Press Release
On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, elders from the Iakhihsohtha Home for the Elderly attended Walmart in Cornwall for shopping. It was the first time the elders returned to the store for their routine trip after an incident there in July left them feeling unwelcome and unsafe. Mohawk Council chiefs escorted the elders on their return trip, and management from the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne resurrected its Ionkwakwé:nion “We Accomplished It” Book of Accomplishments on Tuesday evening with a special induction ceremony and dinner honouring all first responders. The Book of Accomplishments was created during the last Council’s term and was on a hiatus. In bringing it back to the intended monthly schedule, a large kick-off event was held and […]
Read moreOn Monday, September 9, 2019 at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received a call of an individual suffering from unknown injuries. Police were dispatched to the area of River Road in Akwesasne, Quebec, where an off-duty paramedic was attending to the individual, a young male, who was seriously injured and unable to speak with police. Officers spoke with […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting all first responders (police, firefighters, dispatchers, EMTs/paramedics) to a special appreciation dinner on September 10, 2019 at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. During the event, all first responders are invited to sign the Mohawk Council’s Ionkwakwé:nion Book of Accomplishments, which is being […]
Read moreTERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment (2019) has been accepted in principle for enactment following the amendment provisions contained in the existing law. The enactment method required under the Akwesasne Election Law (2005) is a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting, which will be […]
Read moreOn Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a Special General Meeting in order for its membership to vote on the following question: Do you approve the Akwesasne Financial Administration Law? Following the secret ballot voting period, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Leona Benedict confirmed the following results: 79 Yes Votes 2 No Votes Immediately following the CEO’s […]
Read moreSpecial General Meeting vote rescheduled for August 24, 2019 TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed draft Akwesasne Financial Administration Law has been accepted in principle for enactment following the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Regulation. Council has determined that enactment will be through a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting, which […]
Read moreThe MCA Office of Vital Statistics is now available to assist community members with the application process for the new status cards with the machine readable zone. Previously, the MRZ cards could be attained through special intake sessions held within Akwesasne — OVS is now able to provide assistance to community members that wish to fill out an application. MRZ […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Phillips to the position of Executive Director, effective June 24, 2019. The Executive Director is responsible for directing day-to-day operations of the organization, providing strategic leadership to staff, improving community and external relations, assisting in governance implementation, managing risk, and promoting employee satisfaction. The Executive Director also ensures […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER Mohawk Council of Akwesasne By Election Vanessa Adams nominated by: Tammy David seconded by Laura David Barnes Lloyd Benedict Jr. nominated by: Jerome White seconded by Mary White The deadline for candidates to accept their nomination is Wednesday May 1st 2019 on or before 12p.m. If needed a By Election will be held on […]
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