The 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 […]
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Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will be hosting an informational “lunch and learn” session this week for MCA staff regarding the proposed natural gas pipeline project on Kawehno:ke. When: Friday, September 21 Where: Kana:takon Recreation Center | 12:30 PM ‒ 1:30 PM Employees are encourages to attend, but must obtain approval from a supervisor. Pizza, wings and salad […]
Read moreThe South Channel Bridge (linking Kawehno:ke/Cornwall Island to Rooseveltown, NY) will be closed on Tuesday, September 25 from 12 AM (midnight) ‒ 4 AM. In the event of rain, the temporary closure will be moved to the next available day. Please follow instructions provided by the flaggers. For further information, please visit www.sibc.ca, call 613-932-6601 or email at sibc@sibc.ca.
Read moreThe Old Age Security (OAS) Program is a monthly payment for seniors aged 65 and older who meet Canadian legal status and residence requirements. Guaranteed Income Support (GIS) – If you live in Canada and have a low income, you may be eligible for this top up to your OAS. You must declare all foreign income (US SSA, or other) […]
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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 moreOn Friday, September 7, 2018, the Traditional Medicine Program is sponsoring a free workshop at the Kana:takon Recreation Center between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some topics of discussion will include the origin of Katsistohwanen, unification of the ceremonial fires, and the three principles to be maintained including the four sacred ceremonies, unification of the people and welfare of elders. […]
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