Nominations for Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke (MCK) Grand Chief and Council Chief were collected by Electoral Officer Angus L. Montour at the MCK Client Based Services Office on Saturday, May 26, 2018 between 10am and 12 noon.
The Unofficial Nomination List was distributed shortly after 12pm by the Electoral Officer. Three (3) community members were nominated for the single position of Grand Chief, and twenty six (...
The Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers are updating the public on an incident that took place earlier today on River Road, where a local male was shot. Due to the nature of the crime, the Peacekeepers have called in the Special Investigations Unit of the Sūreté du Québec.
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are leading the investigation with the assistance and expertise of the SQ Crime Scene investigators.
The Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers have confirmed a shooting of local male in the area near McComber′s Convenience on River Road in Kahnawą:ke on Friday afternoon.
The Peacekeepers have three (3) suspects in custody. The victim is in stable condition.
If anyone has any information regarding the incident, please call the Peacekeepers at 450-632-6505. ...
Forwarded on behalf of the Office of the Electoral Officer
The Electoral Officer for the 2018 Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke Elections wishes to remind Kahnawakehró:non that Saturday, May 26th is Nomination Day. Nominations will be collected by the Electoral Officer at the Kahnawą:ke Services Complex Lobby from 10am to 12 noon.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke recently passed an Executive Directive prohibiting landfill in Tioweró:ton after contaminated fill was found on the Territory. This sparked reaction from Council to prevent any further such events from affecting the pristine landscape. KTV’s Joe Delaronde and Environment Portfolio Chief Clinton Phillips traveled to Tioweró:ton to discuss some of the issues being faced there, and what events lead us to this point, and where it all started: the "Sand Pit."
A look at Residency in Kahnawą:ke: Seven (7) snapshots
The fourth meeting of the Community Decision Making Process Second Hearing for proposed amendments to the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law will take place on Tuesday, 15 Onerahtohkó:wa/May 2018 at the Golden Age Club.
Draft Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Law available for feedback
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.
Final Record of Discussion: Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law Second Hearing
May 8, 2018
The following is the final Record of Discussion from the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law second hearing, third meeting, held on
Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Click here to view the file.
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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