COMMUNITY CONSULTATION MEALS ON THE AKWESASNE CHILD RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES LAW
ENIETHIHSWANÓN:NA
The Working Task Group (WTG) for the Child Rights and Responsibilities Law, Eniethihswanón:na, is pleased to announce the continuation of Community Consultation Sessions in each district.
This round of consultations will be held over dinner, providing community members with an opportunity to learn about and share their views on the history, development, and implementation of this law. All meals will be provided by one of Akwesasne's delicious catering services and will be served on a first come, first served basis.
Community Consultation Session Schedule:
District of Kaná:takon — October 14, 2026
Kaná:takon Recreation Center at 5:00 p.m.
District of Tsi Snaíhne — November 4, 2026
Snye Homemakers at 5:00 p.m.
Snye Homemakers at 5:00 p.m.
District of Kawehnó:ke — November 19, 2026
Kawehnó:ke Recreation Center at 5:00 p.m.
Kawehnó:ke Recreation Center at 5:00 p.m.
Since March 2026, the Working Task Group (WTG) has been engaged in Phase III of the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Procedural Regulation (ALEPR) community consultation process. Consultation sessions have taken place across Akwesasne to encourage participation and gather feedback from community members of all ages and backgrounds.
Community outreach and consultation efforts will continue, and community members may submit comments at any time, as there is currently no set deadline for submissions.
Community outreach and consultation efforts will continue, and community members may submit comments at any time, as there is currently no set deadline for submissions.
To obtain a copy of the Draft Child Rights and Responsibilities Law, Eniethihswanón:na, please contact Legislative Services Manager Alyson Thompson by email at alyson.thompson@akwesasne.ca or by phone at (613) 575-5000. Copies of the draft law and supporting documents may also be picked up at the Akwesasne Justice Department, located at 45 Johnson Road, Kaná:takon.