- Residency Survey Results - April 2017When people apply from another reserve, will they be entitled to property?
Only those recognized on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry can own land.
If someone has a complaint about a person, what’s the process?
Not in place yet, but the process will be done by filling out a complaint form with the Office of the KKR. Coming in the Fall 2020
How would anyone know someone is not from the Community?
The Registrar will know who has a right to live here.
Can those who stayed after 1981 reside here now?
They can apply for residency and if they meet the criteria, yes. They would have to meet the criteria.
Will there be opportunities to change things in the Residency Law?
The Kahnawà:ke Residency Law will be entering into the CDMP process later this year.
What’s the difference between Membership and Residency?
They’re linked. Those recognized on the Kanienkehaka of Kahnawake Registry can live here automatically. Those who do not meet the criteria for recognition under the KKL can apply for Residency, however residency does not entitle a person to all services provided by the MCK.
How will Residency be enforced?
Kahnawake Justice, Community Review Board and likely a bailiff.
Are you worried about lawsuits?
We’ve been dealing with that forever.
Is this a racist law?
No. This law is meant to help with the preservation of Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke, not to be racist. Everytone will have the opportunity to apply, and have the possibility to reside on the territory provided they meet the criteria of the Law.
What will you do if someone evicted doesn’t leave?
We are hoping to never have to evict anyone. We are hoping those who do not have a right to live here would respect this Community’s wishes and leave on their own, peacefully.
What kind of permits are there?
There are three types of permits that will be available, a Residency permit, a work/education permit (valid for 1 year) and a Humanitarian permit (valid for up to 1 year). There is also an Approved Kahnawake Resident status which requires a onetime application that is valid permanently.
How do I make an application?
Through the Office of the KKR . Stay tuned for announcements this Fall 2020.
How will I know someone complained? Do we have a say?
There would be a 30 day public posting. The person who complained must be on the KKR and will not be.
Is Residency permanent?
Only the Approved Kahnawà:ke Resident status is permanent, the permits will have to be renewed at certain times.
What goes into this permit?
There will be responsibilities, such as not breaking the law, etc….
Will the Peacekeepers have to physically evict people?
Bailiff is most likely but the details aren’t finalized.
Is there going to be a charge for the Residency permits?
Not in the first year but likely in future years.
If a person is here and breaks up with someone, would they have to leave?
They would have to apply in the first place and abide by their permit.
Do children under 18 have to apply?
No. They would apply with their parent and wouldn’t have to until they turn 18.
