Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
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Chief Randy Hart<br />
Chief Ron LaFrance Jr.<br />
Chief Paul O. Thompson<br />
Sub-Chief Shelley Jacobs<br />
Sub-Chief Michael L. Conners<br />
Sub-Chief Eric Thompson<br />
Shé:kon (Greetings),<br />
Welcome to <strong>Akwesasne</strong> – “Land where the Partridge Drums.” We are happy to host your visit<br />
here and <strong>Akwesasne</strong> has much to <strong>of</strong>fer. The local economy is diverse and vibrant. Visitors can<br />
enjoy the <strong>Akwesasne</strong> <strong>Mohawk</strong> Casino, the <strong>Mohawk</strong> Bingo Palace, our annual international powwow,<br />
the <strong>Akwesasne</strong> Museum and Library, retail shopping, many outdoor activities, discount<br />
gasoline, discount tobacco products, hotel lodging, auto repair, pr<strong>of</strong>essional services and fine arts<br />
and crafts. This year the <strong>Akwesasne</strong> <strong>Mohawk</strong> Casino and the <strong>Mohawk</strong> Bingo Palace will merge<br />
into one property. The entrepreneurial spirit is strong here in <strong>Akwesasne</strong>!<br />
This business directory is now in its sixth year <strong>of</strong> publication. We thank the Saint Regis <strong>Mohawk</strong><br />
Tribe’s Public Information Office and Economic Development Division for their fine efforts in<br />
keeping the directory updated and distributed. It is a collaborative effort between the Saint Regis<br />
<strong>Mohawk</strong> Tribe and the <strong>Mohawk</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Akwesasne</strong>. Our <strong>Mohawk</strong> community maintains strong<br />
ties <strong>of</strong> history, culture, language and kinship. We are one community and the Saint Regis <strong>Mohawk</strong><br />
Tribe supports traditional <strong>Mohawk</strong> values, language and culture.<br />
<strong>Akwesasne</strong> supports, promotes and contributes to local economies by providing employment and<br />
other business opportunities to both <strong>Mohawk</strong>s and our neighbors from surrounding communities.<br />
The private sector has over 300 registered businesses. Tribal government employs about 1,500 in<br />
its programs, services and enterprises.<br />
Nia:wen (thank you) for taking the time to pick up this directory and read our message. We are<br />
sure that you will find the directory very useful during your visit with us. We distribute it annually<br />
throughout the North Country in cooperation with our partners in the St. Lawrence County, Malone<br />
and Massena Chambers <strong>of</strong> Commerce. Nia:wen for visiting our community and enjoy your time<br />
here!<br />
Nià:wen, Nià:wen, Nià:wen,<br />
Randy Hart Ron LaFrance Paul Thompson<br />
Tribal Chief Tribal Chief Tribal Chief
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