Notice
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that due to rises cases of COVID-19 throughout the community, all non-essential services will be closed to the public, effective immediately and until further notice. The situation will be re-assessed later in the week. The Akwesasne community has practiced caution and safety measures with extreme diligence for many months. We encourage all […]
Read moreThis year, it is strongly recommended not to trick-or-treat or hand out treats. If you do choose to trick-or treat, follow the measures below to do it more safely. Note that if the local situation changes, there is the possibility that these Halloween recommendations may change. Please be reminded that currently there are 28 active cases within the Eastern Ontario […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and representatives from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be hosting a community information session on the implementation of a Domestic Lane Pilot Project at the CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry (POE). The pilot will begin on Nov. 3, 2020 in an effort to create a faster, smoother border crossing experience. […]
Read moreOn October 17, 2020 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting pro-active marine patrols on the waterways within Akwesasne on the St. Lawrence River. At approximately 3:40 PM, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) requested assistance in stopping a vessel on the north side of Cornwall Island. The vessel was observed attending a location in Cornwall where an […]
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services and the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club present the Halloween Spirit Challenge: a virtual Halloween costume and house decorating challenge! Submissions can be sent to the ABGC Facebook page or emailed to gjacobs@myabgc.com/kjohnson@myabgc.com.
Read moreAkwesasne Child & Family Services is teaming up with the St. Regis Recreation for a Halloween-themed lip sync challenge! Submissions can be posted on the Lip Sync Challenge event page (https://fb.me/e/9RO9QyImZ) until November 1 at 11:59 PM. For more information, please call 613-575-2341 ext. 3139.
Read morePlease join us on Friday, October 30 for a virtual moon lodge with Kahwatsiraién:ton and the Moon Lodge Society! We invite young indigenous women in the community to attend this virtual session as a way to acknowledge and connect with our grandmother moon. To register, please contact Rena Smoke at rena.smoke@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-5000 ext. 2409. This event is brought […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is standing in solidarity with the Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia in their effort to uphold their inherent right to fish. Acts of violence and racism cannot be tolerated. Our Mohawk community of Akwesasne has experienced our own challenges throughout history maintaining our right to fish, our right to healthy fish, and our […]
Read moreSocial distancing is an active control measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Social distancing means maintaining at least 6 feet (2 metres) away from others. Anytime you venture out alone or with your family, please wear a face mask. We are all in this together!
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