Office of the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry
The Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry Office administers registration procedures and applies the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law by helping clients with recognition and registration while maintaining confidentiality.
450-638-0500
About Us
The Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry has been around since the early 1970s, with one employee managing the Indian Act process. The process evolved over time with the implementation of the Mohawk Law in 1984, which introduced blood quantum as the main criteria for addition to the KKR. The Registry was automated, and new employees were hired to manage the increased workload.
In 2004, the Mohawk Registry was renamed the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnawà:ke Registry, and the Registrar position and Council of Elders Committee were created. Amendments to the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law in 2018 led to the development of the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law, which was implemented in June of 2021.
As of February 28, 2023, the total registered population on the federal list is 11,570 with 6,646 (58%) recognized on Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry and 4,927 (42%) not recognized.
Our Services
New Birth Registrations and Entitlements
Commissioner of Oaths
Indian Registration Agent (IRA) Guarantor and Document Authentication
MCK Elections and Community Poll verifications
QC Civil Code – Amendments to Birth Certificates and late registrations
Verifications for other MCK Departments/Organizations
Family Lineage Charts
Statistical support
Quebec Medicare for expired cards
Membership Letters
- Identification
- Passport disclaimer
- Residency
- Tax exemption
- Border Crossing
- Social Security
OKKR Public Notice of Application
The posting will be public for thirty (30) calendar days, beginning Monday, January 27, 2025. Objections can only be made in writing by a Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke until Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
For an application for objections, please call the Client Based Services unit at 450-638-0500 and speak with Michael Delisle Jr., Registrar.
| Applicant | Marital Status | # of Minors or Dependents Residing with Applicant | Parents and/or Affiliation | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Curotte Ryder | 0 | Parents are Elizabeth Curotte Ryder and the late George Ryder | Kahnawà:ke Residency Permit | |
Additions to the Approved Kahnawà:ke Residents as per Kahnawà:ke Residency Law
Approved Kahnawà:ke Residents - 2024
| Name | Date Added |
|---|---|
| Journey Jacobs | July |
| Kayla Deer | July |
| Devan Peterson | October |
Residency Permits
| Name | Date Added | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Lindquist | November 2022 | November 2, 2025 |
Additions to the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry as per Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law
January 2024 - December 2024
Adults (12), Children (21)
| Name | Date Added |
|---|---|
| Gahendeshon Montour Jacobs | January |
| Helen Skye | January |
| Aliyah Jade Deer-Genois | September |
| Shayna Fitzgerald Cupples | March |
| Watio Diabo | July |
| Laura Jacobs | November |
| Allison Margaret Patton | November |
| Carlee Loft | November |
| James Woods | November |
| Cynthia Jacobs | November |
| Alexandrea Fountotos | November |
| Scott Mayo | November |
| Angus McGregor | December |
| Donna Snow | December |
January 2023 - December 2023
Adults (19), Children (64)
| Name | Date Added |
|---|---|
| Bonnie Shirley Mary Kahentineson Jacobs | January |
| Jossie Teiorakwathe Isaac | January |
| Jeffrey Clayton Diabo | |
| Darren Michael Soniatarowane Marquis | |
| Santana Kahnieta:hawe Cross | |
| Joanne Kaienha Phillips | |
| Nadine Robbins | |
| Eric John Lahache Wellman | |
| Joanna Priscilla Cross | |
| Suzanne Delores Travolina | |
| Lea Otiahori Borrello | |
| Damon Delormier |
The Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law was passed on July 3rd of 2018, after going through the Community Decision Making Process for a lengthy period. After a period of regulation development, we’re happy to announce that applications for recognition as a Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke are now available at the OKKR located at the Services Complex. Alternatively, an application can be sent by mail if requested. When picking up an application, a staff member of the OKKR will be available to give the necessary information to an applicant to ensure that they will return a complete application to the OKKR. Decisions on applications for recognition will begin in late summer of 2019. Should there be any questions about The Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law or the application process, questions can be directed to the OKKR either in person, in the office, or by telephone at
450-638-0500
The Kahnawà:ke Residency Law was passed on June 17th of 2019. The Kahnawà:ke Residency Law (KRL) was separated from the amended Kahnawà:ke Membership Law (KML) to focus on who may reside on the territory of Kahnawà:ke. Several categorizations under the KML grant an individual the ability to reside on the territory. A person recognized on the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’keha:ka Registry holds the right to reside, as well as a person who has the status of an approved Kahnawà:ke Resident or one of the three possible permits, which include a Residency, Humanitarian, or Work/Education permits. Although passed, the KRL is not yet implemented and is currently undergoing regulations and procedural development. The aim is to have the KRL fully functional before 2020.
FAQ
Community members who participated in the Community Decision Making Process (CDMP) to amend the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law (KKL) requested that residency should be a separate law where individuals not on the KKR, can apply to be authorized as an Approved Kahnawà:ke Resident or apply for a Permit.
Call the Office of the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Registry (OKKR) at 450-638-0500 to determine whether you are on the KKR.
An application can be made for one of the following;
- Recognition on the KKR
- An Approved Kahnawà:ke Resident
- A Residency Permit
- A Work/Education Permit
- A Humanitarian Permit
This information must be declared in the application and documentation must be submitted.
Yes, all applications have a $30 fee. In addition, applications for Approved Kahnawà:ke Resident and for any Permit types require a Criminal Background Check at an additional cost.
You must apply to the KRL as an Approved Kahnawà:ke Resident or for one of the Permit categories.
At that time, you will not have permission to reside on the Territory.
All applications are available for pickup at the OKKR office located at the Kahnawà:ke Services Complex.
Please call 450-638-0500 to make an appointment to pick up the application of your choice.
Check out kahnawakemakingdecisions.com/residency or call the OKKR at 450-638-0500.
Connect with our team
Registrar of the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law and the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law
Verifies applications for recognition as a Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke and maintains the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry. Also verifies and authorizes Approved Kahnawà:ke Residents, decides on applications for permits, and assigns a Compliance Officer to a file when necessary. Cooperates with the Community Review Board of the Kahnawà:ke Justice appeal bodies as required and administer any necessary procedures, processes or policies as per section 10 (a,b,c) in the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law.
Compliance Officer of the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law and the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law
Works with clients and other providers to develop and execute Social Assistance Client Program plans. Assess clients, creates action plans, and regularly evaluates and adjusts those plans as needed.
