Community Consultation Sessions on Akwesasne Election Law Amendment

COMMUNITY CONSULTATION SESSIONS ON AKWESASNE ELECTION LAW AMENDMENT

In accordance with Phase III: Community Consultation of the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulation Sections 6.1, and 6.2, the Akwesasne Election Law Working Task Group will be holding Community Consultation sessions in each District, and one in the southern portion of Akwesasne as a courtesy to our Elders. Community members are encouraged to attend to share their views on the proposed changes to Section 16.2 of the Akwesasne Election Law (AEL). Refreshments will be provided.  

Community consultation sessions schedule:

• August 20 – District of Kaná:takon: Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io (Turtle Room) @ 5:00 p.m.
• August 27 – District of Tsi Snáihne: Akwesasne Homemakers @ 5:00 p.m.
• September 3 – District of Kawehnó:ke: Kawehnó:ke Recreation Center @ 5:00 p.m.
• September 26 – Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Senior Center Presentation @ 11:00 a.m.

Deadline to submit comments: September 5, 2025, by 4:00 p.m.

To view a full copy of the Akwesasne Election Law, please go to the Kaiahnehronsehra Iehiontakwa – Akwesasne Law Registry at http://www.akwesasne.ca/legislation/.

For general inquiries, or to obtain a printed copy of the AEL, please contact Legislative Services Manager Alyson Thompson at alyson.thompson@akwesasne.ca or at 613-575-5000.