Political Update: 21 May 2026
In this update, Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo provides updates on recent meetings and initiatives, including Jay Treaty Border Alliance discussions, gaming and economic
May 21, 2026
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In this update, Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo provides updates on recent meetings and initiatives, including Jay Treaty Border Alliance discussions, gaming and economic
Ratsénhaienhs Jeremiah Johnson updates on key changes to the 2024–2027 legislative agenda are outlined, including the addition of new laws related to the environment, peacekeepers,
In this political update, developments are shared following recent high-level meetings with the Minister of Indigenous Services on the Additions to Reserve process, as well
Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo shares recent developments in external government relations, including a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, and efforts to strengthen
Ratsénhaienhs Arnold Boyer shares important developments from his health and infrastructure portfolios. He announces the first annual local Kidney Walk taking place on Saturday, June
Ratsénhaienhs Ross Montour provides an overview of ongoing consultation work related to major infrastructure projects, including the proposed Alto high-speed rail. He highlights concerns around
Ratsénhaienhs Paul Rice presents the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke 2026–2027 budget, while the projected surplus is lower than last year’s $6.2M projection (17M actual), this
Ietsénhaienhs Tonya Perron provides updates on the Justice and Governance portfolios, a modular building for the new Community Justice Center, and a committee review of
Ratsénhaienhs Jeffrey Diabo provides an update on ongoing work with neighboring South Shore municipalities, discussing regional development and preparations for the future bridge project. Discussions
Ratsénhaienhs Steven Angus McComber shares highlights from a recent food sovereignty conference in Ottawa. He discusses the growing need for innovative solutions such as container
In a collaboration between the Sports & Recreation Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and the Kahnawà:ke Survival School, Professional Women’s Hockey League player
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 8:30am.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) would like to inform the community that all its administrative offices will be closed for Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, September 30th.
Regular household Recycling pickup service and Compost collection will continue as usual. Please have your bins curbside by 7am. The Transfer Depot will be closed.
As the Town Garage will be closed, all cardboard drop-offs will be postponed to Thursday, October 1st.
All essential services will remain in operation. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, October 1st, at 8:30am.
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