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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The Communications Unit has at its disposal, a wide variety of publicity tools to disperse the information to the Residents of Kahnawá:ke, local & external media, as well as non-resident Community Members.
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
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
Ratsénhaiens David Diabo shares an update on the scheduled review of Tioweró:ton ownership procedures and focus group sessions to gather input and ensure policies reflect
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
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 8:30am.
Waste Management services are as follows:
All essential services will remain in operation.
Regular business hours will resume at 8:30am on Monday, July 6th.