The Office of the Kahnawà:ke Kanien’kehá:ka Registry (OKKR) wishes to inform the community that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) officially approved a temporary fee waiver for the Application for Complaint for Eviction of an Individual in Violation of the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law. This waiver, passed by consensus at the duly convened Council meeting on Monday, April 14, 2025, sets the application fee at $0.00 for a period of one (1) calendar year—from April 14, 2025, to April 13, 2026.The temporary waiver will give community members the opportunity to become familiar with the process without any financial obstacles.
“This decision was made in recognition of the importance of ensuring full and fair access to the complaints process outlined in the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law and its corresponding Regulation Respecting Requests for Eviction Orders,” said Kyle Jacobs, OKKR Compliance Officer. “By eliminating the application fee for the first year, we hope to encourage individuals to come forward, learn the process, and engage with this important mechanism that supports the intent and enforcement of the Residency Law,”
Community members are reminded that the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law and the Regulation Respecting Requests for Eviction Orders provide the full legal framework for filing a complaint. To access these documents and learn more about your rights and responsibilities, please visit the following links:
- View the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law
- View the Regulation Respecting Requests for Eviction Orders
- View the FAQ on the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law
OKKR continues to support the community through education and engagement. Copies of the complaint form are available at upon request, and OKKR is always available to provide support and clarification.
For more information, please contact Kyle Jacobs, OKKR Compliance Officer, at: 450-638-0500. The complaints process officially launched on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
