MCK supports local initiatives

08/23/2017

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that its Finance Administration and Operations (FAO) Committee has provided financial support in the amount of $3,562.70 from April 1, 2017 to present. The following are some of the initiatives supported:

• Kateri Memorial Foundation Charity Golf Tournament $500
• Tewatohnhi’saktha 2017 Business Golf Challenge $600
• Kahnawà:ke Skawenni:io Tsi Iewennahnotáhkhwa Library $250 (Tewa Business Golf recipient – purchase of gift certificates)
• Tetewatatia’takéhnhahs ‘Purple Ribbon Walk’ $250
• Onake Paddling Club ‘Water Festival’ $300
• Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow Committee $400
• Prime Minister’s Youth Council visit to Cultural Center $100
• Painting of local stone for historical monument – paint $162.70

Any Community member can view the entire list of recipients in person at the MCK main offices or by writing a letter to the FAO Committee.

As of today, there is a remaining balance of $11,437.30 for the fiscal year 2017/2018.

About the FAO

The FAO Committee oversees and governs the administrative, operational and financial affairs on behalf of the MCK. Among its many responsibilities the Committee receives and approves donation requests, making decisions based on consultation and collaboration with proponents, while respecting financial limitations. Donation approvals are based upon the MCK Donation Policy and Procedures, which generally has a maximum contribution of $500 (though exceptions can be made).

The FAO Committee is made up of three Council Chiefs and one MCK staff member. The current committee is comprised of Chiefs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Arlene Jacobs and Kenneth McComber, and Employee Representative Andrea Montour (only the Chiefs have a vote in decisions). FAO meetings are observed by the Executive Director and Executive Financial Officer, who take part in discussions but have no vote. The FAO Committee is accountable directly to Chief and Council.