The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà :ke (MCK) wishes to remind the community that the First Hearing for the proposed Kahnawà :ke Cannabis Control Law (‘the Law’) will take place next Tuesday, 25 Seskehkó:wa/September 2018 from 6pm to 8:30pm at the Karonhianónhnha School.
The Law ensures that Health & Safety are paramount, and that the community will be the prime beneficiary of any revenues p...
The Capital Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà :ke would like to inform the Community of the upcoming project to grate and install asphalt surface on Indian Way School Road linking to the McGregor’s Farm area. The work is scheduled to start on Monday, September 24th and be completed by Friday, September 28th. Work hours are from 7am to 3:30pm.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà :ke has a new internal Policy in effect to maintain public safety and ensure delivery of essential services and operational requirements during inclement weather.
During inclement weather, the MCK offices may implement a two-hour time delay for office openings, which would be posted on the MCK Facebook page and a request for announcements on K1037 radio will be made. ...
Agenda items include updates from the Radioactive Waste working group; Iroquois Caucus Free Trade implementation; follow-up from the recent Citizenship Summit...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke recently announced that it is currently 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. We spoke with Financial Manager of Business Development Karlie Marquis and Ietsénhaienhs Gina Deer, who leads the Economic Development portfolio.
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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