Ratitsénhaienhs Report: David Diabo
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
February 23, 2026
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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
Ietsénhaienhs Melanie Morrison delivers an update following her return from medical leave, including the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center building construction timeline. She
Ratsénhaienhs Paul Rice delivers a midterm update on his 2024 campaign commitments—covering jurisdiction and rights, economic growth, housing, public safety, and quality of life for
Community meeting turnout, Inflationary Benefit Program
Ratsénhaienhs Jeremiah Johnson updates on membership and residency statistics from 2025, including KKR and residency permit decisions, as well as complaints filed under the Non-Entitlement
Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo delivers a critical update on Quebec’s Bill 1 and Bill 2, raising alarm about threats to First Nations rights, healthcare, and local
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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