Meeting next Tuesday for those not supportive of residency ineligibility of Membership Law

09/24/2014

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke would like to inform Kahnawa�kehr�:non that a discussion forum for persons who have an alternate viewpoint on the non-Native residency ineligibility of the Kahnaw�:ke Membership Law will take place at 7pm next Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

This forum is a direct follow-up to the September 16th Community Meeting, where it was agreed that more open dialogue and discussion was required on this matter.

This event will not be a debate but, rather, an opportunity for those who are not in support of the residency requirements to present their thoughts and ideas to Chief & Council in a respectful forum.  Those affected will be welcome, whether or not they are listed on the Kahnaw�:ke Kanien�keh�:ka Registry.

�The MCK is also working with the local media to schedule some moderated debates so that community members can hear both sides of the issue,� said Membership Portfolio Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer. �It�s always in everyone�s best interest to keep an open mind in order to make the best decisions possible.�

Dates for the debates will be announced as they become finalized.