as per the Indian Act. It is uncertain how many Akwesasronon participate in Canadian elections. Akwesasne is currently represented in Canada's Parliament by: Claude DeBellefeuille -Bloc Québécois (Salaberry—Suroît, Quebec) Eric Duncan -Conservative (Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry, Ontario) In 1924, Native Americans were enfranchised in the United States if they had not been previously; by that time, two-thirds were already citizens. During the era of Indian Removal of the 1830s, Native Americans who chose to stay in historic territories became state and federal citizens; those who moved with their tribes to Indian Territory were not considered citizens. As Native American lands were purchased during the nineteenth century and Native land claims were extinguished, more were classified as US citizens as they moved to reservations. Akwesasne is represented in the United States Senate by: United States Senator Charles Schumer (D- NY) United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D- NY) Akwesasne is represented in the: United States House of Representatives by Representative Elise Stefanik (R-21st, NY) New York State Assembly by Representative Billy Jones New York Senate by Senator Dan Stec Legal system In 2016, Akwesasne established an independent indigenous legal system and court to deal with non-criminal offenses within the reserve. The 32 new laws cover civil matters handled by an indigenous legal team director of public prosecution, public prosecutor and two justices. The system does not rely on jail terms but uses restorative justice to bring resolution between the accused and plaintiff. The members of the legal team are not required to have a law degree but are required to complete training and are approved by a review commission. Education Akwesasne has five elementary schools on the territory. Three schools are under the direction of the Ahkwesasne Mohawk Board of Education: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School - K-4, K-5, grades 1-8 Kana:takon School - K-4, K-5, grades 1-5 Tsi Snaihne School - K-4, K-5, grades 1-8 One school is under the direction of the Salmon River Central School District of New York: St. Regis Mohawk School - Pre-K to grade 6 One school is run independently: Akwesasne Freedom School - Pre-K to grade 8, featuring Kanienʼkehá immersion to strengthen language and culture on the reserve. With children learning Kanienʼkehá, many parents and other adults are now taking language classes, too. The Akwesasne model of language and cultural revival is being followed by other communities. Generally, Akwesasnro:non travel off the reservation for secondary education. Post-secondary education is