The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has confirmed the results of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education election that took place on August 5, 2023. No appeals were received and therefore the election results are now official. The following candidates have been elected to 3-year AMBE terms for the district of Kana:takon: Cecelia King (Ceely) Teresa Oakes […]
Read moreFor Immediate Release: Seskeha/August 11, 2023 A by-election was held in the district of Kana:takon on August 5, 2023 for 1 (one) Kana:takon district chief. An appeal letter was filed, and the appeal board deemed the submission did not meet the standards of an appeal prescribed by the Akwesasne Election Law. Therefore, the Chief Electoral Officer has provided notice of […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Seaway Claim Referendum ONLINE VOTING is now open as of August 11, 2023. Online voting is open until August 25, 2023 at 5 p.m. In person voting will take place on August 26, 2023. Information on the Seaway Claim can be found at www.akwesasne.ca/seaway-claim. To vote online visit https://akwesasne.simplyvoting.com/ and click the “How it works” […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that two additional information sessions have been scheduled for Seaway Claim Referendum discussion. One meeting is being held virtually, live on Zoom and Facebook, and the other will be held at the Senior’s Centre in Hogansburg. Please join us to learn more about the upcoming Seaway Claim referendum. Your voice and your […]
Read moreOn Saturday, August 5, 2023 the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to two calls of foreign nationals in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis). Police located a family of four walking on the roadway in Kana:takon, and a second family of nine was located at a private residence. The individuals were turned over to Canadian authorities and an investigation […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Information Services Program is giving away used personal computers (PCs) to Akwesasronon! The available equipment includes: 40 Acer 24″ V246HL Monitors (with power cords) 40 Lenovo M715q Tiny PCs (with power adapters) The giveaway will be first come, first serve and will be limited to one monitor and PC per person. Residents will […]
Read moreThe Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health (DOH) would like to welcome Leah Mitchell to the Administration Team as Acting Health Management Coordinator. The Health Management Coordinator oversees various services throughout the Department of Health, such as Elders Services, Meals on Wheels, Respite Care, and Liaise with the Tri-District Elders. Leah Mitchell was born and raised in Akwesasne. […]
Read moreAugust 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day, a day to raise awareness regarding the rising number of overdoses among our people and acknowledge the impact of stigma surrounding drug-related deaths. The SRMT Health Services Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Program, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, and the MCA Wholistic Health & Wellness Program will be hosting a 2-day event to remember those we have lost […]
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