Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service

10/16/2026

COMMUNITY NOTICE: PET SAFETY ALERT FOR UPCOMING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS WALK
The Akwesasne Compliance Department is reminding all residents and pet owners in the District of Kana:takon to ensure domestic animals are securely restrained and kept under direct control on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

🎗️ The MCA Department of Health will be hosting the annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk:
• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Start Time: 10:00 AM
• Route: Starting and finishing at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility, looping through the village roads of Kana:takon.

Because a large gathering of community members, elders, families, and children will be walking through the village, loose or unrestrained dogs pose an immediate safety risk to participants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF PET OWNERS
• Keep Dogs Secured: Under the Emergency Interim Dog Control Regulation, all dogs must be kept under control at all times. Please ensure your dogs are kept indoors, placed inside secure fenced yards, or properly leashed/tied away from pedestrian walkways along the walk route during this event.
• No Free-Roaming Animals: Allowing dogs to roam freely through neighborhoods or onto public grounds (including clinic areas and village roadways) constitutes an offence.
• Aggressive Dogs: Dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior must be securely restrained and prevented from having contact with the public to avoid dangerous biting or chasing incidents.

ENFORCEMENT & CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE
Compliance Officers will be monitoring the area to protect event participants and community members:
• Legal & Financial Liability: Dog owners are strictly liable for any injury, property damage, or medical expenses caused by an uncontrolled dog. Victims may seek damages directly through the Akwesasne Mohawk Court.
• Fines & Citations: Violations under the Emergency Interim Dog Control Regulation and the Control of Dogs By-Law may result in citation tickets, court appearances, and fines.
• Seizure & Impoundment: Loose, unattended, or aggressive dogs encountered by Compliance Officers will be seized and transported a holding facility. Unclaimed animals are held for a maximum of four (4) days before being transferred or surrendered to the OSPCA.

CONTACT & INQUIRIES
Let’s work together to ensure a safe, successful, and respectful walk for our community and survivors!

To report a loose or aggressive animal:
MCA Compliance Department
☎️ 613-575-2340 ext. 2415
📧 [email protected]

For after-hours animal emergencies:
AMPS Central Dispatch
☎️ 613-575-5000

10/15/2026

MMIWG2S+ TREE OF HOPE LIGHTING
The Cornwall Police Service, in partnership with the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, Akwesasne Family Wellness Program, and the City of Cornwall, invites community members to the 3rd Annual Tree of Hope Lighting on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Lamoureux Park (Clock Tower).

This meaningful gathering will honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S+), while recognizing the families and communities who continue to be impacted.

The evening will include guest speakers, drumming, smudging, and the lighting of the Tree of Hope as a symbol of remembrance, solidarity, and hope.

Community members are encouraged to attend.

10/14/2026

BUILDING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: JOIN THE AMPS SKÉN:NEN MEAL GATHERING
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service invites all community members to join our next Community Skén:nen Meal Gathering on Wednesday, October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center.

These informal monthly meals provide a welcoming space to share food and engage in positive, respectful conversations with AMPS officers — not just in uniform, but as members of the community. It’s an opportunity to build trust and foster connections through meaningful dialogue.

Your voices matter. These gatherings are a space to share thoughts, ideas, and concerns in a way that helps move our community forward together. Please note, this is not a forum for public complaints.

Future gatherings will rotate between districts and alternate between lunch and supper times. If you can’t make it, we encourage you to join us next month.

🎁 All attendees will be entered for a chance to win a door prize!

We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, please contact AMPS at 613-575-2340.

10/05/2026

SONS OF TRADITION
Akwesasne Child & Family Services and community partners invite young Akwesasró:non men ages 13–17 to take part in Sons of Tradition, a six-week opportunity to connect with the land, culture, and community while discovering more about their identity, values, and role as young men.

Through shared experiences and time together, participants will have opportunities to explore men’s roles and responsibilities, strengthen their connection to the land, and build positive connections with others in a supportive environment.

🗓️ October 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 12, 19
⏰ 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Meals and refreshments will be provided. Registered participants will receive more information about the program, including the location.

For questions or to register, please contact Katie Cook at [email protected].

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS DOG? 🐾
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Compliance Program picked up a loose female Shepherd/Rottweiler mix on Angus Thomas Memorial Street in the district of Kana:takon. The dog was found on October 1, 2026, at approximately 11:45 a.m.

If this dog belongs to you, or if you know who her owner may be, please contact the MCA Compliance Program at 613-575-2340 ext. 2415 or by email at [email protected].

Please share this post to help reunite the dog with their owner.

09/25/2026

🧡 ORANGE SHIRT DAY T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY — SEPTEMBER 29 🧡
In preparation for Orange Shirt Day, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe are coming together to provide free orange shirts to community members.

Join us throughout Akwesasne on Tuesday, September 29 to pick up a shirt and join us in wearing orange in recognition of the children who never returned home from residential schools, the survivors who carry their experiences, and the ongoing impact on Indigenous families and communities.

⏰ 11:30 a.m.
📍 Hogansburg: SRMT Teionkwarihwaienawà:kon Community Services Building
📍 Kana:takon: St. Regis Recreation Center Pavilion

⏰ 4:00 p.m.
📍 Kawehno:ke: Basketball Courts
📍 Tsi Snaihne: Snye Recreation Center Parking Lot

Youth sizes through adult 3X will be available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Then, on Wednesday, September 30, we invite you to wear your orange shirt and join us at Generations Park for Akwesasne’s Orange Shirt Day gathering. Come together with community for a day of remembrance, learning, reflection, and solidarity.

Learn more about the September 30 gathering: https://www.akwesasne.ca/news/posts/akwesasne-orange-shirt-day-2026/

Every child matters. 🧡

09/25/2026

AMPS CONNECT WITH YOUNG LEARNERS AT KANA:TAKON CHILD CARE CENTER
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service stopped by the Kana:takon Child Care Center on September 18 for a fun and interactive visit with the children. Community Service Officer Nathan Thompson spent time with the children and gave them an up-close look at a police cruiser. The children were especially excited to see the flashing lights and hear the sirens, many eagerly asked to hear them one more time!

Each child also received a goodie bag containing an AMPS teddy bear, pencil, stress ball, and AMPS emergency magnet.

The visit was a wonderful opportunity for AMPS to build positive connections with the children and share some smiles along the way. AMPS looks forward to visiting again and connecting with more young learners in the future.