MCK delegation to travel to Ottawa for key priorities discussion

(Kahnawake – 28 Kentenhkó:wa/November 2025) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community about several important meetings taking place outside the Territory, which require the attendance of Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo, Ratsénhaienhs Ryan Montour, and Chief Political Advisor Lloyd Phillips.

The delegation will be traveling to Ottawa on Sunday, November 30th, to meet with members of the Iroquois Caucus (IC).

Topics included are:

⦁ Formalize an updated Protocol Agreement with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) (copy will be available for Community Viewing upon signing)

⦁ Establishing a Chair and Vice-Chair of the IC

⦁ Blackfoot Confederacy Meeting

Additional meetings in Ottawa include the Jay Treaty Border Alliance on Monday, December 1st, along with attending a steering committee meeting with Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty on Tuesday, December 2nd, as per the Kahnawà:ke-Canada Relations Memorandum of Understanding.

The Iroquois Caucus and AFN Special Chiefs Assembly are vital platforms for First Nations leaders to address pressing matters affecting our communities. The delegation is dedicated to ensuring that Kahnawà:ke’s voice is heard during these critical discussions.

The delegation will return to Kahnawà:ke at the conclusion of the deliberations.

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Media Inquiries:

Tehosterihens Deer

Public Relations
Specialist, Political

450-632-7500 ext. 63251 MCKMedia@mck.ca

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