The Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke (MCK) has been informed by the Jacques Cartier & Champlain Bridges Incorporated that maintenance crews will be conducting mobile work on the Federal section of the Mercier Bridge tonight (Thursday, May 23rd), from 9pm to 5am.
As a result, temporary lane closures will be required on the Routes 138 and 132 up and down ramps. Partial lane closures in both directions will als...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke (MCK) wishes to congratulate Tahothoratie Cross, who was selected for the Mohawk-Irish Language Scholarship created last month to facilitate a Mohawk Scholar from Kahnawą:ke to attend a Gaelic (Irish-language) course in the Irish community of An Cheathrś Rua each year.
Mr. Cross, who is 20 years old, attended Kahnawą:ke schools and is a graduate of Karonhianóhnha and Kahnawą:ke Surv...
The following Kahnawakehró:non have made an application for a communal land allotment and have made their communal request at a duly convened Community meeting held on Tuesday, 21, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 2019 at the Golden Age Club.
Objections to any of the applicants, based upon the Land Allotment Policy of Kahnawą:ke, can be forwarded, ...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke (MCK) wishes to remind the community that the deadline for applications for individuals wishing to serve on the Cannabis Control Board (the Board) is this Friday, May 24th at 4pm.
Those interested in applying to sit as a Board member must submit a letter of intent to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke. For full details on eligibility criteria, visit Read more on this release...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke (MCK) wishes to announce the start of the initial phase of a Sturgeon Spawning Study to take place in the area near the Mercier Bridge. Fieldwork for this study will take place from today until Friday, May 31st.
The Kahnawą:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) will be overseeing the study and will be assisted by the consultant GEO Morphix Inc. and a local boatman. Fieldwork for t...
AAssistant Animal Protection Officer Deidra Whyte talks about pet vaccinations, tick prevention, and general pet care on this episode of the K1037 Tetawatá:ren Partyline Talkshow
MCK Housing Survey Results available
April 5, 2019
Chief & Council have accepted the MCK Housing Assessment Final Report (“the Report”) and the progress of the recommendations contained within. The Summary Report is now available at www.kahnawake.com/housing.
The Report was presented by Executive Financial Officer Paul Rice at the Council meeting this past Monday, 1 Onerahtókha/April. More information on the report can be found in the following documents:
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is pleased to release the results of the recent Housing Survey conducted to gauge Kahnawa'kehró:non with current Housing needs, from November 21 to December 21, 2018.
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:
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.”
- Housing Survey Results
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