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.
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