MCA GENERAL MEETING — JUNE 2025

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Ohiarí:ha/June 26, 2025 at the Kana:takon Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time.   The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]

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COMMUNITY ADVISORY: “IERAHKWA GOVERNMENT” NOT AFFILIATED WITH SAINT REGIS MOHAWK TRIBE OR MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE

MCA & SRMT JOINT RELEASE For Immediate Release:Ohiaríha/June 9, 2025 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) are jointly informing the community about an organization referring to itself as the “Ierahkwa government.” This group is presenting itself as a legitimate governing body of the Akwesasne Mohawk people and is reportedly offering services such as […]

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MCA STANDS IN STRONG OPPOSITION TO ONTARIO’S BILL 5

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) stands in strong and unequivocal opposition to Ontario’s Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing Our Economy Act. This legislation is a direct attack on Indigenous rights, treaty responsibilities, and environmental protection.   Bill 5 proposes changes that would allow developers to bypass archaeological assessments, which then puts sacred burial sites, ceremonial grounds, and ancestral lands […]

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CANOES, CULTURE, AND COUNCIL: MCA VISITS THOMPSON ISLAND

On June 2, members of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne spent the day at Thompson Island Cultural Camp — reconnecting with our land, culture, and one another. The day was filled with meaningful activities and teachings, all made possible by our incredible MCA programs and staff. From paddling the shores of Thompson Island to learning about land rights and practicing […]

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MINISTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY VISITS AKWESASNE TO DISCUSS BORDER SECURITY & COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) welcomed the Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety Canada, for his first official visit to the community. The visit highlighted Akwesasne’s vital role in border security and the ongoing jurisdictional and economic challenges of being a cross-border First Nation.  The Minister’s visit included stops at the Cornwall Port of Entry, a cultural event […]

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MCA GENERAL MEETING — MAY 2025

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Onerahtohkó:wa/May 29, 2025 at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for […]

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AKWESASNE LEADERSHIP ATTENDS MILESTONE CEREMONY AT UOTTAWA CELEBRATING PROGRESS IN INDIGENOUS EDUCATION

On May 6, 2025, Grand Chief Leonard Lazore represented the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne at a special event hosted by the University of Ottawa, marking the conclusion of its 2019 – 2024 Indigenous Action Plan. The ceremony not only reflected on the institution’s ongoing efforts toward reconciliation and inclusion, but also looked ahead to a future built on stronger partnerships […]

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CALL OUT FOR FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Finance Committee is currently filling three (3) 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 […]

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MCA BORDER UPDATE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is committed to keeping the community informed on matters that may impact travel and border-related activity. At the recent Border Partners Monthly Meeting held on May 6, 2025, several important updates were shared by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP).   The CBSA has advised that there may […]

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