarification is important, and support is available. 

If you have received correspondence related to the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and believe it may be connected to this issue, please contact the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. For matters related to Employment Insurance (EI), please contact ACESS for assistance. 

Providing this information will support ongoing efforts to ensure that the unique circumstances of Akwesasne are properly understood in ongoing discussions. 

For CERB-related inquiries, please contact: 

Montana Adams
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
613-575-2250   

For EI-related inquiries, please contact: 

Dan Garrow
Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services (ACESS)
613-575-2626 

Nia:wen for your cooperation.