Mohawk Council Of Kanesatake

• Quebec provincial police conduct raid in Mohawk community of Kanesatake

  The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake says police are searching the band office and the health centre in connection with an investigation into the community's COVID-19 task force.

  Crime

  May 25, 2023
  
• Kanesatake grand chief welcomes Quebec’s openness in creating local police force

  The community has been without its own police force since 2004 and Quebec provincial police have patrolled the territory since 2005, but rarely venture within its boundaries.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2021
  
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• Coronavirus: Kahnawake and Kanesatake ramp up preventive measures

  On Sunday, the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake have asked that all stores close indefinitely following Kahanawake's announcement on Saturday.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2020
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• 14 black crosses with “threatening” messages placed around Kanesatake: Mohawk Council

  Names of elected Council Chiefs and the Grand Chief Simon are said to have been illustrated on the crosses.

  Investigations

  Feb 1, 2020
• Oka is calling for moratorium on land transfer and seeking RCMP presence in Kanesatake

  Oka is calling on the federal government to impose a moratorium on the proposed transfer of lands to the neighbouring community of Kanesatake

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2019
• Quebec developer offers disputed Oka land to Kanesatake Mohawks as ecological gift

  In the spirit of reconciliation, the developer says he plans to cede 60 hectares of forest known as The Pines to the local council.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2019