The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that the official swearingin ceremony and celebratory meal for the 2018-2021 Grand Chief and Council will be held on July 13, 2018 between 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Pavilion. In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the Turtle Room. The MCA and […]
Read moreDEADLINE: July 27, 2018 by 12:00 pm The Akwesasne Tekaia’torehtha: ke (Akwesasne Court) is an inherent right court enacted by the Akwesasne community under the Akwesasne Tekaia’torehtha: ke Kaianerenhsera (Akwesasne Court Law). The Akwesasne Tekaia’torehtha: ke, (Akwesasne Court) is seeking applications from qualified candidates to fulfill the duties of Tsionkwe’ta Teshakowenna’khwa (Duty Counsel). In general terms, the Tsionkwe’ta […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passed a resolution on June 27th approving the final draft of the proposed Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement-in-principle. The Agreement will now be sent to the community for review and approval through a referendum. The Mohawks of Akwesasne presented the Tsikaristisere/Dundee land claim to the Government of Canada in 1981 under the Specific Claims Policy. The claim […]
Read moreIt is with a heavy heart that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has learned about the passing of former Tsi Snaihne District Chief George Wakiá:s “Whitegas” Adams. George peacefully entered into the spirit world surrounded by his loved ones on July 3, 2018. Whitegas was a valuable and respected leader of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. He served 1 term from 1997-2000 […]
Read moreA free engineering/tech camp is being held at the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School — participants get the opportunity to explore 3D printing, robotics, programming and so much more!
Read moreUNOFFICIAL STATEMENT OF RESULTS The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Executive Director is in receipt of the unofficial statement of results as prepared by the Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict. The following is the unofficial statement of results of the 2018 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election held on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Any eligible voter wishing to appeal the […]
Read moreOver the July 1st weekend, Akwesasne is expecting excessive heat warnings with high temperatures. Temperatures will remain at, or close to heat warning criteria throughout the long Canada Day weekend and going into the beginning of next week. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and will be establishing cooling stations to ensure community members […]
Read moreThe A’nowara’ko:wa Arena will be hosting activities for community members this weekend! Bring your family and friends for a day full of lacrosse, soccer and volleyball games, plus some food, music and fun! When: Sunday, July 1 | 9 AM – 10 PM Where: A’nowara’ko:wa Arena
Read moreThe MCA General Election is around the corner and so is the voter registration deadline! When: Thursday, June 28 | 9 AM Community members can confirm their names on the Eligible Voters List at the following locations: Kana:takon: St. Regis Post Office, Butters Quick Stop, TnT Deli Kawehno:ke: Bank of Montreal, Jocks Store, Express Gas Tsi Snaihne: OK Den Store, […]
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