Tribe formally opposes nearby Data Center
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council passed a resolution opposing hyperscale data center development on and near the southern portion of the Akwesasne Territory. The Tribe cited potential impacts on the community’s economy, environment and cultural resources.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has formally opposed hyperscale data center development on and near the southern portion of the Akwesasne Territory in the Massena area. The resolution follows the creation of the Tribal Task Force on Energy and Industry in May.
According to a statement released by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the task force identified complex challenges that data center development could pose to the community, including potential effects on economic conditions, environmental resources and cultural assets. The resolution represents formal tribal opposition, but the article does not identify a specific developer or data center company.