The 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. […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

The Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk Board of Education is informing families that student registration for the 2025–2026 school year will open on March 31, 2025, and close on May 30, 2025. Parents and guardians can enroll children in K4 through Grade 8 at any of the three district schools: Ahkwesáhsne Mohawk School (AMS), Kana:takon School, and Tsi Snaihne School. Registration packets will […]

Akwesasne has long been a key partner in cross-border collaboration, working alongside governments and agencies to address shared concerns. However, recent discussions about border security in our territory have raised issues regarding decisions being made without our direct involvement.   As a sovereign Mohawk Nation, Akwesasne must be included in any discussions that impact our people. We are not a […]

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 27 at the Kana:takon 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 […]