June 1, 2015 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education has requested that an Election be held for the following seats.

District of Kanatakon: One Three (3) Year Term 2015-2018

District of Kawehnoke: One Three (3) Year Term 2015-2018

One Two (2) Year Term Remainder) 2014-2017

Nominations will be held from the hours of 9:00 am to 4 pm on Saturday July 4, 2015 at the following locations:

District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center

District of Kawehnoke: Tri District Elders Lodge

Pursuant with section 6 of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Election and By- election Regulations, to be an eligible candidate for the Akwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education, one must:

a) be an enrolled member of the Mohawks of Akwesasne;

b) be Onkwehonwe and at least one of their natural parent must be a Member of Akwesasne; and

c) be at least eighteen (18) years of age; and

d) consent to having their name be nominated for the purpose of running as a candidate on the Board of Education; and

e) be a resident in that District for at least six (6) months immediately prior to their nomination; and f) maintain residency in that District during the term of office; and g) not have been convicted within five (5) years of nomination; of an indictable offense in Canada or a felony in the United States; and

h) not be an employee of the Board of Education;

i) not have been removed from the Board of Education.

Elections if needed will be held on August 22, 2015 from 9a.m. to 6p.m. at the following locations:

District of Kanatakon: St. Regis Recreation Center

District of Kawehnoke: Tri District Elders Lodge

Advance Polls will be held on August 12, 2015 by appointment only.

Any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to call me at 613-551-1622 or 613-575-2250

Ext-2406

Leona Benedict/Chief Electoral Officer