Justice Commission Launches Info Sessions on Proposed Kahnaw�:ke Judicial Act

10/22/2008

The Justice Commission of the Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke announced today that it will begin information sessions on a proposed Kahnaw�:ke Judicial Act.

The purpose of the sessions is to determine whether or not Kahnaw�:ke wants a court to be empowered by the people. The process could begin in early 2009.

The sessions will include an historical and current overview of the present Kahnaw�:ke court structure, including discussions on its function and limitations.

�Our own Judicial Act would be the one piece of legislation that we can use to interpret our own laws,� said Chief Mike Bush. �This would be a giant step in solidifying our jurisdiction outside of the Indian Act.�

In effect, a Kahnaw�:ke Judicial Act would create a better forum to resolve conflicts in Kahnaw�:ke.