Ratsénhaienhs Montour on Bereavement and Special Leave

Press Release

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s Office of the Council of Chiefs wishes to inform the community that Ratsénhaienhs Ross Montour, who is currently on Bereavement Leave until June 1, 2025, has been granted Special Leave effective Monday, June 2, 2025, through Friday, June 27, 2025.

The following temporary portfolio assignments are in effect as of Monday, May 26, 2025:

  • Environment (Lead): Ratsénhaienhs Stephen McComber
  • Indigenous Rights & Research (Lead): Ratsénhaienhs David Diabo

We offer support to Ratsénhaienhs Montour and his family as they navigate this time of mourning and healing.

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Monday, June 22nd, 2026

  • No Cardboard drop-offs
  • Transfer Depot will be closed
  • Recycling, compost, and cardboard pickup service will continue as usual

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 8:30am.

office closure

Friday, July 3rd, 2026

Waste Management services are as follows:

  • There will be NO Recycling and Compost collection
  • No cardboard drop offs
  • The Transfer Depot will be closed – regular Transfer Depot hours resume on Saturday, July 4th
  • Household Garbage collection will continue as usual

 

All essential services will remain in operation.

Regular business hours will resume at 8:30am on Monday, July 6th.