Press Release
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the departure of the Director of Health Amber Montour, due to personal family reasons. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Amber Montour for the kindness and passion she demonstrated to the community and staff during her tenure, and we acknowledge the positive changes she led in the delivery of health services. Her […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer is providing the community with the official results of the nominations held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, for the By-Election of the Akwesasne Membership Board. The confirmed nominations are as follows: District of Tsi Snaihne: 1 seat available (two-year term)• Acclaimed to Cathy Mitchell District of Kana:takon: 1 seat available (four-year term) • A By-Election will […]
Read moreThe Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk Board of Education is informing families that student registration for the 2025–2026 school year will open on March 31, 2025, and close on May 30, 2025. Parents and guardians can enroll children in K4 through Grade 8 at any of the three district schools: Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk School (AMS), Kana:takon School, and Tsi Snaihne School. Registration packets will […]
Read moreAkwesasne has long been a key partner in cross-border collaboration, working alongside governments and agencies to address shared concerns. However, recent discussions about border security in our territory have raised issues regarding decisions being made without our direct involvement. As a sovereign Mohawk Nation, Akwesasne must be included in any discussions that impact our people. We are not a […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]
Read moreOn Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Akwesasne Membership Board By-Election nominations took place at the Kana:takon School and the Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute for the following seats: • District of Kana:takon: One (1) seat for a four-year term • District of Tsi Snaihne: One (1) seat for a two-year term In Tsi Snaihne, one nomination was received, […]
Read moreAt the most recent MCA General Meeting, held on February 27, 2025, a petition was presented calling for an amendment to Section 16 of the Akwesasne Election Law. Pursuant to the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulations (ALEPR), Section 4.6, for the petition to pass, signatures of 75 eligible voters from each of the three districts (225 total) are required. Each […]
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy (Karihwenhawe) Lazore, of Tsi Snaihne on March 6, 2025. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne extends its heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the countless students whose lives she touched. Dorothy was a devoted champion of the Mohawk language, dedicating her life to its preservation […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Membership Board held nominations today, Saturday, March 8, 2025 for open seats in the districts of Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Cheryl Jacobs has released the following UNOFFICIAL list of nominees. UNOFFICIAL NOMINATIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF KANA:TAKON One (1) seat for a 4-year term (time remaining) NOMINEE: NOMINATED BY: SECONDED BY: Cody […]
Read moreAt the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) General Meeting on January 30, 2025, held in the District of Kawehno:ke, two (2) petitions were presented to remove two (2) sitting members of Council under Section 16.(2)(a) of the Akwesasne Election Law. On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) presented the petition results at the General Meeting (duly convened meeting […]
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