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MCA General Meeting — April 2024 @ Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center

May 2 @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting will be held on Thursday, May 2 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center. Start time is 6 p.m.

Council encourages community members to attend the monthly general meetings to receive updates and information. If you have any questions regarding these meetings, please do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government Office at 613-575-2250.

May

Thu

Community Health Fair @ Kawehno:ke Recreation Center

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May 9 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The MCA Department of Health, Cornwall Community Hospital, and Arrowhead Pharmacy are teaming up to host a health fair on May 9, 2024 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center.

Join us from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. for health screenings, surveys, information tables, and more! This is an excellent opportunity for community members to meet local healthcare service providers and get free assessments. Hope to see you there!

May

Tue

Info Session — Lower Cornwall Electric Bill @ A'nowara'ko:wa Arena - Turtle Room

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May 14 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Do you want to lower your Cornwall Electric Bill? The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) is a government program that helps low-income families lower their hydro bill costs. In partnership with the MCA Community Support Program, OESP will conduct two Akwesasne information sessions.

What: Two information sessions will be held on a program to help customers lower their Cornwall Electricity bill

Who: This program is open to all Cornwall Electric Customers

When: May 14 & May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena – Turtle Room

What to bring:

Copy of your current Cornwall electric bill
Name, birthdate, SIN numbers for all household members
If you have not filed your income tax in the last two years, proof is income is required (pay stubs, bank statement, etc.)

If you have additional questions please contact 1-844-885-3157 or the OESP Hotline at 1-855-831-8151 or call MCA Community Support at 613-575-2341 Ext. 3262.

May

Wed

Info Session — Lower Cornwall Electric Bill @ A'nowara'ko:wa Arena - Turtle Room

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May 15 @ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

What: Two information sessions will be held on a program to help customers lower their Cornwall Electricity bill

Who: This program is open to all Cornwall Electric Customers

When: May 14 & May 15, 2024, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena – Turtle Room

What to bring:

Copy of your current Cornwall electric bill
Name, birthdate, SIN numbers for all household members
If you have not filed your income tax in the last two years, proof is income is required (pay stubs, bank statement, etc.)

If you have additional questions please contact 1-844-885-3157 or the OESP Hotline at 1-855-831-8151 or call MCA Community Support at 613-575-2341 Ext. 3262.

May

Sat

Nominations for MCA General Election @ District Recreation Centers

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May 18 @ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Notice is hereby given that nominations of the eligible Mohawk members of Akwesasne will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Grand Chief and District Chiefs for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, for the next ensuing term.

There are four District Chiefs positions for each of the three districts and one position for Grand Chief available. The nominations will be held at the following locations:

Kawehno:ke Recreation Center

Kana:takon Recreation Center

Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center

Elections will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Advance Polls will be held on June 12, 2024, and on June 19, 2024, by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call Chief Electoral Officer Theresa Thompson at 613-551-1622, or the Akwesasne Justice Department at 613-575-2250.

Please note that any eligible voter may nominate candidates for both Grand Chief and a limit of four District Chiefs positions. To be considered an Eligible Voter, a person who at the time of voting must:

a) have attained eighteen years of age,

b) be a resident in the district where they are voting,

c) be a registered member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, and

d) be an Onkwehonwe.

Any candidate for the position of Grand Chief or District Chief must:

a) have attained the age of 18 years,

b) have resided in the territory of Akwesasne for one year immediately preceding the date of election,

c) be a registered member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne,

d) be an Onkwehonwe,

e) be nominated for the position by at least two persons eligible to vote for that person, and

f) not be a CEO, DEO, USP or Appointed Observer as contemplated in this Election Law.

Please review the Voters List (available at the locations below) to ensure your name is on it for the upcoming General Election on June 29, 2024.

Kawehno:ke: BMO and Express Gas

Kana:takon: Village Currency and Canada Post Office

Tsi Snaihne: Snye Life Convenience Store and Iohahi:io

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