TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed Akwesasne Election Law – Amendment (2019) has been accepted in principle for enactment following the amendment provisions contained in the existing law. The enactment method required under the Akwesasne Election Law (2005) is a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting, which will be […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission (AMPC) is the governing authority for the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS). The AMPC assists the Chief of Police in the identification and implementation of community-oriented policing initiatives and the development of policies for the effective management and administration of the AMPS. The AMPC meets once a month to hear and respond to reports from the Chief […]
Read moreThe Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a one-day training on addictions and mental illness. When: Monday, September 23 | 9 AM – 5 PMWhere: Best Western Hotel | Cornwall, ON This workshop will cover topics such as the links between mental illness and addiction, barriers to assessment/treatment, intervention strategies, harm reduction planning and more. To register, please contact Cullen […]
Read moreA set of three plaques have been unveiled in each of the community’s three districts, in a powerful statement of honour to all the missing and murdered people of Akwesasne. The project was coordinated by the staff of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Family Wellness Program (AFWP). The Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women movement has grown across Canada and the […]
Read moreOn 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 moreCalling all future youth entrepreneurs — join us for a week-long business bootcamp that will be held from August 6-9! Participants will learn how to start their own business while being innovative and expressing their creativity.Deadline to register: Wednesday, July 31This workshop is for youth ages 14-18. To register or for more information, please contact Chantelle White (613-575-2250 ext. 1054 or chantelle.white@akwesasne.ca) or LaToya Rourke (518-358-4238 ext. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne kicked off the second year of their term this month by gathering for a 2-day retreat at the Strathmere Inn in Ottawa. The full 13-person Council attended for two days of discussions, planning, and prioritizing, with a mix of laughter, games and communication thrown into the mix. Mohawk Government Support Manager Chelsea Francis facilitated the […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is currently looking to fill one vacant seat on the Akwesasne Legislative Commission (ALC) for the district of Kana:takon. The Akwesasne Legislative Commission was established to oversee, receive community input, and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. In doing so, the Akwesasne Legislative Commission endeavors to protect the collective rights […]
Read moreJoin the Community Health program each week for FREE community-based fitness sessions from July through September! When: Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10 AM – 10:45 AMWhere: Tri-District Elders | Kawehno:ke For more information, please contact Rachel George at 613-575-2341 ext. 3241 or at rachel.george@akwesasne.ca.
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