The Housing Department of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to announce the launch of a Community Survey to gauge Kahnawa′kehró:non Housing needs.
All Kahnawa′kehró:non with Housing needs are invited to please fill out the online survey, which begins today (Wednesday, November 21) and continues until Wednesday, December 5th at 11:59pm.
The Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC) and Turtle Island Theatre would like to remind the Community that they will be providing a presentation on the Feasibility Study, and its findings for the proposed Multi-Purpose Building that will house the Cultural Center, Museum &...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to express its disappointment and concern regarding unacceptable behaviors at recent Community Meetings.
“While politics can be emotional, there is absolutely no place in our society, let alone public meetings, for some of the behaviors we’ve witnessed recently,” said Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton. “From the time we are born we are taught the ways of our people. At the to...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has been informed that the Ministère des Transport du Quebéc will be closing one of two lanes on the Kahnawà:ke-bound Mercier Bridge tonight from 9pm to Tuesday 5am.
The MCK reminds the public that these works are subject to change due to weather conditions, operational constraints or work progression and that it does not take part in the scheduling or cancellation of such wo...
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Coordinating Commission (KLCC) wishes to remind the community that the First Hearing for the proposed Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law will continue tomorrow (Tuesday, 20 Kentenhkó:wa/November 2018).
This will be the second meeting in the First Hearing phase of the Community Decision Making Process. It is scheduled to take place ...
The proposed Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law has been a hot-button topic for some in the community. We recently held a discussion on the rationale for the creation of such a law, in which the need for our own jurisdiction was front and center.
Water and Sanitation Policy enters 30-day Feedback Period
September 24, 2018
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that the draft Water and Sanitation Policy is available for viewing on its website and has entered a 30-day Feedback Period, which will conclude on Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 at 4pm.
The policy has been developed to provide guidelines, principles and activities in providing drinking water and sanitation to Kahnawa'kehró:non.
The policy is required to comply with the Kahnawà:ke Sanitary Conditions Law, while providing safe, acceptable and accessible drinking water, and physical and affordable access to sanitation.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to announce that it is currently studying and exploring an opportunity to build and operate a state-of-the-art production and processing facility with Canopy Growth Corporation, a company that has emerged as the global leader in the field of cannabis cultivation, research and product development. For clarity, there is no agreement in place.
The MCK has issued a Kahnawà:ke Economic Development Fact Sheet to help explain the opportunity and the rationale for creating a relationship with Canopy Growth:
Feedback can also be submitted by telephone to Ietsénhaienhs Rhonda Kirby or the MCK Technician Dennis Diabo at 450-632-7500, or in writing at the main reception.
MCK Strategic Plan 2017-2022
March 29, 2017
The Strategic Plan is designed to guide the administration and operations of the MCK over the next five years. The plan is a roadmap designed to preserve and enhance the roles and purpose of the MCK by identifying opportunities, maximizing its resources and focusing on key strategic goals that will improve MCK services and the quality of life for the community.
Download the strategic plan and watch a short summary clip below:
The MCK reiterates its support for the Kahnawà:ke Membership Law in light of recent events regarding non-eligible, non-Indigenous individuals residing on the Territory in clear contravention of the law.
Chief & Council have issued an Open Letter to community members to clarify the MCK’s position on the matter. Another separate Open Letter is intended for the aforementioned non-eligible persons. Both are available below.
The MCK is preparing a plan of action to help alleviate some of the difficulties that surfaced in the aftermath of a series of community-organized meetings held on this topic. The creation of a formal engagement strategy will begin at the Community Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 16th.
In the meantime it was felt that the community should be reminded of the origins and history of the 2003 Kahnawà:ke Membership Law, the 1984 Mohawk Law on Membership and 1981 Moratorium on Mixed Marriages. As such, a pamphlet that was prepared for the current amendment process for the 2003 Kahnawà:ke Membership Law, also available below.
Additionally, a random survey of 360 Kahnawa’kehró:non conducted in 2011 is also being made available at www.kahnawake.com for the purposes of illustrating community sentiment on the topic of Membership. In response to the question, “Should the Kahnawà:ke Membership Law allow all non-Natives married to a Member to live in Kahnawà:ke?” 263 respondents (78%) totally or somewhat disagreed, with 76 respondents (22%) agreeing, somewhat agreeing, or totally agreeing. 21 people did not offer a response to this particular question.
“While the laws have changed over the years, the community has been remarkably consistent in its support of the residency requirements,” said Grand Chief Michael Ahríhron Delisle, Jr. “Chief & Council are obligated to uphold Kahnawà:ke laws, while always being mindful that there will always be those who aren’t in favor of the law and that we must listen to their concerns and suggestions. We ask that everyone remain peaceful and respectful during this emotional time.”
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