Chiefs declare Picnic in the Park a resounding success

08/24/2016

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) wishes to thank the community for making yesterday�s �Chiefs Picnic in the Park� a success. Rats�nhaienhs Clinton Phillips, who was one of the main organizers, estimated that over two hundred Kahnawa�kehr�:non attended during the course of the event held at Matty�s Park.

�The event was conceived as a means of community engagement � one of Chief & Council�s seven main priorities this term � where community members could have some lunch, enjoy themselves and ask the Chiefs questions in a friendly, informal setting,� said Phillips. �The weather was perfect, the turnout was great and people had fun. It was great to see so many elders and kids taking part.�

�Each of the Chiefs donated a school bag filled with school supplies to be won by kids who answered skill-testing questions,� said Iets�nhaienhs Rhonda Kirby, who was also one of the main organizers. �They (the children) loved it. I couldn�t be more pleased with the way the day turned out.�

Among the many topics that community members brought to the Chiefs� attention was the recent sale of Continent 8 shares, language initiatives, environment & land issues and the Seigneury of Sault St. Louis.