Lands Unit Seeking Feedback on Land Use Plan

The Lands Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is launching a Land Use Planning Community Engagement Initiative, with the goal of collecting feedback for the development of a Land Use Plan.

The Land Use Plan will guide how land and resources are stewarded now and into the future, as well as identify areas of cultural and environmental significance that need protection. As part of the Plan’s development, the Lands Unit is running several engagement activities including a community-wide survey, an Open House, and two in-person focus groups.

The focus groups are scheduled to take place Wednesday, January 21st in the Lands Unit boardroom. There will be one session from 9AM to 12PM, and a second from 1PM to 4PM. The focus groups carry a maximum attendance of 10 people, so those who wish to take part should contact Lands Technician Assistant Summer Martin at summer.martin@mck.ca or at 450-638-8244.

After the focus groups, an Open House Kiosk will be held the following day- Thursday, January 22nd- from 9AM to 4PM in the lobby of the Kahnawà:ke Services Complex.

In its announcement, the Lands Unit says the planning process behind the future Land Use Plan will “balance community priorities related to housing, economic development, and long-term sustainability”. Community members are encouraged to participate in as many engagement opportunities as possible, as feedback will be key in shaping the future of land use in Kahnawà:ke.