Category: Press Release

Press Release

MCA HOSTS ELECTORAL OFFICERS TRAINING & SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

Recently, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held an Electoral Officers Training for the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Deputy Electoral/Referendum Officers (DEO/DRO), and Uniformed Security Personnel (USP).   Congratulations to our newest Chief Electoral Officer and Deputy Electoral/Referendum Officers that will be serving their terms for the next three years: Theresa Thompson, CEODakota Caldwell, DEO/DROArlene David, DEO/DROMaryann Jacobs, DEO/DROMargaret Thomas-Jock, DEO/DROAshley […]

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NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS FOR MCA GENERAL ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that nominations of the eligible Mohawk members of Akwesasne will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for the positions of Grand Chief and District Chiefs for the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, for the next ensuing term.  There are four District Chiefs positions […]

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NOTES OF KNOWLEDGE: HOW TERES ADAMS IS HARMONIZING OUR HERITAGE

In the realm of language and cultural preservation, Teres Konwarihwaień:ni Adams strikes a chord. Teres has dedicated her expansive and commendable career to teaching Kanien’kéha. Through innovative methods, perseverance and an unwavering commitment to the Mohawk culture, she is doing her part in revitalizing the language—all through the power of music.   Teres joined the Department of Language and Culture […]

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DOH WELCOMES DR. DARADICH TO AKWESASNE MEDICAL CLINIC

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Daradich. Dr. Daradich will be seeing patients in the Akwesasne Medical Clinic (AMC) located in the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility starting on April 11, 2024. As a family physician, Dr. Daradich can see any patient, from babies to the elderly.   Dr. Daradich […]

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SEAWAY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE CORPORATION TOLL INCREASE

AN ADDITIONAL BARRIER TO AKWESASNE   It is with disappointment that the Akwesasne community reacts to the April 1, 2024, announcement from the Seaway International Bridge Corporation (SIBC) regarding a substantial toll hike on the vital bridge linking our communities. This decision is a regressive move that increases the hardship of our members and stands contrary to the principle of […]

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SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING — APRIL 11, 2024

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Special General Meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 11 at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, 6 p.m. start time. Council will be joined by MCA Directors to present the organization’s 2024-2025 operating budget. Due to this meeting, the monthly General Meeting that was scheduled for March 28th will not be held. The Special […]

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MCA CLOSED FOR SOLAR ECLIPSE – MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2024

Please be reminded that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2024, to allow for community members and staff to safely view the total solar eclipse. The eclipse event will begin at approximately 2:12 p.m. first as a partial eclipse. The total solar eclipse will begin at 3:25 p.m., lasting approximately three […]

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ENHANCING COMMUNITY SAFETY: INSTALLATION OF STREET CAMERAS IN AKWESASNE

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, with the support of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, is taking proactive steps to enhance community safety and security with the installation of community safety street cameras throughout our jurisdiction. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment to fostering a secure environment for all community members. Installations have begun and will continue until the project is completed throughout […]

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EMERGENCY PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR RARE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne are working together to share information with the community and plan for any potential emergencies related to the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.   The eclipse event will last approximately two hours from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., with totality (full eclipse, total darkness) lasting just a few minutes […]

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CALL OUT FOR YOUTH REPRESENTATIVES

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint six (6) youth council representatives to represent the community of Akwesasne.   Interested individuals are invited to submit their letter of interest and resume to Kuyra Chaussi at kuyra.chaussi@akwesasne.ca or by mail/in person to the Mohawk Government Offices located at Admin. 1 (12 Akwesasne Street, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0) by Tuesday, […]

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