MCA OFFICES DELAYED OPENING & CLOSURES IN HONOR OF EDDIE GRAY

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne offices will open at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, to allow staff to attend the funeral services of Eddie Gray.

The Traditional Medicines Program and Mohawk Government Office will remain closed for the full day. AMBE schools and 24-hour facilities will remain open and maintain regular operations.

Eddie was a respected knowledge keeper and traditional medicine practitioner who dedicated his life to sharing traditional teachings, preserving cultural practices, and supporting the well-being of Akwesasne and surrounding First Nations communities. His knowledge, guidance, and dedication to his people will continue to be remembered by the many individuals whose lives he touched.

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne extends its heartfelt condolences to Eddie’s family, friends, and loved ones. Our thoughts are with all those mourning his passing as we honor his life and the teachings he shared with our community.