Press Release
OFFICIAL list of nominees from the Chief Electoral Officer for the Kawehno:ke District Chief By-Election for which nominations were held on Saturday, November 17. The individuals have accepted their nomination in accordance with the deadline of 12 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21. A by-election for the district of Kawehno:ke for one (1) district chief will be held on Saturday, […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Tehotiiennawakon is actively seeking individuals who are interested in sitting as (an) Akwesasne Licensing Commission member. The primary duty of the Licensing Commission is to administer the regulatory and licensing systems established under Akwesasne Laws, policies and regulations. Please note: Representation from Tsi Snaihne has been filled. THIS CALLOUT IS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBER […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program will once again be offered for the upcoming 2018-2019 winter months. The eligibility application process now includes Akwesasronon who are residing within the municipal boundary of the City of Cornwall, Ontario, provided the applicant is a registered member of the Mohawk Council of […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) recently passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation (MCR 2018 #212), which will govern the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis in Akwesasne when it comes into force on October 17th, 2018. The regulation includes the requirement for cannabis-related businesses to obtain a license from the MCA. The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation can […]
Read moreIn preparation for the upcoming legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation. The regulations were passed on Oct. 1, 2018 and will go into effect officially on the date of Canada’s recreational cannabis legalization – Oct. 17, 2018. At that time, cannabis will no longer be considered a drug under […]
Read moreWe want YOUR input on the design of Akwesasne’s customized web portal and app! The first Smart Akwesasne Community Engagement Session will be on Thursday, October 11 at the Kawehno:ke Rec (5-7 PM) — healthy meals will be provided and those who attend will be entered for a chance to win an Apple Watch Series 4! For more information, please […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is notifying the community that a petition was presented to Council on August 30 at the General Meeting on Kawehno:ke/Cornwall Island. The petition called for the removal of a Kawehno:ke District Chief from office. In accordance with guidelines set forth in the Akwesasne Election Law and Akwesasne Procedural Regulations, the petition was forwarded to the […]
Read moreThe Chief Referendum Officer (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Benedict hereby gives confirmation that the St. Regis Mohawk School in Hogansburg will be the location of the final polling station for the Tsi:karístisere/Dundee Land Claim Settlement Agreement. The Settlement Agreement will only be signed with the approval of the community by referendum. The referendum on the Tsi:karístisere /Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking proposals for a qualified consultant to work with Chief and Council and Senior Staff to develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan. The successful proponent must have extensive strategic planning experience, including the ability to conduct all required research, coordinate and facilitate the planning process, and create a strategic planning document suitable for public review […]
Read moreOver the course of the next few months, the MCA will be engaging the community in a discussion around the possibility of expanding Natural Gas Distribution to Cornwall Island. In addition to printed material that will be developed and circulated, as well as information in local media, please look out of the following: Information sessions on Natural Gas and […]
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