The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that Kana:takon District Chief Ryan Jacobs has resigned from his position on council. In accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Akwesasne Election Law and Akwesasne Procedural Regulations, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) will have 90 days to hold a by-election for the vacant Kana:takon District Chief position. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Community and Social Services (DCSS) would like to notify the community that the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF) will reopen for services and regular business hours on Wednesday, October 19th. Repairs to the electrical system have been completed. All KHF staff will return to their regular offices and […]
Read moreThe Mohawks of Akwesasne have claims against Canada in connection with the Seaway and Power Project, which are the subject of legal proceedings filed in the Federal Court of Canada as Grand Chief Abram Benedict et al v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada et al. In 2000, the Parties to the Seaway Proceedings agreed in principle […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Support Program will be conducting Heating Assistance Program applications on the following dates: CSP staff will not be contacting past recipients of AHAP. All applications must be filled out in person as CSP staff are updating the AHAP database to 2022-2023. Community members interested in completing applications for the Heating Assistance Program will need […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Community & Social Services (DCSS) are providing the community with the following update regarding the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility (KHF) programs and services. The KHF remains closed until further notice while power/electrical repairs are underway. Directors and Program Managers continue to work diligently to identify alternate work sites and […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (LEPR) – Phase III Community Consultation in the development of the Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law has begun. The Draft Akwesasne Cannabis Law was “Accepted in Principle” by Council MCR 2022/2023 – #159 dated September 19, 2022. The Oversight Committee on Legislative Development presented a summary […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne thrilled to announce the opening of the Akwesasne Skatepark. Located at the A’nowara’kowa Arena on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), the park is now open to serve the skateboarding, rollerblading, biking, scooter-riding, and wheelchair users from in and around the community. “I would like to first acknowledge the team at the Department of Economic Development for […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the community to our open house! The theme for this year is “Reconnecting MCA & the Community” — please join us on Thursday, October 13 at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena to learn more about how our programs can serve and assist you and your family. There will be two sessions […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne & MCA Economic Development would like to invite the community to the grand opening of the Akwesasne Skatepark! Please join us on Saturday, October 8th for the much-anticipated unveiling at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The first 50 kids will receive a FREE skateboard, helmet, and safety pads! Lunch will also be provided. Hope to see […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is hosting a series of engagement sessions to discuss Akwesasne’s rights to border crossing and the Jay Treaty. The purpose of these sessions is to discuss the terms within the Jay Treaty and how rights to border crossing could be recognized. The dialogue will guide the drafting of recommendations to Canada on how they […]
Read more