COMMUNITY NOTICE

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Callout for Elder Representatives

The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to appoint six (6) elder representatives to represent the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the community of Akwesasne.

Eligibility:

The membership of the Akwesasne Iethisohthokón:a/Elders Council shall consist of six (6) representatives, with a goal of equal gender composition, and to a term determined by the applicant’s wishes. In order to be eligible to represent the Mohawks of Akwesasne, Iethisohthokón:a/Elders applicants must:

1. Be enrolled Member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, pursuant to the Akwesasne Membership Code;

2. Be 60 years of age or older;

3. Reside in one of the three (3) districts of Akwesasne: Kawehno:ke, Kana:takon or Tsi Snaihne or the traditional territory of Akwesasne;

4. Be able to travel and attend meetings locally and distant as requested;

5. Ability to speak the Kanien’keha language and have knowledge of Kanien’keha culture and traditions is an asset.

Responsibilities in accordance to the terms of reference:

1. Share ideas, recommendations and/or solutions for the issues relating to elders residing in the Territory of Akwesasne.

2. Act as a sounding board for Council on issues affecting the community.

3. Liaise with Grand Chief and Council and Akwesasne Youth Council on a regular basis.

4. Provide recommendations to Grand Chief and Council.

5. Support and work with Akwesasne youth initiatives.

6. Build positive working relationships with other First Nations elders groups.

Please be advised there are additional responsibilities in accordance to the Terms of Reference. Individuals selected will be appointed as MCA Elder Representatives through a Mohawk Council Resolution.

Interested individuals are invited to submit their letter of interest to Kuyra Chaussi at [email protected] or by mail/in person to the Mohawk Government Offices located at 29 Third St, Akwesasne, QC H0M 1A0 (Old G & L Building 1 near Area Management in Kana:takon) by Thursday, May 30th, 2019 at 4:00pm. For further information or if you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Mohawk Government offices at (613) 575-2348 extension 2265.