The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) is seeking seven (7) community representatives to sit on the Akwesasne Health Board for the 2025-2028 (3 year Term); two (2) members from the District of Kana:takon, two (2) members from the District of Kawehno:ke, two (2) members from the District of Tsi Snaihne, and one (1) Student/Youth Representative member (any district).
To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Advisory Health Board a person must;
- Be a registered member of Akwesasne or immediately eligible to be registered as a member under the Akwesasne Membership code (does not include probationary members)
- Have knowledge of Mohawk cultures and traditions
- Have good character, credibility and reputation in the Akwesasne community
- Not be convicted of an indictable offense in Canada or a Felony in the United States within 5 years prior to their appointment
- Reside in the District for which they were appointed, unless otherwise approved by the Board
- Have a demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in healthcare quality and safety principles and the process to review and track improvements
- Have a strong understanding of evidence based practices in health safety and quality
- Have an adequate educational background or experience in the health field and possess an interest in health issues; for the youth representative, an interest in health issues satisfies this criterion
- Willingness to participate in workshops, training sessions, webinars, etc.
- Willingness to participate in quarterly board meetings
- Must not be an employee of the Department of Health
Honorarium set by MCR guidelines for appointed Akwesasne Health Board members.
DEADLINE: December 15, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
If interested please submit a letter of interest, outlining your qualifications and interest to saije.catcheway@akwesasne.ca, or by dropping off your letter of interest at the Department of Health Administration Office, located in the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility.
Please address your letter of interest to Attention: Department of Health Administration.
Contact:
April Adams-Phillips, Special Projects Officer
Cindy Francis-Mitchell, Assistant Director
Department of Health
613-575-2341 ext. 3300