Tribal Council

Left to Right: Sub-Chief Ronald Lafrance, Jr., Sub-Chief Stacy A. Adams, Chief James W. Ransom, Chief Barbara A. Lazore, Chief Lorraine M. White and Sub-Chief Donald D. Thompson, Sr.

The Saint 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 and its two gaming operations--Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Mohawk Bingo Palace--directly employ nearly 1,200 Natives and non-Natives, making it one of the largest employers in Northern New York State. It's 116 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.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Onerahtohko:wa / May 2008

13 - Social Security Administration - 1:30 to 3:30, Tribal Clerk's Office

21 - May Newsletter Mailed

26 - Tribal Offices Closed for Memorial Day, Transfer Station Open

Ohiari:ha / June 2008

7 - Tribal Elections - 9 am to 5 pm- 1 Chief and 1 SubChief, 3 year terms

EMPLOYMENT

Custodian - Facilities - Full-Time, Permanent - Deadline: 05-09-08, 3 pm

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer - Full-Time, Permanent - Deadline 05-15-08

Maintenance Laborer - Full-Time, Permanent - Deadline: 05-16-08

Shift Supervisor - Akwesasne Group Home - Full-Time, Permanent - Deadline: 05-19-08

Nutritionist - Let's Get Healthy Program
Part-Time (20 hours per week), Permanent
Deadline: 05-23-08

Network Security Specialist - Administration
Full-Time, Permanent
Deadline: 05-29-08

Forestry Technician - Full-Time, Permanent - Position Open Until Filled

Forestry Laborers (4)- Full-Time, Seasonal - Positions Open Until Filled

IRMP/Environment Assessment Coordinator - Full-Time, Term - Position Open Until Filled

NEWS & RELEASES

All In Lounge and Catering License Suspended
April 15, 2008

Tribal Voters Reject Six Chief System
April 05, 2008

Tribe and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Discuss Tribal Conservation District
March 26, 2008

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ORDINANCES

Land Acquisition and Sales Best Practices - Draft (18k)

Tribal Governance Ordinance - Draft (74k)

Mortgage Land Assignment Ordinance - Final (55k)

Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Ordinance - Final (51k)