Political Update April
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
April 17, 2026
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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
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
MCK Political Public Relations Specialist Tehosterihens Deer recaps the February 25th community meeting. Agenda items included land allotments, the possible relocation of the Kateri Tekakwitha
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
Ratsénhaienhs Ryan Montour highlights the upcoming posting for the Commissioner of Public Safety position and celebrates the successful launch of the Highway Patrol Division, as
Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo provides an overview of several high-level meetings with provincial and federal officials, addressing major legislative developments that could impact
Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo and Ratsénhaienhs Iohahí:io Delisle provide an urgent update regarding the recent spills near Kahnawà:ke. With new confirmation of a
Tehosterihens Deer along side Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienh Cody Diabo and Environment Protection Director Patrick Ragaz address environmental concerns around alleged contamination by a nearby
Tehosterihens Deer and Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo discuss major updates from Ottawa, including the revitalization of traditional trade through the Iroquois Caucus, developments
Ratsénhaienhs Jeremiah Johnson provides updates on legislative reform and Governance. He shares insights from his recent presentation at the Senate Standing Committee regarding Bill S-2
Tehosterihens Deer discusses with Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo for an update on several key community files including addressing community concerns around traffic, emergency
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 Tsi Na’teiontenonhwerá:tons Awenhnísera on Monday, October 12th.
The Waste Management Department will be closed for cardboard drop-offs. Regular household recycling, compost, and special collections pickup will occur as usual. The Transfer Depot will be closed for the holiday.
All essential services will remain in operation.
Regular office business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13th, at 8:30am.