Lessons from the Land – Akwesasne

Chief Connie Lazore from the Akwesasne Mohawk Council discusses how her community’s districts govern themselves, what policies they have in place, and how they are working to expand their jurisdiction and authority. Lazore explains how Akwesasne is looking to redefine its relationship with Canada. She describes the community’s ongoing discussions with Canadian government officials on matters such as land claim settlements, land expropriation and financial management policy. Watch to learn how Lazore approaches these difficult negotiations, taking into account the impact of these decisions on future generations and the lessons learned by generations past.