MCA UNOFFICIAL REFERENDUM RESULTS
For Immediate Release:
Kentenha/October 21, 2023
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held two referendum votes today for the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law and the Akwesasne Cannabis Law. The following unofficial results have been provided by the Chief Electoral Officer.
Akwesasne Emergency Management Law Unofficial Results:
Kawehno:ke:
Yes – 13
No – 26
Tsi Snaihne:
Yes – 23
No – 41
Kana:takon:
Yes – 14
No – 24
Total:
Yes: 50
No: 91
Akwesasne Cannabis Law Unofficial Results:
Kawehno:ke:
Yes – 11
No – 27
Tsi Snaihne:
Yes – 19
No – 46
Kana:takon:
Yes – 8
No – 30
Total:
Yes: 38
No: 103
Any appeals to either referendum must be hand-written and hand delivered to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station no later than 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023.