The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has been informed by the Ministère des Transports du Quebec that the Mercier Bridge will be reduced to one lane in each direction from Friday, September 20th at 11pm to Monday September 23rd at 5am.
The closure is required for electrical and paving work.
The MCK reminds the public that these works are subject to change due to weather conditions, operational cons...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise community members that a hunting restriction will be in effect in the Ile aux Plains island area in the St. Lawrence River between Léry and Maple Grove, across from Ile Perrot.
There are studies being conducted on Ile aux Plaines and nearby smaller islands by Environment & Climate Change Canada and Canada Wildlife Services. In order to ensure a safe work s...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that Carl Horn has resigned his position as Ratsénhaienhs (Elected Council Chief), effective immediately.
Mr. Horn informed Chief & Council of his resignation by letter earlier today. He did not provide reasons for his resignation.
The MCK thanks Mr. Horn for his contributions to the community as a Ratsénhaienhs and wishes him well in ...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that Ratsénhaienhs Clinton Phillips is attending the quarterly Anishinabek Nation and Iroquois Caucus Alliance (AN-IC) Nuclear Waste Working Group (Working Group) meeting taking place today in Toronto.
Ratsénhaienhs Phillips holds the Environment portfolio for the MCK.
The agenda includes updates on 1) the MicroModular reactor project at C...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that Nitsénhaienhs Tonya Perron, Ross Montour and members of the MCK’s Consultation Committee are visiting the Mississaugas of the New Credit to meet with their Consultation Unit.
The MCK’s Consultation Committee is part of the Indigenous Rights & Research Portfolio and is principally involved in matters related to the duty to consult by gove...
Seats open for organizational employees and community members. Application deadline is September 12th. Call 450-632-5993
Mercier Bridge Project
August 14, 2019
At the request of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, several questions needed to be answered about the Mercier Bridge Project. Attached are the Questions and Answers from the MTQ.
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.”
- Open Letter to Community Members
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