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AKWESASNE LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION 2019 PRIORITIZATION RESULTS
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has established an Akwesasne Legislative Commission to oversee, receive community input, and provide community guidance and direction in the development of Akwesasne Laws. A Public Comment Session was held on October 18, 2018 to provide the Akwesasne community an opportunity to bring forward and/or identify any legislative needs. The Akwesasne Legislative Commission reviewed documentation relating to […]
Read moreONGOING DEVELOPMENT TO REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR CANNABIS INDUSTRY IN AKWESASNE
On Friday, February 22 in Kana:takon, events took place that have caused concern for the safety and well-being of community members. While we continue to respect every individual’s right to peacefully demonstrate, we cannot condone aggressive behaviour, or acts of vandalism. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s top priority is the safety of our community members and the well-being of Akwesasne […]
Read moreVISITOR RESTRICTIONS AT IAKHIHSOHTHA DUE TO RESPIRATORY OUTBREAK
Please be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health considers the safety of the Iakhihsohtha residents, employees and community members’ one of our highest priorities. Effective immediately, visits to Iakhihsohtha will have the following restrictions until further notice to contain an respiratory outbreak: Limit your visit to one resident only. No children <12 years old (except for […]
Read moreINFORMATION MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR AKWESASNE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION LAW
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice of Information Meetings for the proposed draft Akwesasne Financial Administration Law on the following dates, times and locations: • District of Kawehno:ke – Wednesday, February 20 | 6 PM – 8 PM | A’nowara’ko:wa Arena Turtle Room• District of Kana:takon – Tuesday, March 26 | 6 PM – 8 PM | Kana:takon Recreation Center• District of […]
Read moreMCA UPDATE ON CANNABIS LICENSING
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) passed the Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation (MCR 2018 #212), which governs the possession, use, cultivation, sale, and distribution of cannabis in Akwesasne under the jurisdiction of the MCA. The regulation includes the requirement for cannabis-related businesses to obtain a license from the MCA. The Akwesasne Interim Cannabis Regulation took effect on October 17, 2018 when […]
Read moreAKWESASNE COURT: IN THE MATTER OF THE APPEALS FILED UNDER THE TSIKARISTISERE/DUNDEE LAND CLAIM SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
File #: Respectively (A) Appellant (R) Respondent 001-DSRR-12/18 (A) Scott Peters v (R ) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict 002-DSRR-12/18 (A) Ronald M. Sunday v (R ) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict 003-DSRR-12/18 (A) Steven Thompson v (R ) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona Benedict 004-DSRR-12/18 (A) Virginia M. Johnson v (R ) MCA Chief Referendum Officer Leona […]
Read moreCOMMUNITY CALL OUT FOR “LIVING WITH DIABETES” VIDEO INTERVIEW
Smart Akwesasne would like to invite community members to participate in a video interview to share their stories on living with diabetes and how they manage it. We are hoping to hear from a wide range of community members of all age groups including any men, women and children who are diabetic, pre-diabetic, or a caregiver of those living with […]
Read moreJUSTICE OF THE PEACE VACANCIES
Ontario Court of Justice COURT LOCATIONS: Barrie (4) Brampton (4) Hamilton (1) Kenora (1) Kenora (Indigenous-1) Kitchener (2) London (2) London (Indigenous-1) Milton (1) Newmarket (2) Newmarket (Bilingual-1) Ottawa (2) Ottawa (Bilingual-2) Sioux Lookout (1) St. Catharines (1) Thunder Bay (1) Timmins (Indigenous-1) Toronto (3) Please check http://www.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac/advertisementswww.ontariocourts.ca/ocj/jpaac/advertisements for an updated listing of advertised vacancies. At the request of the […]
Read moreCallout for Akwesasne Health Board Representatives
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health is seeking three (3) community representatives to sit on the Akwesasne Health Board 2019-2020 FY; one (1) member from Kana:takon District; One (1) member from the Kawehno:ke District and One (1) member from the Tsi Snaihne District. To qualify for appointment to the Akwesasne Advisory Health Board a person must: Be a […]
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