Nominations for MCA General Election

Nominations will be received for the four District Chief positions for each of the three districts and one Grand Chief position.

Nominations will be held at the following locations:
• Kawehno:ke: Tri-District Elders
• Kana:takon: Akwesasne Justice Department (45 Johnson Road, Kana:takon)
• Tsi Snaihne: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center

Please note that a person may nominate one candidate for Grand Chief and a limit of four District Chief positions. A nomination must be seconded. To be considered an Eligible Voter, a person at the time of voting must:
1. have attained eighteen years of age,
2. be a resident in the district where they are voting,
3. be a registered member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, and
4. be an Onkwehonwe.

Any candidate for the position of Grand Chief or District Chief must:
1. have attained the age of 18 years,
2. have resided in the territory of Akwesasne for one year immediately preceding the date of election,
3. be a registered member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne,
4. be an Onkwehonwe,
5. be nominated for the position by at least two persons eligible to vote for that person, and
6. not be a CEO, DEO, USP or Appointed Observer as contemplated in this Election Law.

The MCA General Election will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please review the Voters List to ensure your name is listed. Community members are advised to contact the CEO as soon as possible if your name is missing. It is imperative that each voter confirms they are on the list if they plan to vote in the upcoming election.

Voters List Locations:
• Kawehno:ke: BMO, Express Gas, Jock’s Quick Stop, Athre’s Convenience
• Kana:takon: Village Currency, Canada Post Office, MCA Justice Department, Kanonhkwatsheri:io
• Tsi Snaihne: Snye Life Convenience Store, Iohahi:io, and King’s Marina

You may also contact the CEO directly to confirm if your name is on the list by calling 613-551-1622 or emailing chief.electoral.officer@akwesasne.ca.