Moratorium on Hunting in Listuguj territory

11/15/2017

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) wishes to inform Kahnawa�kehr�:non that it has received notice from the Mi�gmaq community of Listuguj in regard to hunting practices on its territory.

According to a letter sent to Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton by Listuguj Chief Darcy Gray (attached in PDF), respectful hunting practices are not being followed by Kahnaw�:ke hunters on Mi�gmaq territory, and that the issue needs to be addressed between the Councils. As a result, the Listuguj Chief and Council has declared a moratorium restricting access to their community�s hunting territory until a protocol is developed.

In addition to the letter, Chief Gray came to Kahnaw�:ke last week to meet with Grand Chief Norton to further inform him of his community�s concerns. The issue was discussed at this past Monday�s weekly Council meeting, where Grand Chief Norton and Iets�nhaienhs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer were given the responsibility on behalf of the MCK to address the issue with the Listuguj Council.

�We have had a long and friendly relationship with the Mi�gmaq people � and Listuguj in particular � for a great many years,� stated Grand Chief Norton. �We will work diligently to find a workable solution for this problem to ensure our great relationship is maintained.�