Press Release
For Immediate Release Kentenhko:wa/November 6, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce that Leslie Papineau is the new director of the Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing & Environment (DIHE). Ms. Papineau has been acting in the role since 2021. “We are pleased that Leslie will be able to continue advancing the department’s many priorities and projects,” […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment (DIHE) is now accepting sealed bids for the Hawthorne Road Extension Project. See the official tender below for details. Bids must be received by November 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is providing the community with information on what to do if they contract COVID-19. With respiratory illness and flu season looming, it is highly recommended that Akwesasronon follow public health guidelines and avoid the spread of flus, viruses, and illnesses to other community members. Symptoms of COVID-19 include, but are not […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is inviting caterers in the community to submit a quote for MCA’s Annual Christmas Dinners. Caterers selected for the Christmas Dinners can utilize the Recreation Center kitchen to prepare the meal. If caterer cooks from home, please have the meal delivered to the Recreation Center by 4 p.m. the date you are selected for. Please […]
Read moreThe Akwesasne Membership Board has called for a by-election for the District of Kana:takon (2-year term and 4-year term). Nominations will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the following location: Kana:takon School A by-election, if needed, will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held two referendum votes on October 21, 2023 for the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law and the Akwesasne Cannabis Law. The following official results have been provided by the Chief Electoral Officer. Akwesasne Emergency Management Law: DISTRICT YES NO Kawehno:ke 13 26 Tsi Snaihne 23 41 Kana:takon 14 24 TOTAL 50 91 […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Community Support Program (CSP) would like to inform the community that the Akwesasne Heating Assistance Program (AHAP) application process will be extending times on certain dates to accommodate anyone not able to come and fill out an application from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The final application deadline will be Friday, December 15, 2023, at […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s General Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 2 at Tsi Snaihne School. Start time is 6 p.m. The General Meeting will be a hybrid event (in-person and virtual). To receive the virtual meeting link, please email meetings@akwesasne.ca. Council encourages community members to attend the monthly general meetings to receive updates and information. If you have […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Land-Based Healing Program (LBH) welcomed members of the Wiikwemkoong nation to Akwesasne. The purpose of the visit was to create a partnership and share ideas and resources that would benefit both communities. The Wiikwemkoong nation members who attended serve various roles in their home territories, such as mental health services, education, land-based practices, and youth […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release:Kentenha/October 21, 2023 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held two referendum votes today for the Akwesasne Emergency Management Law and the Akwesasne Cannabis Law. The following unofficial results have been provided by the Chief Electoral Officer. Akwesasne Emergency Management Law Unofficial Results: Kawehno:ke: Yes – 13 No – 26 Tsi Snaihne: Yes – […]
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