Mohawk Council Ratitsénhaienhs issue open letter regarding proposed cannabis retail permits

Press Release

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Ratitsénhaienhs is informing the community of an open letter concerning the proposed regulation of cannabis retail outlets within the Territory of Kahnawà:ke.

The letter addresses current developments, community concerns, and the broader context behind the cannabis issue. It also outlines the Ratitsénhaienhs’ ongoing commitment to the safety and security of the community, and the importance of strengthening transparency and accountability as this file progresses.

“As the July 25th end date of the retail moratorium approaches, we acknowledge that timely communication has been challenging,” said Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo. “We continue to hear from different representations of the community and wish to thank Kahnawa’kehró:non for their valuable input and patience, as we navigate through this important issue.”

Discussions continue to take place and the community will be informed as developments emerge. To read the open letter, please click here.

The Ratitsénhaienhs encourage all Kahnawa’kehró:non to remain engaged, informed, and to continue voicing their perspectives on matters that affect our community and its future.

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