Bill C 218 heads to Senate without change, despite Kahnawake objections theturtleislandnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from theturtleislandnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is repulsed that Canada's Senate Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee has indeed decided to ignore Kahnawà:ke's request for needed amendments – and a call to uphold a truly respectful process of reconciliation. They have instead made the decision to rush Bill C-218, without amendment, back into the full Senate, a move that threatens Kahnawà:ke's ability to control its economic future and self-determination.
The Quebec CAQ government of Francois Legault has turned to a former Liberal cabinet minister to negotiate with the Kanien keha:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake.
The CAQ crossed party lines to find its newest point person for negotiations with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake. Geoffrey Kelley, former Indigenous Affairs minister, will take over the role later this month.
The Kanien kehá:ka (Mohawk) communities of Kahnawake and Kanesatake will hold elections for the Mohawk Councils in July, and at least one of the two will see a new face at the head of the table.