The MRC de Roussillon and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake have implemented a liaison committee to enhance mutual comprehension between the two communities. Uniting administrative representatives from the MRC and Kahnawake, the group will provide a forum for dialogue, the MRC says.
Translation Amanda Bennett
“It will also be the scene of collaboration for projects of common interest related to regional economic development, mobility or even regional heritage,” informed Anne-Louise Milot, Director of Communications for the MRC Roussillon.
It was after an initial meeting that Prefect and Mayor of Delson, Christian Ouellette, and Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer decided to create the committee.
“We are neighbours but we don’t know one another,” expressed Mr. Ouellette via press release. “We do, however, have something in common; a genuine desire to develop harmonious, mutually beneficial relations.”
A committee framework will be established and formalized by Mr. Ouellette and Ms. Sky-Deer at their next meeting which is slated a few weeks from now.
The MRC de Roussillon reminded that its 2020-2026 Strategic Plan included the desire to improve understanding and relations with the community of Kahnawake.
