The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that anyone who identifies as a survivor of the 60’s Scoop is encouraged to pick up an application for compensation.

The applications will be available at the Mohawk Government office in Kana:takon — once completed, the application can be sent to Collectiva at:

Mail: Sixties Scoop Class Action Administrator

    c/o Collectiva Class Action Services, Inc.

    200-2170 René-Lévesque Boulevard West

    Montréal, Quebec H3H 2T8

Tel: 1-844-287-4270

Fax: 514-287-1617

Email: sixtiesscoop@collectiva.ca

Deadline to apply: Friday, August 30

Survivors stand to receive between $25,000 to $50,000 if their applications are accepted. For more information, please visit https://sixtiesscoopsettlement.info/. 

On May 13th-May 15th, the Federal Indian Day School Class Action settlement was heard and court was adjourned pending a decision from the Federal Judge Justice Phelan.

At this time, no decision has been rendered regarding the Indian Day School class action. Once a decision is announced by the court, the class counsel Gowling WLG will be providing updates to class members and communities regarding next steps.

Community members are still encouraged to register with Gowling WLG to be added to their mailing list, so they may be informed when the decision is announced. Registration forms can be found online at www.indiandayschools.com under the “Contact and Register” button.

Community members can also pick up a form at the Mohawk Government Building #1, the Aboriginal Rights and Research Office at MG#2, and MCA Administration #1 Building in Kana:takon.

The final Information Meetings for the Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment for the District of Kana:takon, which was rescheduled due to the passing of a community member, has been rescheduled as follows:

• District of Kana:takon – Wednesday, June 26, 2019 – 6:00pm-8:00pm at Kana:takon School Multi-Purpose Room

The deadline to submit comment on the Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment has been extended to June 28, 2019.

For more information on the proposed Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment Community Consultation process, please contact:

Kyrie Ransom, Justice Coordinator

Akwesasne Justice Department

613-575-2250 ext. 2403

15 Akwesasne Street

Akwesasne, Quebec

H0M 1A0

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hired the electrical engineering services of WSP Canada Inc. to prepare drawings for the replacement and installation of new LED street lights on the Main Island Road east, on Kawehno:ke, between Akwesasne International Road and Philip-Hopps Memorial Road.

The Department of Technical Services and its Portfolio Chiefs brought the concept plan to public meetings regarding the Kawehno:ke hydro pole replacement to talk about the need for street lighting as a safety requirement and to receive feedback.

DTS and Portfolio Chiefs collaborated with Cornwall Electric/a Fortis Ontario Company to purchase the new energy-efficient LED lighting and to install the units to the new hydro-electric poles.

The installation is now complete and Kawehno:ke has met the goal of pedestrian and vehicle safety. The picture below will show the example of illumination for the project area. This installation is only the first phase of street lighting and the Department of Technical Services is currently reviewing other areas in the community in need; pending available funding, DTS is working towards providing more improved street lighting throughout Akwesasne.

The MCA and Department of Technical Services thanks the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Indigenous Services Canada for providing the funds to bring this project to completion. MCA also thanks Cornwall Electric/a Fortis Ontario Company for their collaboration with the project.

“I would like to thank the community for their patience as this has been a long time coming,” said Kawehno:ke District Chief Vince Thompson. “This is only phase 1 of Kawehno:ke’s street light plan. We have been receiving positive responses from the community and we’re proud to have utilized the protocols that are in place to get the job done. Niawenko:wa to all those involved in this project.”

The Akwesasne Child & Family Services Program is excited to sponsor a kastowa making workshop for the community!

When: June 24— 26 | 5 PM – 9 PM
Where: Mohawk Nation Cook House

This is a family event and no drop-offs will be allowed. There are only 25 spots, so register soon!

For more information or to register, please contact Allen Smoke at 613-575-2341 ext. 3139.

Community members are invited to a Father’s Day Bash being held on Kawehno:ke!

When: Saturday, June 15 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Where: Rec Road Tennis Courts 

Celebrate your rakeni with some fun activities and a chance to win some great prizes!

2019 Trust Scholarship Application

The Trustees of the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust are pleased to announce that they will be granting ten (10) $2,500 Scholarships for full-time studies and five (5) $1,000 Scholarships for part-time studies for Akwesasronon who are attending Universities, Colleges or Technical Institutes. The Trustees reserve the right to reallocate funds between scholarships for full-time studies and part-time studies based on the applications received.

Who can apply for the Scholarship?

Any Akwesasronon member who is pursuing a post-secondary degree, and did not receive a grant from the 2018 Trust Scholarship program. A letter of confirmation of admission, a copy of an official transcript/report card and copy of a completed Membership Confirmed form signed by the Applicant are required.

What is the deadline for submitting an application?

The deadline is Friday, July 5, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.

Application Package Downloads

• 2019 Trust Scholarship Poster
• 2019 Trust Scholarship Application PDF
• 2019 Trust Scholarship Application DOC

You can obtain an Information and application forms by visiting http://www.akwesasne.ca/mohawks-of-akwesasne-community-settlement-trust/ or by requesting one by email at applications.akwtrust@gmail.com.

The form includes instructions for submitting an application and all documents that need to be included in the application.

If you have questions, please contact the Trust at applications.akwtrust@gmail.com or one of the Trustees by telephone.

• Wendy Thompson (Chair) 315-705-5429
• Amanda Jacobs (Vice Chair) 518-651-1982
• Patricia Adiaconitei  613-551-4681
• Hilda King 315-600-7913
• Marie Seymour 315-323-2841
• Michelle Smoke 518-333-6380

Do NOT contact Mohawk Council of Akwesasne with questions regarding the scholarship application process