Meeting at Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke
In: Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo, Jeremiah Johnson, Iohahí:io Delisle, Paul Rice, Melanie Morrison, Ryan Montour, Jeffrey Diabo, David Diabo, Stephen McComber, Ross Montour, Tonya Perron, Arnold Boyer (all in attendance)
Also Present: Jaime-Lynn Deere (Council Meeting Administrator), Abbey Diabo (Director of the Office of the Council of Chiefs {OCC}), Lloyd Phillips (Chief Political Advisor), Gene Diabo (Public Relations Unit), Tehosterihens Deer (Public Relations Specialist, Political), Dawn Marquis-Deere (Executive Administrative Officer/Interim Executive Director), Tonia Jacobs (OCC Strategist), and for Housekeeping only: Tyanna Kirby (Executive Assistant to Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs), Sarah Delisle, and Taiawentetie Hemlock (Executive Assistants to the Kahnawa’kehró:non Ratitsénhaienhs)
Housekeeping
- Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen by Cody Diabo
- Cheque Signers: Two Ratitsénhaienhs identified
- Public Relations Items: MCK Friday and Ratitsénhaienhs Report – Ryan Montour
- Dreams Take Flight – Invitation and Donation Request – Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo, David Diabo & Jeffrey Diabo to participate in various activities – Approved
- Ratitsénhaienhs’ attendance at the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) meeting in Montreal in November 2025 – Deferred
- Aboriginal Financial Officers Association Conference, February 10-12, 2026, in Montreal – Paul Rice to attend – Approved
- Council Review: Resolution 2025-09-159 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – Acknowledgement letter is forthcoming from the Ratitsénhaienhs
- Jeremiah Johnson: Thursday: Kahnawà:ke Residency Law monthly meeting
- Iohahí:io Delisle: Wednesday: Church Committee meeting; Friday: Kahnawà:ke Labor Code Technical Drafting Committee introduction meeting
- Paul Rice: Wednesday: Multi-Purpose Building Technical Committee meeting; Thursday: Gaming Working Group meeting; Friday: Multi-Purpose Building (MPB) Capital Campaign, and Bi-Weekly Grand Chiefs Office meetings
- Melanie Morrison: Wednesday: MPB Technical and Financial Committee meeting; Thursday and Friday: Out (Flex)
- Ryan Montour: Wednesday: Out (Wellness); Thursday: Gaming Working Group meeting, and Ratitsénhaienhs Report filming; Friday: Housing Reconciliation meetings
- Jeffrey Diabo: Wednesday: Tobacco (Internal) meeting; Thursday: Gaming Working Group meeting; Friday: Library meeting
- David Diabo: Wednesday: Kahnawà:ke Labor Code Technical Drafting Committee introduction meeting; Thursday and Friday: Management Skills for New Supervisors and Managers/ Safety and Security training
- Stephen McComber: Wednesday: Introductory to Food Security and Sovereignty meeting; Thursday: Health Portfolio team meeting
- Ross Montour: Wednesday: Montreal Port Authority/MCK Consultation Committee; Thursday and Friday: Out (Vacation)
- Tonya Perron: Wednesday: Effective Communication in the Workplace training; Thursday: Kahnawà:ke Legislative Commission (KLC) monthly meeting; Friday: Governance Advisory Team meeting (GAT)
- Arnold Boyer: Thursday: Health Portfolio team meeting; Friday: Out (Flex)
- Cody Diabo: Wednesday: Review of Strategic discussions; Thursday: Gaming Working Group meeting; Friday: Saint-Rémi Environmental Review meeting
Agenda items
Presentation: Council Package Training
Council Meeting AdministratorJaime-Lynn Deere provided a presentation on how to complete a Council Meeting Package.
Mohawk Council Executive Directive (MCED): Request for Capacity Building Funding for Child and Family Services
Presence of Derek Montour (Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) Executive Director), Alana Kane (KSCS Strategic Planning Chair), Portfolio Leads: Arnold Boyer and Ryan Montour. Request for delegation of authority for KSCS to enter into an agreement with Indigenous Services Canada regarding Capacity Building Funds – Approved by Consensus
MCED: Regional Health Survey Data Release
Presence of: Derek Montour (KSCS Executive Director), Dr. Colleen Fuller (unable to attend). Portfolio Lead: Arnold Boyer. Request to approve releasing the First Nations Regional Health Survey (FNRHS) information to the community – Approved by Consensus
MCED: Re-appointment of Peacekeeper Service Board members
Presence of: Lloyd Phillips (Chief Political Advisor – former Commissioner of Public Security), Portfolio Lead: Ryan Montour. Re-appointment of Peacekeeper Service Board (PSB) members Leanda Johnson, Elizabeth Montour, and Alexandra Sandra Jacco. Approved by Consensus Note: Abstention of Jeremiah Johnson for Leanda Johnson due to a conflict of interest
Legal Updates – Confidential
This item was privileged client-attorney.
Executive Office Updates
Presence of: Dawn Marquis-Deere (Interim-Executive Director). Dawn Marquis-Deere provided updates on Organizational Development Unit senior leadership, Global Calendar launch, Human Resource matters, Finance and Accounting matters, Client-Based Services Social Programs, and Housing
Ratitsénhaienhs Updates
Cody Diabo updated on John Abbott College reconciliation, Tobacco file, Jay Treaty Border Alliance meeting, and community member visit
Jeremiah Johnson updated on community member concerns on dumping and ATVs on the recreation path
Ross Montour updated on an archaeology conference he attended
Iohahí:io Delisle updated on Municipalités regionales de comté (MRC) issues on regional development and economic development, Artifacts Repatriation ‘Still Ours’ campaign, and Regulatory carpet accreditation compliance
Melanie Morrison updated on Heritage Project, Naming and Logo for MPB, and K1037 FM Radiothon for the MPB Capital Campaign
Stephen McComber updated on Verdun Orange Shirt Day, Palliative Care Center visit, and radio appearance
Arnold Boyer updated on a Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) meeting
Tonya Perron updated on Justice Services Judges forms, Governance Advisory Team meeting, Kahnawà:ke Peacekeeper public swearing-in, and KLS working group
David Diabo updated on Search & Rescue conference attendance
Ryan Montour updated on meeting with former British Columbia Members of Parliament, and Housing file
Adjournment
Meeting closed by Cody Diabo at 4pm
