Press Release
COMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release: Ohiarihko:wa/July 5, 2024. The Akwesasne Election Appeal Board (AEAB) is in receipt of appeals regarding the 2024 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election which took place on June 29, 2024. The AEAB met following the deadline for appeals on July 4, 2024 and found several appeals to have merit. Nineteen (19) appeals were received, […]
Read moreAkwesasne Wellness Month will be held across the community throughout July. Join us for some family-friendly fun — from medicine walks to yoga to a community color run and much more, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
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 Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE) along with the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) would like to share information with the community on the process underway for the evaluation and upgrading of our three schools’ air conditioning units. Presently, each school is without complete air conditioning, and this is due to the […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY NOTICE For Immediate Release Ohiari:ha/June 29, 2024 UNOFFICIAL RESULTS OF 2024 MCA GENERAL ELECTION The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Chief Electoral Officer Theresa Thompson has released the following unofficial results of the 2024 MCA General Election. The results are unofficial pending the appeal period. Any appeals must be hand-delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station at 73 Sweetgrass Lane, […]
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 MCA Department of Health’s (DOH) Health Promotion & Prevention, a program under the Community Health Services Sector, has recently revitalized the Green Food Bag initiative. The new rollout of the Green Food Bag took place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, with staff distributing fruits and vegetables at the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility. The Green Food Bag initiative offers community […]
Read moreThe Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has informed Akwesasne officials that the potential strike, which could have impacted our local CBSA Cornwall Port of Entry, has been tentatively averted. Initial reports indicated that a nationwide strike was possible, potentially beginning June 6, 2024. However, ongoing negotiations between the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has announced the dates, location and hours for the upcoming MCA General Election 2024. One 3-year term Grand Chief position and 12 3-year term District Chief positions (four per district) are up for election. Nominees have been previously announced. MCA GENERAL ELECTION VOTINGIn person voting will take place: Date: Saturday, June 29, 2024Time: 9 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently exploring options for emergency services facilities in the district of Tsi Snaihne and the community’s input is being sought. The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #3, located at 1320 River Road in the district of Tsi Snaihne, is in need of upgrade or replacement. MCA is exploring the options available and would […]
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