Press Release
UPDATE (8/8/24): When submitting your voter registration, please deliver it to the MCA Admin. 1 Building (12 Akwesasne Street, Kana:takon) no later than 48 hours prior to the election start date & time. ************************************* For Immediate Release: Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Office of the Executive Director is providing an update on the 2024 MCA General Election […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR For Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 26, 2024 Dear Akwesasne Community, It has now officially been determined that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) 2024 General Election results have been set aside, and a new election will be held. The details and dates will be forthcoming but for now, I am sharing what […]
Read moreEach year, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) partners with the Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Enbridge to award bursaries to Akwesasne youth pursuing post-secondary education. On July 26, MCA hosted a luncheon and ceremony at the Kana:takon Recreation Center to honor these outstanding students and their sponsors. Acting Grand Chief Cindy Francis-Mitchell and Tsi Snaihne District Chief Sarah […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is informing the community that effective July 26, 2024, Tim “Dooley” Thompson will be retiring from his position as Kana:takon District Chief. Chief Thompson served the community of Akwesasne for seven terms as a District Chief and one term as Grand Chief for the MCA. His dedicated service is reflected in the following terms: […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community of an upcoming household cleanup within each district during the month of August. DISTRICT PICK-UP SCHEDULE:• Tsi Snaihne: August 11-17, 2024• Kana:takon: August 18-24, 2024• Kawehno:ke: August 25-31, 2024 Community members may put larger than normal items at the curb for free removal. However, certain items cannot be accepted, […]
Read moreOFFICE OF THE AKWESASNE ELECTION APPEAL BOARD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Ohiarihko:wa/July 18, 2024 The Akwesasne Election Appeal Board (AEAB) has reviewed appeals submitted against the 2024 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne General Election held on June 29, 2024. A total of 14 appeals were initially found to have merit and have been further heard and reviewed. The AEAB has made […]
Read moreToday, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was thrilled to unveil the new playground and splash pad at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena! Despite cloudy skies, the smiles were shining bright as AMBE’s Kawehno:ke Early Years Summer Camp dropped by for some epic playtime and splash-tastic fun. A big nia:wen goes out to everyone who joined us for this special celebration […]
Read moreOn Friday, July 12, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hosted a community celebration to honour Grand Chief Abram Benedict’s recent election as the Ontario Regional Chief. This momentous occasion marks a significant milestone as Chief Benedict becomes the first Haudenosaunee individual to ever be appointed to this prestigious position. Chief Benedict’s time with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne spans 18 […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release:Ohiarihko:wa/July 15, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that Kana:takon District Chief Cindy Francis-Mitchell has been appointed as the Acting Grand Chief of MCA. Council passed a resolution on July 15, 2024 approving the appointment, following Grand Chief Abram Benedict’s decision to “step away” from the role while he begins his new duties as Regional Chief […]
Read morePlease join us in celebrating Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-Term Care’s 30th anniversary! Celebrating 30 years of excellence in care and service for our elders and residents. Activities will take place August 11-17, 2024.
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