AKWESASNE LEADERS MEET TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL BORDER IMPACTS

On February 4, 2025, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne participated in a Zoom meeting with representatives from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs (MNCC), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP), and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to discuss concerns regarding tariffs and their potential impact on daily border crossings for Akwesasne residents.   As a […]

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UPLIFTING AKWESASNE: 28 DAYS OF POSITIVITY

February is a month to spread joy, inspire kindness, and celebrate creativity in Akwesasne! Starting February 1, join us every day for 28 Days of Positivity where MCA shares a new activity to uplift our community, spark connection, and fill our hearts with good medicine. Let’s come together to make this month a beautiful reflection of all that makes Akwesasne […]

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SIBC TOLL INCREASE ADDS MORE BARRIERS FOR AKWESASNE

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is once again expressing disappointment following the recent announcement from the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) of another toll increase on our main crossing. This decision, set to take effect on April 1, 2025, places an added burden on our people, impacting daily life, economic opportunities, and access to essential services. It is a step […]

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OFFICIAL SIGNING CEREMONY FOR TSIKARISTISERE TRUST  

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to announce the successful signing ceremony of the Tsikaristisere Trust, which took place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center. This event marked the formal establishment of the trust, with Trustees and Council members officially signing the documents in the presence of community members.     In 2015, Canada presented […]

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MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE HOSTS IROQUOIS CAUCUS STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION

From January 15–17, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) hosted the Iroquois Caucus Strategic Planning Session. Elected leaders from Haudenosaunee communities in Ontario and Quebec, as well as their technical teams, gathered to discuss shared priorities and strengthen collaborative efforts.   The Iroquois Caucus represents the Haudenosaunee communities: Kahnawa:ke, Kanehsata:ke, Akwesasne, Tyendinaga, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Oneida […]

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MCA GENERAL MEETING — JANUARY 2025

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 30 at the Kawehno:ke 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 Council […]

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COUNCIL GENERAL MEETINGS TO INCLUDE ZOOM OPTION

OFFICE OF THE GRAND CHIEF & COUNCIL   For Immediate Release: Kenténha/October 21, 2024     The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne will host the newly elected Council’s first General Meeting this Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Council has decided to reincorporate the option for Akwesasne community members to join the meeting via Zoom. This hybrid format, in person and via Zoom, […]

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