The elected representatives of six Haudenosaunee communities have officially signed the Nation-to-Nation Trade and Commerce Protocol Agreement, marking a significant step in revitalizing traditional trade relationships and strengthening inter-nation partnerships within the Iroquois Caucus.   The agreement brings together the Six Nations of the Grand River, Mohawks of Akwesasne, Mohawks of Kahnawa:ke, Mohawks of Kanehsata:ke, Mohawks of the Bay of […]

The Akwesasne Community Fund Review Team, on behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is pleased to announce that applications to receive funding from the Akwesasne Community Fund are now available. Council has set aside a portion of the revenue received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) to support various initiatives that might not otherwise receive government funding. […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Chief Electoral Officer, Cheryl Jacobs, has provided the official results of the by-election for the Akwesasne Membership Board (District of Kana:takon) that was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025.  No appeals were filed by the deadline of 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025.  Official Results for One (1)  Seat—Kana:takon 4-Year Term (time remaining): Cody […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Chief Electoral Officer has provided the following unofficial results of the Akwesasne Membership Board By-Election, which was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025. UNOFFICIAL RESULTS Kana:takon District — One (1) seat for a 4-year term (time remaining): Cody David — 33 votesRachel Smoke-Wheatley — 14 votes Unofficial Candidate Elected: Cody David Any appeals to the […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is aware of the concerns surrounding Bill 84 and its potential impact on Indigenous rights. This proposed law aims to enforce a single culture, language, and set of values in Quebec, which has raised questions about how it may affect First Nations communities. MCA has been actively working with Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Indigenous […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the departure of Director of Community & Social Services Joseph Morin-Lauzon, effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Lauzon served in this role for three and half years, contributing to the growth of the department’s services, especially in the areas of child rights, special needs, and homelessness. His pursuit of partnerships, internally and externally, has […]