AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will receive a Department of Education grant of $558,679 for vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities to prepare for and engage in gainful employment, including self-employment, telecommuting, or business ownership. 

“I am proud to announce that these taxpayer dollars will be returned to our district to support members of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe with disabilities,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said. “These funds will help prepare and equip members of the tribe to engage in the workforce.”