Ratitsénhaienhs Report: Iohahiio Delisle
Community meeting turnout, Inflationary Benefit Program
January 27, 2026
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.
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,
Ratsénhaienhs Ryan Montour shares important updates on Public Safety, Gaming, and Housing — from welcoming six new Peacekeepers and promoting ATV safety, to launching a
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
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
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 8:30am.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform the community that all its administrative offices will be closed for Rotiio’ténion Raonenhnísera, Labor Day on Monday, September 7th.
Service Schedule for Labor Day:
All essential services will remain in operation. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8th, at 8:30am.