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All news & information that originates from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawá:ke, whether political or operational, is distributed through the Communications Unit.

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.

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Arnold Boyer

Ratitsénhaienhs Arnold Boyer shares progress on several important initiatives. He highlights his participation in Movember to raise awareness for men’s cancer, with funds going to

Political update November

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

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Ross Montour

Ratsénhaienhs Ross Montour shares concerns about Canada’s Bill C-5,  highlighting how these new laws threaten the constitutional duty to consult Indigenous communities. He details a

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Tonya Perron

Ietsénhaienhs Tonya Perron provides an update on the new Community Justice Center currently under construction, expected to be completed by early 2026. She also shares

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Jeffrey Diabo

Ratsénhaienhs Jeffrey Diabo provides updates on key projects including the National Claims Research workshop, a proposed Kahnawà:ke-hosted gathering in 2027, progress on the Mercier Bridge

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Stephen McComber

Ratsénhaienhs Stephen McComber shares updates on Heritage projects, centenarian celebrations, archaeological efforts, and a new metro station honoring Mary Two-Axe Earley—plus a seasonal reminder to

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: David Diabo

Ratsénhaienhs David Diabo delivers updates on key files including land, fire safety, and emergency response. He discusses the redesign of the second bridge in Tioweró:ton,

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Ryan Montour

Ratsénhaienhs Ryan Montour shares important updates on Public Safety, Gaming, and Housing — from welcoming six new Peacekeepers and promoting ATV safety, to launching a

Tobacco Law Update

Ratsénhaienhs Jeffery Diabo provides a detailed update on the next steps for the draft Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Law (The Law), developed by the Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Association.

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Melanie Morrison

Ietsénhaienhs Melanie Morrison shares a multi-portfolio update covering progress on the Multi-Purpose Building — now on schedule for a Spring 2026 grand opening — and

New social support programs

Executive Operations Officer Alan John Rice introduces three new community support programs funded by the Community Wellness Plan. These include: a funeral benefit offering up

Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Paul Rice

Ratsénhaienhs Paul Rice shares updates across three key portfolios: economic development, infrastructure, and administrative affairs. Highlights include progress on wind and solar energy projects, new

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.