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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the CBSA Test Case trial concerning Alicia Shenandoah and April Elaine Thompson will resume on June 1, 2015. All community members are encouraged to attend in support of Akwesasne’s aboriginal and mobility rights, and to provide moral support to the two women who are being defended by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. The results of this case will impact the Akwesasne community in what we hope will be a positive manner.

The Cornwall Courthouse, 29 Second Street West, has been booked for the first three weeks during which cross-examination will take place of historian Dr. Jon Parmenter, followed by testimony from Grand Chief Mike Kanentakeron Mitchell. A fourth week is scheduled to take place at both Alexandria and Cornwall courts, as available.

The judge ruled that on June 30, 2015 final arguments will be heard from both sides.

Please see the tentative schedule below:

Court session will begin at 10 a.m. each day.

June 1-5: Cornwall Court

June 8-12: Cornwall Court

June 15-19: Cornwall Court

June 22-26: Alexandria and/or Morrisburg Court

June 29-30: Cornwall Court

June 30: Final arguments and submissions will be heard

September 11: Judge will issue a written ruling

Court times and dates change regularly with short notice. Please check MCA’s Facebook page or listen to CKON 97.3 for changes to the daily court schedule.