The MCK sends its condolences to the family of Tiorahkwathe Gilbert, who passed on to the spirit world on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at the age of sixty-eight (68).
Tiorahkwathe served five (5) consecutive Council terms from 1996-2006 and worked on various files including; Education, Nation Building, Specific Claims, The Seigneury Land Grievance, Traditional Government and Language & Culture.
The Capital Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke would like to inform all Kahnawakehró:non that a section of Veterans Boulevard, from McComber Road to Creekside Road, will be closed on Thursday, July 19th, from 7am to 3:30pm, weather permitting.
The closure is necessary to allow for the installation of ...
The Lands Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawą:ke wishes to inform the community that the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Co. has been granted permission to relocate an eroding utility pole on Tekakwitha Island.
Work crews will be on the Territory beginning today and throughout the week until July 20th on the northwestern tip of the Island, just past the Marina. Some minor trimming of trees will be required, but no...
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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