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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 Announces Referendum Results Tribe and American Legion Post Sponsor Operation Recognition Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Announces Title Sponsorship Tribal Fuel Assistance Account Balances Available to Community Households Tribal Chief James Ransom Attends White House Tribal Nations Conference Tribe To Host Operation Recognition at Mohawk School Tribal Police Look Into Removal of Border Marker |
Upcoming eventsKentenhko:wa/November 22nd - Little Caughnawaga: To Brooklyn and Back - Mountain Lake PBS - 1 pm 26th - Thanksgiving Day - Tribal Offices and Transfer Station closed ******** Employment ******* Gaming Positions ********* Downloads Economic Impact of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe 2008 by Taylor Policy Group - 32 pages 550k Comprehensive Community Development (CCDP) Framework Report ********* SRMT Kawenni:ios Newsletter (+1MB): November 2009 ********* |
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