The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is working towards attaining self-sufficiency and to better serve the needs of Akwesasne community members. The keys to self-sufficiency are sound economic development and the provision of essential government services to tribal members. The Tribe strives to strengthen tribal government, while at the same time maintaining traditional Mohawk values.

Since 1973, the Tribal Council has received federal and state funds for a variety of tribally administered programs, all of which employ primarily Mohawk people. Today, the Tribe administers more than 180 state and federal-funded programs that provide essential programs and services to the Akwesasne community.

The Tribe, its two gaming operations--Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Mohawk Bingo Palace and the First Americans IGA directly employ nearly 1,400 Natives and non-Natives, making it one of the largest employers in Northern New York State. It's 120 tribally registered business employ hundreds more and licensed enterprises provide vital revenue that supports health and senior services, Boys & Girls Club, fire and police departments, and a host of other community programs.

News & Releases:

Mohawk Tribe Clarifies Tax Collection in Akwesasne Territory
Tribe Imposes Fee on Beer Sales, Not State Sales Tax
Released 09-02-2010

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Files Lawsuit
Challenges New York's Tax Collection Scheme
Released 08-31-2010

Community Announcement: Wood Available for Community Members at Transfer Station - About 125 face cords of maple, willow, pine, aspen, and assorted hardwoods are available for pick up during transfer station hours.  Also available is a large amount of chips suitable for landscape use.  Certificate of source will be available.  For more information, contact Setanta O'Ceillaigh, Tribal Forestry Technician, at 518-358-5937.

Community Announcement: Sewer Project Nearing Completion - Phase One Now in Construction
Released 08-30-2010

Community Announcement: Census Workers to Conduct Surveys --   U.S. Census management personnel will be conducting some residential interviews in the Akwesasne Territory for the next few days.  This program is designed to verify the census data collected earlier.  The survey will be conducted by Mr. William Billings and another management individual.   Cooperation from community members will be appreciated by the census department and by "Bill" Billings.

Seaway Dredging to Commence September 1st
Boaters Advised to Use Caution
Released 08-24-2010

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