MCK gauging community opinions on Land Purchases

01/22/2020

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) is inviting community members to participate in an informal consultation regarding Land Purchases that will continue on Friday, January 24th, and Friday, January 31st. On those dates, Nits�nhaienhs Gina Deer or Clinton Phillips will be hosting a Chiefs Kiosk in the Services Complex lobby from 12:30pm to 4pm both days. Rats�nhaienhs Phillips hosted the first kiosk on Friday, January 17th.

�We�re doing this to gauge public opinion on land acquisitions by the MCK,� said Rats�nhaienhs Phillips, who is the lead on the Lands & Territories Portfolio. �The MCK has been approached to purchase land on a number of occasions recently, both internally and outside the Territory. At the Council meeting of January 13th, Gina and I were directed to see how community members feel about this topic.�

�As the amount of Common land decreases we have to explore every option possible to ensure our future needs are addressed,� said Iets�nhaienhs Deer, who is also a member of the Lands & Territories Portfolio team. �While we have some ideas, it�s important to hear from Kahnawa�kehr�:non as they bring forth their ideas, questions and concerns.�

�The beauty of this informal Kiosk is that people can give their opinions in a minute or two,� concluded Rats�nhaienhs Phillips. �For those who have more to say, we will be more than happy to accommodate them.�

If it is deemed necessary, a more formal process could be developed in the future.

Click here to view Nits�nhaienhs Deer and Phillips on K1037�s Tetewath�:ren speaking on the subject.