The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to clarify its position on the issue of a proposed ‘pit bull ban’ that Ratsénhaienhs Carl Horn submitted to the Kahnawà:ke Legislative Coordinating Commission (KLCC) earlier this week as a community member.
The request for legislation to ban dangerous breeds of dogs, such as pit bulls, was not submitted on behalf of the MCK but, rather, from Carl Horn as a private citiz...
The Capital Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform the community of upcoming closures on Cemetery Road and 13th Avenue on Monday, September 25th from 7 am until 3:30 pm, weather permitting.
The outlined area indicates where the roads will be closed (see map below).
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that no appeal has been filed within the required delay regarding Justice Paquette’s decision of the Superior Court of Quebec, which upheld the provincial Decree transferring the A30 lands to Canada for the use and benefit of Kahnawà:ke and, therefore, the judgment is final.
Now that this phase of the litigation on the legality of the land transf...
The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Coordinating Commission (KLCC) would like to inform the community that it has received a request to either amend the current Dog By-Law or create a new piece of legislation to ban dangerous breeds of dogs from the Territory.
The request was made by Carl Horn. He is making the request as a private citizen and not in his capacity as a Council Chief.
September 13, 2017 was the 10th anniversary of the signing of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The City of Montreal has been making efforts to improve its relationships with the Aboriginal population and, on that date, a couple of well-attended events clarified, once again, that actions speaks louder than words.
MCK Opposes Quebec's Bill 85, Send open letter to Premier
August 11, 2017
Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton has sent an open letter to Premier Phillip Couillard over concerns with the proposed Bill 85 to fast-track economic development along Autoroute 30. Lands identified in the Bill cut through Seigneury of Sault St. Louis lands and over lands to which Kahnawà:ke holds title.
The Chiefs of the MCK will be travelling to Quebec City on Tuesday August 15th, 2017 to make a public statement on this position and are welcoming local media and Community membersto ride along free of charge – subject to limited space. The bus will leave the MCK at 9am. Please confirm your attendance with Brandi Meloche by Monday, August 14th at noon at 450-632-7500 or brandi.meloche@mck.ca. The bus will return to Kahnawà:ke immediately after the proceedings.
A copy of the letter can be viewed at the following link:
Iroquois Caucus, Anishinabek Nation issue Declaration, send letter to Trudeau regarding Radioactive Liquid Shipments from Chalk River
April 21, 2017
The Iroquois Caucus and the Anishinabek Nation wish to announce that they have issued a Joint Declaration regarding their serious concerns regarding the transportation of highly-radioactive liquid waste on their respective territories (see attachment below).
Additionally, a joint letter to Prime Minister (see attachment below) was sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday advising Canada of our concerns in these matters. The letter was signed by Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton on behalf of the Iroquois Caucus and by Grand Council Chief Patrick Wedaseh Madahbee on behalf of the Anishinabek Nation.
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 Public Safety Commission has released the results from public consultations conducted in September 2016 concerning the use of Route 207. A safety survey was conducted with residents and business owners on Route 207, as well as a heavy truck and car count operation in September and October (2016) to provide a comprehensive report on traffic issues regarding the use of Route 207.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has purchased ads in the two local newspapers and will place letters in all local mailboxes as a notice to remind Kahnawa’kehrò:non of their obligations regarding the Kahnawà:ke Membership Law and to non-Indigenous persons not eligible to reside in Kahnawà:ke.
The Antenna System Siting Protocol (‘The Protocol’) is now available online. The Protocol is designed to regulate the installation and existence of antennas within Kahnawà:ke.
The Political Agenda for the remainder of the 2015-2018 term has been finalized and was announced at the Summer Community Meeting On Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
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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