New Council Takes Office

07/10/2024

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) wishes to congratulate the Kahnawakehronon Ratitsenhaienhs on being elected in the 2024-2027 term of office. Congratulations to the new Ohenton Irate ne Ratitsenhaienhs Cody Diabo, the re-elected Ratitsenhaienhs, Ryan Montour, Tonya Perron, Arnold Boyer, Ross Montour, Iohahiio Delisle, Stephen McComber, and the five (5) new members, David A. Diabo, Jeffrey Diabo, Jeremiah Johnson, Paul Rice, and Melanie Morrison, who now round out the Council of twelve (12).

A tobacco burning ceremony was held on Monday morning and attended by Ratitsenhaienhs and staff alike, to welcome the newcomers and to start the term with a good and clear mind. The Ratits�nhaienhs orientation process is scheduled to take place over the next several weeks, to be attended by both new and returning members, which will be followed by the portfolio allocations.

The first official Council meeting was held on July 9, where the Kahnawakehronon Ratitsenhaienhs signed the Declaration of Office and committed to a review of the document within a 90-day period.

The MCK would like to thank the outgoing Ratitsenhaienhs, for their service to the community. Jessica Lazare and Harry Rice did not run, and Lindsay LeBorgne will be enjoying his retirement. Special thank you to former Oh�nton Iiente ne Ratitsenhaienhs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer. We wish them the best of luck in all their future endeavors. The MCK also commends Electoral Officer Angus L. Montour for his outstanding work during the 2024 Elections.