Calls for Service

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint two (2) youth council representatives, to represent the community of Akwesasne. 

Eligibility:  

The membership of the Akwesasne Youth Council shall consist of representatives, with a goal of equal gender composition, and staggered terms of two to three years. In order to be eligible to represent the Mohawks of Akwesasne, you applicants must: 

1. Be enrolled or have an active applicant to be a Member of the Mohawk of Akwesasne, pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code; 
2. Be between the age of 18-29 at the time of appointment; 
3. Reside in one of the three districts of the Akwesasne: Kawehno:ke, Kana:takon or Tsi Snaihne; 
4. Must pass a Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) prior to appointment and not be convicted of any criminal charges during appointment term; 
5. Possess or be pursuing a high school diploma or general equivalency degree; 
6. Must be prepared to identify their vision and goals for Akwesasne youth. 

Responsibilities in Accordance with the Terms of Reference: 

• Share ideas and issues, recommendations and/or solutions with MCA;  
• Liaise with Grand Chief and Council on a regular and as needed basis; 
• Be committed to being a positive role model and promote a positive lifestyle; 
• Be respectful to all; 
• Support and work with Akwesasne youth initiatives. 

Please be advised there are additional responsibilities in accordance with the Terms of Reference. Individuals selected will be appointed as MCA Youth Representative through a Mohawk Council Resolution for a two to three-year term.  

Closing Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

If you are interested, please submit a letter of interest and resume in person, by mail, or via email to: 
Kuyra Chaussi, Executive Assistant to Council
Mohawk Government | Executive Services
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
MCA Admin. 1 Building
12 Akwesasne Street, Kana:takon
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Email: kuyra.chaussi@akwesasne.ca 
Phone: 613-575-2250 ext. 2162 

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking interested community members to submit applications to attend training to be a Ratiianerenhserakweniénhstha (Justice) for the Akwesasne Court.

The Akwesasne Court hears cases on all Akwesasne Community Laws and By-laws. Ratiianerenhserakweniénhstha (Justice) will prepare for trials, make and write decisions for cases heard by the court. Ratiianerenhserakweniénhstha (Justice) will conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Judicial Conduct in Court and in the community.

To qualify for an appointment as a Ratiianerenhserakweniénhstha (Justice), a candidate must:

1. be enrolled as a member of a First Nation or of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy;
2. be twenty-five (25) years of age or older;
3. have good character, credibility and reputation in their community;
4. have an adequate combination of education, work and life experience and possess an interest in the settling of disputes;
5. have successfully completed a training course approved by the Akwesasne Review Commission;
6. have knowledge of Mohawk culture and traditions;
7. not be an elected member of any political body within the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) or Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council (SRMT) or a representative under the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs (MNCC);
8. not be an employee of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne;
9. not be a member of any board, commission or tribunal in Akwesasne Lands;
10. not have ever been convicted of:
    1. an offense under the Akwesasne Banishment Law, the Akwesasne Drug Law, an Akwesasne Law related to the environment;
    2. of an indictable offense in Canada, except for those indictable offenses pertaining to preservation of community or native rights; or
    3. a felony in the United States, except for those felonies pertaining to preservation of community or native rights;
11. never have been removed from the position of Ratiianerenhserakweniénhstha (Justice) or Teshatiia’toréhtha (Appeal Justice); and
12. be considered “in good standing” with the Akwesasne Good Standing Policy.

Closing Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. 

Submissions and questions can be directed to: 
Micaelee Horn, Administrator
Akwesasne Court | Akwesasne Justice Department
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
101 Tewesateni Road, Kawehno:ke
Akwesasne, ON K6H 0G5
Phone: 613-575-2250 ext. 1025
Email: micaelee.horn@akwesasne.ca 

Download the Call Out:

• Call Out: Akwesasne Justice Training 

Submissions and questions can be directed to:
Taylor Armstrong, Government Support Manager
Mohawk Government
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Email: taylor.armstrong@akwesasne.ca
Phone: 613-575-2250 ext. 2163 

Submissions and questions can be directed to:
Special Needs Program 
Department of Community & Social Services
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Email: specialneeds@akwesasne.ca 
Phone: 613-575-2250 ext. 2655 

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Finance Committee is currently filling three (3) vacant seats on the Finance Committee:

• One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kana:takon, with a term of not less than three (3) years
• One (1) vacant seat for the district of Kawehno:ke, with a term of not less than three (3) years
• One (1) vacant seat for the district of Tsi Snaihne, with a term of not less than three (3) years

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Submissions and questions can be directed to: 
Montana Adams, Executive Assistant to Council
Mohawk Government | Executive Services
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
12 Akwesasne Street, Kana:takon
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Email: montana.adams@akwesasne.ca 
Phone: 613-575-2250 ext. 2164

Applications are now being accepted from interested Members for appointment as Community Trustees under the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust (the “Trust”). The Trust was established to provide benefits to Members of the Mohawks of Akwesasne through funds received from the Kawehnò:ke–Easterbrook Settlement Agreement and the OPG Settlement Agreement.

Opportunity Overview

• Seeking: Three (3) Community Trustees
• Term: Four (4) years
• Honorarium: Provided in accordance with Schedule “C” of the Trust
• Eligibility List: An eligibility list may be established for future replacement appointments
• Deadline: Open Until Filled

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Be a member enrolled on the Akwesasne Membership Roll and not a probationary member. 
• Not have been removed as a Community Trustee within the previous twelve (12) month period. 
• Not be an undischarged bankrupt or insolvent, as defined under applicable bankruptcy and insolvency legislation in Canada or the United States. 
• Not have been adjudged or declared to be mentally incompetent or incapable of managing their own affairs by a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Have obtained or be writing to obtain, within the first nine (9) months of appointment, introductory level trustee accreditation from the National Aboriginal Trust Officers Association of Canada (NATOA) or other qualified training centre. 
• Not be a member of Council, or be willing to resign if appointed
• Within the last ten (10) years, not have been convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code (Canada), or the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or an offence under the laws in the United States of America, subject to limited exceptions. 
• Agree to sign the Trustee’s Certificate in Schedule “B” of the Trust, indicating an agreement to be bound by the terms of the Trust and to faithfully carry out the duties of Community Trustee. 

 For full description of criteria, see section 4.2 of the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust Agreement. 

Additional Considerations

In reviewing applications, the following may also be considered:

• Has the applicant demonstrated common sense in connection with their day-to-day activities in the community?
• Does the applicant possess any special skill or knowledge which may be of benefit to the Trustees?
• Does the applicant possess the respect of other Members in the community?
• Has the applicant made contributions to the betterment of the Mohawks of Akwesasne and the community?
• Does the applicant have the ability to communicate in the Mohawk language? 

Application Information

Application packages are available at the MCA Administration Building #1 (12 Akwesasne Street, Kaná:takon) or can be downloaded below. All required forms and supporting documentation must be completed and submitted with the application.

➤ Download the Application: Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust – Trustee Application

For more information, please contact Tianna Francis at 613-575-2250 ext. 2120 or tianna.francis@akwesasne.ca. 

For More Information:

• Call Out for Community Trustees

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Akwesasne Rights and Research Office are seeking community members to join the Claims Advisory Committee. This group supports Akwesasne’s Land Claim Negotiation Team by sharing community knowledge and guidance. Former members are encouraged to reapply.

Eligibility:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be a registered Member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne
• Must reside in one of the three districts (Kawehno:ke, Kana:takon, Tsi Snaihne) or the southern portion (Akwesasne, NY).

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Submissions (letter of interest/resume) and questions can be directed to: 
Cheyenne Lazore, Program Manager
Akwesasne Rights & Research Office (ARRO)
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
12 Akwesasne Street, Kana:takon
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Email: cheyenne.lazore@akwesasne.ca 
Phone: 613-575-2250 ext. 2134

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is seeking applications from community members interested in serving as Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust Overseers. 

The Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust was established to provide benefits to community members through the Kawehnò:ke-Easterbrook and OPG Settlement Agreements. Trust Overseers play an important advisory role, supporting the Community Trustees and helping guide the Trust’s work.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Submissions and questions can be directed to: 
Taylor Armstrong, Government Support Manager
Mohawk Government | Executive Services
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
12 Akwesasne Street, Kana:takon
Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0
Email: taylor.armstrong@akwesasne.ca  
Phone: 613-575-2250 ext. 2163

For More Information:

• Call Out: Community Settlement Trust Overseers