Press Release
Over the past month, a group of aspiring runway stars took their first confident steps into the world of modeling through the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Model Bootcamp, hosted by the Department of Economic Development. After weeks of hard work and hands-on training, participants wrapped up the program on Saturday, April 26, with a mock fashion show featuring the stunning […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 24 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. The MCA General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the Zoom meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Questions and comments can also be sent to this email prior to the General Meeting for Council […]
Read moreThe 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. […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe 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 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing the departure of the Director of Health Amber Montour, due to personal family reasons. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Amber Montour for the kindness and passion she demonstrated to the community and staff during her tenure, and we acknowledge the positive changes she led in the delivery of health services. Her […]
Read moreThe Chief Electoral Officer is providing the community with the official results of the nominations held on Saturday, March 8, 2025, for the By-Election of the Akwesasne Membership Board. The confirmed nominations are as follows: District of Tsi Snaihne: 1 seat available (two-year term)• Acclaimed to Cathy Mitchell District of Kana:takon: 1 seat available (four-year term) • A By-Election will […]
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