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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT (MAY 15, 2012) - Construction Laborers (Click here to read more.)

Notice to Contractors:   Residential Site Work - Bid Number 12-006 Available for Pickup on Friday, May 4, 2012

Akwesasne Housing Authority

NOTICE

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Bid No. 12-006 Residential Site Work

Notice is hereby given that Residential Site Work bid packages will be available for pick-up at the Akwesasne Housing Authority office on Friday, May 4, 2012.  Sealed bids will be received at the Akwesasne Housing Authority Office, until Thursday, May 31, 2012, 10:00 am local time, at which time they will be publicly opened and read for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment, and performing all work necessary and incidental to:  Residential Site Work (3 Sites) in accordance with the Akwesasne Housing Authority plans, specifications and contract documents.

Click here to read the Residential Site Work Bid No. 12-006 Informational Flyer

Sublease Policy

The Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) has a Sublease policy for our current homebuyers that are participating in the AHA Mutual-help Homeownership program. The policy was approved by the Board of Commissioners at their monthly meeting on June 2011.  The policy will inform homebuyers of the established guidelines for subleasing the units they currently reside in. If there are any questions please call 518-358-9020.

Click here to read the Sublease Policy.

Under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (NAHASDA) (25 U.S.C 4104 et seq.) HUD will provide grants, loan guarantees, and technical assistance to Indian Tribes and Alaskan Native villages for the development and operation of low-income housing in Indian areas. Grants will be made to eligible recipients under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG).

Under this definition, the Akwesasne Housing Authority is the recipient of the IHBG Program on behalf of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. 

Recipients of Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program funds are required to submit an Annual Performance Report (APR) to HUD within 90 days of the end of the program year. 

** AHA submitted the 2011 APR to the Eastern/Woodlands Office of Native American Programs on March 30, 2012.

Click here to read the 2011 Annual Performance Report for reporting period 01/01/2011 to 12/31/2011. 

The Akwesasne Housing Authority donates a $ 1,000 check and bags of toys to the Akwesasne Mountain of Toys fund on December 16, 2011.

Cecil Ransom delivers check to CKON'S Larry the Eagle and Sarah Herne at the Akwesasne Mountain of Toys

The Akwesasne Housing Authority has determined the need for additional low income elderly housing with a five (5) quad expansion to the Sunrise Acres Elderly Complex.  This will allow for twenty (20) more elderly units to serve low-income, elders, near-elders, and handicapped persons with rental housing.   

Ribbon Cutting

Grand Pavilion " Tsi Ka΄ nikonhriiohsha "

Sunrise Acres Apartment Building 9&11

Sunrise Acres Apartment Building 10

Sunrise Acres Apartment Building 12

Sunrise Acres Apartment Building 13

Sunrise Acres Training Facility

Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) is a Tribally Designated Housing Entity created by the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council Inc, on July 19, 1984.

The mission of the Akwesasne Housing Authority and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe is to develop a comprehensive housing program that will address the needs of all Mohawks living on and around our designated Indian area.  We will seek to generate and promote community strength and prosperity through safe housing, supportive ventures, economic development, and program efficiency.  In the spirit of this mission, we will strive to protect and educate our future generations. 

The Mutual Help Homeownership Opportunity Program is one program

Click here to download the Mutual Help Homeownership flyer!

The Akwesasne Housing Authority is updating its list of Job Applications:

Click here if you would like a AHA Job Application.

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