Saint Regis — Federally Recognized Tribal Nations

Contact Information

Physical Address

71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way
Akwesasne, NY 13655

Mailing Address

71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way
Akwesasne, New York 13655

Phone / Fax

(518) 358-2272 • Fax: (518) 358-4519

Website

www.srmt-nsn.gov

Federal Agency Information

BIA Region

Eastern

BIA Agency

Eastern Regional Office

BLM Region

Eastern States

FWS Region

Region 5 - Northeast

NPS Region

Northeast

USGS Region

Northeast

State

New York

Location

Coordinates: 44.9784° N, 74.6905° W • Akwesasne, New York

Tribal Leadership

MC

Michael Connors; Ronald LaFrance, Jr.; Beverly Cook

Chiefs (3)

Elected: 6/1/2017

Sovereignty & Legal Context

The Saint Regis is a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation possessing inherent sovereign authority over their territory, members, and governance. This sovereignty is recognized and protected under federal law, including the U.S. Constitution (Article I, § 8, cl. 3), treaties, executive orders, and federal statutes.

Government-to-Government

Relationship with the United States per Executive Order 13175

Trust Responsibility

Federal duty to protect tribal lands, resources, and self-governance

Inherent Sovereignty

Pre-constitutional authority recognized in Talton v. Mayes (1896)