MCK studying decision in Miller case

04/30/2018

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) wishes to advise the community that it has received the decision in the case of Miller et al v. the Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke.

The MCK�s Legal Services team has immediately begun the task of reviewing the judgment. The team will present its report to Chief & Council on Thursday morning, as Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton, along with Iets�nhaienhs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer (who holds the Membership Portfolio) and Rhonda Kirby (who is responsible for the proposed Kahnaw�:ke Residency Law) are currently in Gatineau for the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly.

�Obviously we maintain the position that matters that are so integral to our identity have no business in outside courts,� stated Grand Chief Norton. �However, a decision on the case has been rendered. We are now taking the time to analyze the decision and will inform the community further in the coming days.�

There will be no further comment until the analysis is completed.