Meeting in Kahnawà:ke with Conservative MP

A recent meeting took place between Ohenton Í:rate ne Ratsisahiens Cody Diabo, Kahnawà:ke-Canada Relations portfolio lead, Ratsénhaienhs Ryan Montour and Member of Parliament Jamie Schmale of the Conservative Party. The meeting, yesterday, was with the Conservative Shadow Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations who serves opposite of the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, Gary Anandasangaree, of the Liberal Party. According to Diabo the purpose of theses types of meetings is to cultivate relationships with external Ministers and to ensure that Kahnawà:ke’s priorities and positions are heard.

Diabo continuing by stating: “It’s important that we engage with all parties and our goal is to ensure that our voices are not only heard but respected.”

The meeting was held at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke.