"We Will Govern"
The Structure of the Sectoral Agreement
Akwesasne's Jurisdiction
This Agreement will establish new Jurisdiction and Authority arrangement for the Mohawks of Akwesasne
Recognized in the
Sectoral Agreement
Recognized in the
Sectoral Agreement
Lands Management
Education
Akwesasne
Land Code
Intoxicants
Environment
Public Works
Traffic and
Transportation
Regulations of Business
Will set out the principles for Akwesasne's lands management regime to protect the interest in Akwesasne Lands
Matrimonial Property
on Marriage
Landlord and Tenant
Public and Safety
Wills & Estates
Resource Management
Reversion of Interest
for Community Purpose
Registration of Land
Interests
For Future Sectoral
Agreement Negotiaition
Akwesasne
Land Law
Operation and
Regulations for Lands
Management
Will set out the rules and Akwesasne structures for lands management
(need to be consistent with Sectoral Agreement and Land Code)
Will set out administrative policies and forms
(need to be consistent with Sectoral Agreement and Land Law)
Economic Development
Expanded Justice System
Records of Vital Statistics
Language and Culture
Health
Housing
Social Services
Child Welfare & Protection
Policing
Revenue Raising Mechanisms
Gaming
Surveys
Akwesasne Departments Affected
by the Sectoral Agreements
Currently we are not negotiating in this area, however it is an identified area for future negotiations. This area will need participation from Federal and Provincial Governments.
Department of Health
Tehotiiennawakon
Sectoral Agreement recognizes Akwesasne's jurisdiction over Environment and Regulations of Business.
Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education
Sectoral Agreement recognizes Akwesasne's jurisdiction over Early Years, K-12, Special needs, Adult Education, Language & Culture and
the Life Long Learning Model.
Department of Technical Services
Sectoral Agreement recognizes our jurisdiction over Public Works.
Executive Services
Government Secretariat
The Governance and Relationship Agreement which sets out the protection
of our Aboriginal rights, continuation of federal programs, relationship between our laws and the federal & provincial laws and our own system of governance. Also
included is the Financial Administration Law.
Department of Community and Social Services
Currently we are not negotiating in this area. Development of Akwesasne based principles can begin to be developed for future Sectoral Agreements.
Department of Housing
Within the Sectoral
Agreement includes the Landlord and Tenant, Lands, Wills and Estates which may have an effect on housing.
Department of Justice
Currently we are negotiating in the Multi-Jurisdictional Table for the recognition of Mohawk Court.