The Capital Unit of The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to inform all Kahnawa’kehró:non that construction work along Route 207 will commence, Monday August 20th, weather permitting.
The Capital Unit will be installing water and sewer mains in the area. Upon completion of these works, the surface drainage system will be upgraded. The highlighted area shows the work zone.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has authorized JFK Quarry to operate this Saturday, August 18th with the following conditions:
• Between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm only • Trucks must enter and exit the Territory using Highway 30 only, not the Mercier Bridge/Route 207 corridor • The road must be maintained and free of dirt and debris
Forwarded on Behalf of the Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers would like to remind motorists of the Move-Over Law that requires drivers to leave space between your vehicle and any vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road for emergency purposes.
The Law, which is part of the Quebec Highway Safety Code, is meant to ensure the safety of any emergency responder or persons (ma...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has been informed by the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTW) that crews will on the Territory tomorrow, Thursday, August 16th from 9:30am until the end of the day to carry out inspections.
Crews will inspect the railway structures on both Route 132 and 138 service roads near the Mercier Bridge and a culvert along Route 207.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution near ...
The Kahnawà:ke Membership Department of the MCK is seeking community members to participate in a focus group concerning Regulations of the recently enacted Kanien′kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law (KKL) from 6pm to 8pm on Thursday, August 16th, at the Golden Age Club.
The regulations will be read to participants who will provide their feedback throughout. Copies will be made available at the meeting.
In our continuing series of tributes to outgoing Chiefs, today we focus on Kenneth McComber, who served four consecutive terms beginning in 2006. He was consistently popular with voters, at one point finishing with the most votes for Council Chief. McComber was not flashy, preferring to quietly work in the background on his files. Over the years his files included education and labor though, in recent years, he concentrated his efforts on working on improving or settling such files as Hydro Quebec and Canadian Pacific Railway, where his patience and ability to create solid working relationships brought results. His nephew, Ratsénhaienhs Carl Horn, spoke to KTV to provide some insight.
A look at Residency in Kahnawà:ke: Seven (7) snapshots
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.
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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