The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Forcewishes to announce that Registrations for persons 70-years-of-age and overwishing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will begin today (4, Enniskó:wa/March 2021).
As announced yesterday, appointments for immunosuppressed residents (regardless of age) are also being schedule...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) would like to clarify that monetary payments made to claimants for the Indian Day School Settlement (IDSS) are not counted as income.
It had come to the MCK’s attention that some community members were concerned that the settlements could negatively impact Employment Insurance, Pension, Social Assistance and other benefits. It does not have to be reported as ...
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force (Task Force) wishes to advise the community that immunosuppressed residents, regardless of age, can now book an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
‘Immunosuppressed’ means ‘having a weakened immune system.’ It is also called ‘immunocompromised.’ If you are compromised, your doctor should have already identified it with you. If you are unsure what condi...
On the morning of March 3rd at 04:45, the Kahnawake Peacekeepers executed a search warrant at a residence on Hawk Avenue.
The purpose of the operation was to locate and seize evidence of a laboratory to refine dried cannabis into a concentrate. The location was believed to be highly volatile due to the chemicals present...
The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force wishes to advise the community that the Vaccination Center, located at the Mohawk Bingo on Highway 138, is now fully prepared for the vaccination process that is scheduled to begin this Thursday.
The first priority group to receive the vaccinations at the Center will be those aged 85 and over. Additionally, appointments for those 80-years-of-age and over are now...
MCK denounces Bill 61's violation of Mohawk rights and environmental standards
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has sent a letter in opposition to Quebec’s proposed Bill 61, an emergency law being proposed by the Provincial government to restart the Quebec economy due to impacts as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
While the MCK is not opposed to the restarting of the economy, the proposed law allows for the fast tracking of infrastructure projects, by reducing safeguards associated with land takings and environmental authorizations, which will result in a direct violation of Quebec's duty to consult for projects on Mohawk Territory, including the Mercier Bridge reconstruction project and projects within the Seigneury of Sault St. Louis land grievance lands.
The law is being tabled this Friday, June 12, 2020, and, if passed, new projects can be added to benefit from this legislation over the next 2 years, and the measures will be in effect for 5 years.
“Since the Europeans first arrived on our shores, they have forcibly and systematically taken our lands without compensation or consultation, and with no respect for our rights and treaties,” said Ratsénhaienhs Ross Montour. “We have an international seaway running through the heart of what’s left of our Territory that removed our people from the St Lawrence River. We have a major bridge and connecting highways that provide Montreal with a vital artery at the expense of cutting through ours. With this legislation, new projects can move forward with reduced environmental protection and with little or no regard for the impacts to our rights”
The MCK is acting on mandatory measures and encouraging everyone else to follow the recommended measures as directed by the Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force. The following MCK releases are related to COVID-19
MCK Housing clients that they may defer Housing payments due to lack of income caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic but must first go through the Kahnawake Economic Relief Fund (450-638-0500) to be screened.
Those who wish to continue making payments cannot currently do so in person but may send a cheque (payable to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake PO Box 720 J0L-1B0) or e-transfer (payments@mck.ca).
The MSI Wage Subsidy Program was created to help employees who have suffered a work-related injury but can’t return to their original job. The program supports injured workers to re-train for a new occupation and get a new career on track. Employers can benefit by getting a subsidy for placing a trained worker, back into the work force! To see how this program could work for you or your business Call MSI today or got to www.kahnawakelabor.com
The Dangers of Ice
Winter is always an exciting time of year for the outdoors type. Many enjoy venturing out for ice fishing, skating or snowmobiling and these activities usually take place on ice. What most people fail to recognize are the inherent dangers associated with ice.
Taiaiake Gerald Alfred explains the MCK’s Governance Project on K1037
Posted December 20, 2019
On a recent K1037 talkshow, Taiaiake Gerald Alfred explains the current MCK Governance Project, which is designed to provide improved systems and structures for the functioning of the Council table to ensure an accountable, sound and responsible government.
For an extensive listing of all Kahnawà:ke Laws, visit the Community Decision Making Process website at www.kahnawakemakingdecisions.com/legislation. Note: Clicking will take you to an external site
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.
- Open Letter to Premier Legault and Minister Dubé
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