The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has been informed by the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) that a complete closure of the Route 138 East ramp (towards Montreal) and Route 132 East ramp (towards La Prairie) will be completely closed tonight, Thursday, October 22nd from 9pm until 5am.
The closures are required to carry out inspection work.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that Ratsénhaienhs Ross Montour will be making a presentation outlining the MCK’s opposition to Bill 66 at the National Assembly in Quebec City this afternoon.
The hearings are being held before the Quebec Public Finance Committee that is reviewing Bill 66.
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The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that it now accepts additional online payments from Desjardins clients through AccesD.
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
- Tioweroton Main Caretaker cabin closed to public, Caretakers remain available
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