The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is asking the public to help them identify a suspect in a reported armed robbery attempt at a Cannabis Dispensary in Kana:takon, that occurred Thursday evening (March 3, 2022).   A male subject walked into Diamond Dispensary situated on Third Street at approximately 10:00 PM, portrayed to be a customer, and subsequently brandished a knife […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Infrastructure, Housing, and Environment (DIHE) would like to congratulate Timothy Sunday on his chosen retirement date of March 4, 2022, from the DIHE Building Maintenance Program. The DIHE Director, portfolio chiefs, management, and staff appreciate his years of dedication and hard work. Timmy was employed as a Caretaker at Iakhihsohtha Lodge for 28 […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Positivity Campaign was held throughout the month of February with the intent being to spread some joy throughout Akwesasne. We received hundreds of entries to our three events, and it has been truly inspiring to see the enthusiasm and happiness in your posts and entries. We wish to thank all of you for your participation […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is celebrating support from Canadian Tire and Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities (Jumpstart) towards the construction of a 9,600 square-foot concrete skatepark in Akwesasne beginning in July 2022.   Canadian Tire and Jumpstart are providing $241,000 towards the Akwesasne Skatepark Project, which will help pay for construction, landscaping, and five LED lampposts.   The Mohawk Council […]

CAPACITY LIMITS FOR INDOOR SETTINGS LIFTED AS WELL   Effective on March 1st, Ontario will be lifting its proof of vaccination requirement for indoor non-essential settings. Businesses will no longer be required to ask patrons for proof of at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for entry. Businesses can, however, choose to keep the mandate active.    Vaccine requirements […]

In just a short time, the Saucier-Leaf family of five will open the door to their brand-new Cornwall home, a result of the generous work of the Habitat for Humanity non-profit organization.  The new home is receiving its final interior finishings, and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) chiefs were hands-on today painting and assisting.  Habitat for Humanity relies on […]

SEVEN POSITIVE RAPID RESULTS REPORTED FOR THE WEEK The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Health Program reports one (1) new positive PCR and seven (7) positive rapid cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of February 18, 2022.    Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne:PCR Positive Cases: 1Rapid Positive Cases (Week of Feb. […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 24 at 6 p.m. via Zoom. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, General Meetings continue to be held virtually. To sign up & receive the meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting […]

Join us next week to celebrate Kindness Week!     February 23rd is Pink Shirt Day — Pink Shirt Day is an annual event held across Canada and other parts of the world where people wear pink shirts to stand against bullying. The initiative was started in 2007 to celebrate diversity in all its forms and to support workplaces, communities and […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Economic Development is proud to announce that it has received a $291,030 grant from Natural Resources Canada for the purchase of four electric vehicles (EVs) and four charging stations.     Canada’s Zero Emissions Vehicle Awareness Initiative is committed to helping Canada reduce and eliminate vehicle exhaust and pollution.      “We’re equipping Canadians […]