The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has authorized JFK Quarry to operate this Saturday, April 21st with the following conditions:
• Between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm only • Trucks must enter and exit the Territory using Highway 30 only, not the Mercier Bridge/Route 207 corridor • The road must be maintained and free of dirt and debris
Mohawk Online, K103-7 Radio, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke are pleased to announce a Call for Nominations or Applicants for the 2018 Lori Niioié:ren Jacobs Memorial Recognition Award.
The Award is presented annually to a member of the community who exemplifies the qualities of dedication, perseverance and volunteerism that contribute positively to the betterment of Kahnawà:ke....
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton and Nitsénhaiehns Clinton Phillips and Billy Diabo will be in New York City on Monday to participate in a special United Nations (‘U.N.’) event entitled ‘Radioactive Waste and Canada’s First Nations.’
This event is part of the larger 17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Ra...
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Coordinating Commission (KLCC) would like to remind the community that the third meeting of the Second Hearing for the proposed amendments to the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law (formerly known as the Kahnawà:ke Membership Law) will take place next Tuesday, 24, Onerahtókha/ April 2018 at the Golden Age Club.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to advise the community that the Summit on Membership and Citizenship will take place tomorrow and Thursday (18 and 19, Onerahtókha/April) in Akwesásne. The Iroquois Caucus, which is organizing the event, has invited Traditional bodies to begin urgently-needed dialogue amongst leadership on how to respond to the imminent threat created by Canada’s amendments to the Indian Act...
On Tuesday, April 10, Ietsénhaienhs Christine Zachary Deom was honored for her role in the creation of the new Montreal City Flag and KTV was there.
A look at Residency in Kahnawà:ke: Seven (7) snapshots
TENDERS ARE PRESENTLY BEING CALLED FOR BY THE MOHAWK COUNCIL OF KAHNAWÀ:KE
AT: Mohawk Territory of Kahnawà:ke
PURPOSE: The construction of the Caretaker Residence/Office Building in the Tioweró:ton Territory. DATE: March 19, 2018
Tender Documents may be obtained at the Technical Services Office (in front of Kateri School) between the hours of 0700 and 1530, Monday through Friday.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke reserves the right to reject any and all bids and the lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted. Bids not in accordance with the “Request for Quotation” will not be considered. All bids must be made on the Bid Form. Any bids not completed on the Bid Form will be disqualified. Any incomplete or partially completed bid forms will also be disqualified.
Contractors willing to utilize as much local content to perform the work and be paid by the successful contractor will be considered favorably during the evaluation of the tender. Joint ventures between contractors are acceptable on this project.
The sealed tender shall be submitted no later than 12 noon, local time on Friday, April 13, 2018 to the receptionist of the Technical Services Office. Tenders received after this time will not be considered. A receipt with be issued showing the date and time of submission. The tender shall be clearly marked:
CONSTRUCTION OF CARETAKER RESIDENCE/OFFICE BUILDING
Attention: Ms. Tara McComber
Tioweró:ton Coordinator
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF KAHNAWÀ:KE
P.O. Box 720
Kahnawà:ke, Quebec
J0L 1B0
New draft of Kahnawake Membership Law posted for community feedback
December 20, 2017
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Coordinating Commission (KLCC) wishes to advise Kahnawa’kehró:non that the new draft of proposed amendments to the Kahnawà:ke Membership Law has been completed and has now entered the 30-day Community Feedback period.,
The new draft was compiled from the eighteen (18) meetings held in the First Hearing phase of the Community Decision Making Process.
In this instance, the period will actually extend to 31, Tsothorhkó:wa/January 2018 for a period of 43 days.
The new draft is available for viewing by clicking here. Kahnawa’kehró:non are asked to address their comments to shari.lahache@mck.ca.
Once the Feedback has been collected, a Feedback Report will be generated. A date will be set for the beginning of the Second Hearing phase of the Community Decision Making Process once this task has been completed.
Please note that the Kahnawà:ke Membership Law will be formally renamed the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law when the amendment process is completed.
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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