After a second election due to concerns about the voting list, Leonard Akwiratekha Lazore has been elected as the new grand chief of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. This follows the departure of former grand chief Abram Benedict who took on the role of Ontario regional chief.
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has elected Leonard Akwiratekha Lazore as its new grand chief , according to the council.The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has elected Leonard Akwiratekha Lazore as its new grand chief , according to the council.
The first results, released in June, showed former district chief Edward Roundpoint had won by 30 votes. The second results, released Saturday, show Lazore won by 124 votes. Benedict said that it was unfortunate that the results of the election were delayed, and he's glad the council can now be installed.
Former Akwesasne Grand Chief Abram Benedict poses on Kawehno:ke, also known as Cornwall Island, March 25, 2020.
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