On Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held a Special General Meeting in order for its membership to vote on the following question: Do you approve the Akwesasne Financial Administration Law? Following the secret ballot voting period, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Leona Benedict confirmed the following results: 79 Yes Votes 2 No Votes Immediately following the CEO’s […]
Read moreSpecial General Meeting vote rescheduled for August 24, 2019 TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed draft Akwesasne Financial Administration Law has been accepted in principle for enactment following the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Regulation. Council has determined that enactment will be through a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting, which […]
Read moreThe MCA Office of Vital Statistics is now available to assist community members with the application process for the new status cards with the machine readable zone. Previously, the MRZ cards could be attained through special intake sessions held within Akwesasne — OVS is now able to provide assistance to community members that wish to fill out an application. MRZ […]
Read moreThe Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education will be hosting a Kanien’keha Language & Cultural Camp for youth ages 10-12! When: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 15-19Where: Snye Homemakers Transportation will be included for the week — check out the busing information here: http://bit.ly/KLCC-BusInfo Space is limited to 20 AMBE students! For more information, please contact the Kanien’keha Language office at 613-575-2323 or email Alice King at alice.king@ambe.ca.
Read moreYouth ages 6-12 years are invited to a FREE engineering & tech camp — kids will be able to learn about 3D printing, robotics, programming and so much more! When: Ohiarihkó:wa/July 22-26 | 9 AM – 3 PM dailyWhere: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School (AMS) | Kawehno:ke This camp is limited to 30 participants, so register soon! For more information, please contact […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is proud to announce the appointment of Heather Phillips to the position of Executive Director, effective June 24, 2019. The Executive Director is responsible for directing day-to-day operations of the organization, providing strategic leadership to staff, improving community and external relations, assisting in governance implementation, managing risk, and promoting employee satisfaction. The Executive Director also ensures […]
Read moreMCA’s Wholistic Health & Wellness Program is sponsoring free 2-day workshops in July and August for all caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. JULYWhere: Best Western Hotel (1515 Vincent Massey Drive, Cornwall, ON) When: July 18-19 | 9 AM – 5 PM AUGUSTWhere: Best Western Hotel (1515 Vincent Massey […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Youth Council would like to invite youth ages 15-29 to take part in a workshop centered around emergency preparedness, disaster risk education and climate change action in our community. This workshop is an opportunity for Akwesasronon youth to develop their leadership skills and learn how to utilize traditional knowledge when preparing for an emergency! When: Friday, June 14 | 9 […]
Read moreOFFICE 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 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 […]
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