The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently filling three (3) vacant seats on the Akwesasne Review Commission (ARC). Two (2) vacant seats for the District of Kana:takon for a term of three (3) years. One (1) vacant seat for the District of Kawehnoke, for a term of three (3) years. The Akwesasne Review Commission was established as an independent body […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Justice Department is providing the community with the following information regarding the filing of appeals for an MCA election. When submitting an appeal, please include your name and the alleged violation in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, along with any additional information to support the appeal. Appeals for the June 29, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department is currently looking to fill three vacant seats on the Legislative Development Oversight Committee to represent the districts of (1) Kana:takon, (1) Kawehno:ke, and (1) Tsi Snaihne. The Oversight Committee on Legislative Development, consisting of Council and appointed Community representatives, plays a crucial role in drafting legislation that protects and advances the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Justice Department invites proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for the Akwesasne Justice Department (AJD). The purpose of this strategic plan is to outline the vision, mission, goals, and objectives of AJD, and provide a roadmap for its operations and initiatives over the next five years to result in […]
Read moreRecently, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held an Electoral Officers Training for the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Deputy Electoral/Referendum Officers (DEO/DRO), and Uniformed Security Personnel (USP). Congratulations to our newest Chief Electoral Officer and Deputy Electoral/Referendum Officers that will be serving their terms for the next three years: Theresa Thompson, CEODakota Caldwell, DEO/DROArlene David, DEO/DROMaryann Jacobs, DEO/DROMargaret Thomas-Jock, DEO/DROAshley […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Cactus Cook Sunday has been named the new director of the Akwesasne Justice Department. Ms. Sunday has been acting in the position since the retirement of longtime director Joyce King earlier this year. The Akwesasne Justice Department oversees justice administration, including law development, as well as the Akwesasne Court […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department is offering a public tender for a vehicle from the MCA Fleet. The vehicle can be seen in the parking lot of the Angus Mitchell Memorial Building and is available for tender in “As Is Condition”. Vehicle sealed bid forms can be obtained and submitted Monday to Friday (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) at the […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Justice Department would like to inform the community that legal counsel services are available to community members every Tuesday & Wednesday. Services provided: Initial Consultation on Personal Legal Issues (Summary Advice) Commissioner of Oaths Ontario Notary Public Service Referral Draft Agreements Between Two Parties Wills Power of Attorney MCA Legal Counsel does not handle the following: […]
Read moreThe Chief Referendum Officer (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum on the final draft of the Akwesasne Election Law Amendments. The Akwesasne Election Law Amendments will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. The proposed/draft Akwesasne Election Law Amendments can be found on the MCA website www.akwesasne.ca, or by […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held two referendum votes on October 21, 2023 for the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law and the Akwesasne Cannabis Law. The following official results have been provided by the Chief Electoral Officer. Akwesasne Emergency Management Law: DISTRICT YES NO Kawehno:ke 13 26 Tsi Snaihne 23 41 Kana:takon 14 24 TOTAL 50 91 […]
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