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Title:
Akwesasne Community Safety Officers Project
Agreement Number:
24311
Agreement Value:
$694,200.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 30, 2026 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The project aims to provide enhanced community policing services to the Akwesasne community through Community Safety Officers, with overall goals of crime reduction, increases in restorative justice referrals in support of the Indigenous Justice Program, and an increase in public satisfaction with policing services.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

By responding to non-criminal safety issues, Community Safety Officers help resolve problems early. It will reduce the likelihood of situations growing into police-involved or criminal incidents. Because Community Safety Officers are focused on prevention and community engagement, they can respond promptly to concerns that do not require police. This ensures community members get the right kind of help at the right times. The engagement, visibility, and culturally appropriate services provided by Community Safety officers will strengthen relationships between community members and safety personnel. Community members will feel better supported and connected, which decreases the likelihood of harmful behaviours. A safer, more connected community is better able to address challenges collectively and overcome difficult events.

Location:
Akwesasne, Quebec, CA H0M 1A0
Reference Number:
088-2025-2026-Q4-00255
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Aboriginal recipient
Additional Information:

Project was preapproved to start on April 1, 2025, although the agreement was signed on March 30, 2026.

Recipient's Legal Name:
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Federal Riding Name:
Beauharnois—Salaberry—Soulanges—Huntingdon
Federal Riding Number:
24007
Program:
(FNIPFP) Funding for First Nation and Inuit Policing Facilities
Program Purpose:

To improve policing and community safety outcomes in First Nations and Inuit communities, in collaboration with provinces and territories of jurisdiction.

To contribute to improved policing and community safety outcomes in First nations and Inuit communities, in response to their unique needs and priorities.