Ratsénhaienhs Montour on Bereavement and Special Leave

Press Release

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s Office of the Council of Chiefs wishes to inform the community that Ratsénhaienhs Ross Montour, who is currently on Bereavement Leave until June 1, 2025, has been granted Special Leave effective Monday, June 2, 2025, through Friday, June 27, 2025.

The following temporary portfolio assignments are in effect as of Monday, May 26, 2025:

  • Environment (Lead): Ratsénhaienhs Stephen McComber
  • Indigenous Rights & Research (Lead): Ratsénhaienhs David Diabo

We offer support to Ratsénhaienhs Montour and his family as they navigate this time of mourning and healing.

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Easter Holiday office closure

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th, 2026

All administrative offices of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will be closed.

 

Please note the following changes to Waste Management Department services during this period:

 

  • Friday, April 3rd – Administrative offices closed
  • Monday, April 6th – Waste Management services resume as usual; however, there will be no cardboard drop‑offs
  • Monday, April 6th – Transfer Depot will operate with reduced hours, from 8am to 2pm

 

Garbage pickup service will continue through the holiday without interruption.

 

All essential services will remain operational throughout the office closures. Regular administrative office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th, at 8:30am.