The Aboriginal Rights and Research Office would like to announce the upcoming Community Information Sessions regarding the St. Lawrence Seaway Claim Referendum. These sessions are to inform the community about the history of the claim, the proposed settlement agreement, and the voting dates and methods.    All community members are welcome to attend these sessions: Wednesday, July 19, 2023 @ […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Tsi Karistisere/Dundee land claim was settled with Canada in 2018, with the Akwesasne community voting to accept the settlement offer of $239 million. It has since been determined that the funds will be allocated to a Trust. A Trust Agreement is currently being drafted.    According to the approved Tsi Karistisere/Dundee settlement agreement, Section 3.0 […]

It was a beautiful day to be Indigenous and Akwesasne was in the mood to celebrate!   June 21 was National Indigenous Peoples Day and events were held across the community in honor and observance. Many Akwesasronon and friends from surrounding areas flocked to Kawehno:ke for celebrations at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena and the Native North American Travelling College. There were […]

AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Québec government will contribute $115,000 to the proposed renovation of the St. Regis Church in Akwesasne. Minister Responsible for Relations with the First Nations and the Inuit Ian Lafrenière made the announcement today. The funding will come from the community infrastructure section of the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV. The renovation will focus on certain structures […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Finance Committee is currently filling four (4) vacant seats on the Finance Committee:• One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kana:takon, with a term of not less than three (3) years• One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, with a term of not less than three (3) years• One (1) vacant seat […]