Ratsénhaienhs Montour leave extended

Press Release

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s Office of the Council of Chiefs wishes to inform the community that Ratsénhaienhs Ross Montour’s leave has been extended, and he is now scheduled to return to the office on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

Ratsénhaienhs Montour was on Special Leave through July 11th, and will use wellness and vacation time from July 14th to July 22nd for the remainder of the leave.

The following temporary portfolio assignments are still in effect:

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

Ratsénhaienhs Montour’s leave began on Monday, June 2, 2025.

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Easter Holiday office closure

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th, 2026

All administrative offices of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will be closed.

 

Please note the following changes to Waste Management Department services during this period:

 

  • Friday, April 3rd – Administrative offices closed
  • Monday, April 6th – Waste Management services resume as usual; however, there will be no cardboard drop‑offs
  • Monday, April 6th – Transfer Depot will operate with reduced hours, from 8am to 2pm

 

Garbage pickup service will continue through the holiday without interruption.

 

All essential services will remain operational throughout the office closures. Regular administrative office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th, at 8:30am.