CFN – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is closely following Quebec’s upcoming provincial election and the direction in which provincial leaders are proposing to go if they get into power. The media has indicated a potential of a Quebec referendum to separate from Canada should the political power change in theContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwall’s waterfront is in play. The Chem tank situation is the Canary in the Coal mine and now our Mayor is at play with the Federal government. Akwesasne is involved is well. What should be alarming to the public is that this is all being conductedContinue Reading
Akwesasne – The Akwesasne community has experienced a horrific tragedy this past weekend in the deaths of three community members, including two small children, during a house fire. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne sends its deepest condolences to the entire David family and all who have been affected by thisContinue Reading
CFN – St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Franklin County Cause and Origin and New York State Fire Investigators are investigating a fatal fire reported shortly before 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Social media are reporting that a father and two sons under six perishedContinue Reading
AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne met with representatives of the City of Cornwall informally on December 23, 2013 to discuss construction of the storage tanks being built on the Cornwall Harbor. The two met again on January 7, 2014 as the Cornwall Mayor Kilger gave a formal briefing to MCA on the City’sContinue Reading
TRAFFIC UPDATE The Seaway International Bridge is now closed until further notice. No other traffic changes are being made at this time. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if at all possible. UPDATE 12:52 Cornwall Police Services have notified us that the Bridge is now open again for traffic.Continue Reading
AKWESASNE – On Monday, November 4, 2013, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Bernard Valcourt and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell announced the signing of Agreements-in-Principle on governance and the management of lands. The signings represent significant steps for the Entewatathawi (“We Will Govern”) process that is working to give AkwesasneContinue Reading
CFN – During the time spent idling on the North Channel Bridge, waiting to get through the Canadian border crossing at Cornwall, some drivers probably wondered why the bridge is so high. After all, ships don’t use the canal or the channel of the St. Lawrence River which Cornwall fronts.Continue Reading
Well Cornwall and the area it’s time! Sunday October 27, 2013 we are having our first Town Hall meeting. The event is free and open to the the public and takes place at the Air Force Wing at 240 Water Street in Cornwall Ontario; one of the nicestContinue Reading
Akwesasne – On September 16th, 2013, the Standard Freeholder ran an article that used derogatory language towards the Mohawks of Akwesasne. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) received numerous complaints from community members and a request for Council to respond. In very clear terms, Council issued a Letter to theContinue Reading
It’s that time of the year! Saturday September 7th & Sunday September 8th Gates open at 10 AM 2-day pass available for $12.00. Area residents remember to purchase the program for the Pow Wow which includes a return Bridge Pass! Drums & Dance Competition Traditional Craft and Food An amazingContinue Reading
CFN – As Mohawks we are taught from infancy to honour our elders, abide by the traditional teachings and accept our ancient values as given to us across the generations. One of the most profound instructions, which should be the foundation for all of our laws, is to do noContinue Reading
CORNWALL — Provincial police have charged two Akwesasne police officers following a three-month investigation into a collision on Cornwall Island that killed a Massena, N.Y., couple and a suspected cigarette smuggler. LINK Const. Mike Biron was charged yesterday with criminal negligence causing death and dangerous driving, and Sgt. Kenneth ChaussiContinue Reading