Update on the process for the proposed Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Law

Press Release

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK), in collaboration with the Tobacco Working Group, wishes to update the community on the status of the proposed Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Law.

The first draft of the proposed Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Law was developed and approved by the community through the Community Decision Making and Review Process. Following, a Legal review on the proposed law revealed that eleven (11) points were changed and now require further discussion with the community. 

In the coming weeks, community engagement opportunities will be offered to provide information on the eleven points and to collect any additional questions, comments, and feedback. This will be followed by an appearance on K1037 to report on the results of the kiosks, including any feedback.

Please note the following engagement events:

  • Tuesday, July 29 – K1037 Tetewathá:ren update
  • Thursday, August 14 –  Kiosk (1 to 4pm) Kahnawà:ke Services Complex lobby
  • Wednesday, August 20 – Kiosk (1 to 4pm) Kahnawà:ke Services Complex lobby
  • Tuesday, August 26 – K1037 Tetewathá:ren 12 – 12:30pm

Additional information can be requested by contacting Ratsénhaienhs Jeffrey Diabo or Ratsénhaienhs Ryan Montour at 450-632-7500.

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office closure

Monday, June 22nd, 2026

  • No Cardboard drop-offs
  • Transfer Depot will be closed
  • Recycling, compost, and cardboard pickup service will continue as usual

Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 8:30am.

Orange Shirt Day office closure

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) would like to inform the community that all its administrative offices will be closed for Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday, September 30th.

Regular household Recycling pickup service and Compost collection will continue as usual. Please have your bins curbside by 7am. The Transfer Depot will be closed.

As the Town Garage will be closed, all cardboard drop-offs will be postponed to Thursday, October 1st.

All essential services will remain in operation. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday, October 1st, at 8:30am.

Every Child Matters.