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The Akwesasne Membership Board has requested that an election be held for all positions on the board. District of Tsi Snaihne One 2-year term Board Member One 4-year term Board Member One Chairperson (4-year term) District of Kana:takon One 2-year term Board Member One 4-year term Board Member One Chairperson (4-year term) District of Kawehno:ke One 2-year […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to inform the community that the Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care (LTC) facility has entered into a Suspected Outbreak status on August 28, 2023. In the event of a Suspected Outbreak, only the person who tested positive for COVID-19 and their close contacts are required to isolate. This differs from […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is hosting a Career Fair! Join us on September 21, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the St. Regis Recreation Center to learn more about the organization and the positions that are currently available. Various departments will be in attendance, including: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Department of Public Safety Department of […]
Read moreAny appeals to the Referendum on the St. Lawrence Seaway Claim must be submitted by 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023, to the Akwesasne Justice Department. As per Seaway Claim Referendum Regulation 18.2; “Every notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a statement affirmed before a Commissioner of Oaths presenting the allegations of fact and the documents relied […]
Read moreThe following are the unofficial results of the Seaway Claim Referendum. The question was, “As a voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: agree to and approve the terms and conditions of the Seaway Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne, Canada, the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited, and the Seaway International Bridge Corporation […]
Read moreThe Community Health Program is providing the community with updated information regarding COVID-19. An increasing number of cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the surrounding communities of Akwesasne. IF YOU’RE FEELING SICK, STAY HOME If you are feeling sick or having COVID-19 symptoms, stay home to prevent transmission to others. You should only leave your home to seek […]
Read moreThe Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care Facility is announcing the retirement of Lorna Francis. The LTC and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to extend congratulations and appreciation to Lorna for her many years of service to our residents! Lorna has dedicated 16 years of service to the elders residing at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, providing kindness, care, and support. Lorna served as […]
Read moreOn Wednesday, August 23, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment (DIHE) presented a cheque to Fort Garry Fire Trucks for the manufacturing and delivery of a brand new fire engine to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department. Fire Chief Issac McDonald accepted the beautiful new truck on behalf of HAVFD and Station #3. The […]
Read moreIt was a turtle-y awesome time at the MCA Environment Program’s turtle release party! Snapping turtles are an at-risk species and the Environment team works hard to protect eggs from vulnerable nests and enhance hatchling survival rates. Our program found this turtle clutch and relocated it to an incubator, where they successfully hatched and were ready to return to […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict has released the following OFFICIAL list of nominees for the Kawehno:ke District By-Election. Nominations took place on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The official nominees for the Kawehno:ke By-Election are as follows: Rosemary Square Lloyd Benedict Lacey Pierce Thomas Francis DJ White Melissa/Iakowi:he’ne’ Oakes Vince Thompson A by-election for one (1) District […]
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