OFFICE 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 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite the community to learn more from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) as they introduce a machine readable format on Secure Certificate of Indian Status cards. This has been done to help simplify the border crossing process for First Nations individuals using the status cards as a piece of identification at ports of […]
Read moreA Mohawk Council of Akwesasne By-Election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kawehno:ke will be held on June 1, 2019. Nominations will be held on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tri-District Elders Lodge on Kawehno:ke. Therefore, a revised Voters List will be posted at the following locations: Bank […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has established an Akwesasne Legislative Commission to oversee, receive community input, and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. A Public Comment Session was held on October 18, 2018 to provide the Akwesasne community an opportunity to bring forward and/or identify any legislative needs. The Akwesasne Legislative Commission reviewed documentation relating to […]
Read moreOn Friday, February 22 in Kana:takon, events took place that have caused concern for the safety and well-being of community members. While we continue to respect every individual’s right to peacefully demonstrate, we cannot condone aggressive behaviour, or acts of vandalism. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s top priority is the safety of our community members and the well-being of Akwesasne […]
Read morePlease be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health considers the safety of the Iakhihsohtha residents, employees and community members’ one of our highest priorities. Effective immediately, visits to Iakhihsohtha will have the following restrictions until further notice to contain an respiratory outbreak: Limit your visit to one resident only. No children <12 years old (except for […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice of Information Meetings for the proposed draft Akwesasne Financial Administration Law on the following dates, times and locations: • District of Kawehno:ke – Wednesday, February 20 | 6 PM – 8 PM | A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Turtle Room• District of Kana:takon – Tuesday, March 26 | 6 PM – 8 PM | Kana:takon Recreation Center• District of […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation (MCR 2018 #212), which governs the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis in Akwesasne under the jurisdiction of the MCA. The regulation includes the requirement for cannabis-related businesses to obtain a license from the MCA. The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation took effect on October 17, 2018 when […]
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