MOHAWKS OF THE BAY OF QUINTE

KENHTEKE KANYEN’KEHÁ:KA

Kenhteke nene kanyen’kehá:ka kanakerahserà:kon, nène rontathà:wi ne kanekarahsera. Tsi niyonkwarihò:tens tahnon niyakwawennò:ten nahò:ten yonkwateryèn:tare ne tsi nitsyonkwè:non. Yakwatstha nahò:ten ne yonkwateryèn:tare tahnon nahò:ten yonkwaterihwayèn:ni ne ayakwaten’nikòn:raren tahnon ayakhikwennyenste ne onkyonkwè:ta, onkyonhwentsya nahoténhshon yonkwà:yen tahnon ne sa’oyè:ra.

Tyendinaga, as part of the Mohawk Nation, is a healthy, sustainable Kanyen’kehá:ka community, built on and united by our language, culture, traditions, knowledge, and history. We exercise our rights and responsibilities for the protection of and respect for our people, our land, our resources, and the environment.

What’s Happening in the community

First Nation purchases of tax-exempt gas

Discontinuing the Ontario Gas Card Starting January 1, 2020, the Ontario Gas Card will be discontinued. Instead, First Nation individuals will use their federally issued Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card) to purchase tax-exempt gasoline on reserve. Bands,...

Election Results

ELECTION RESULTS: Chief: Hill, Balin (Spiderman) 33 Loft, Stacia 290 Maracle, R. Donald 650 Miracle, Karoniakeshon (Andrew C) 22 Councillor: Brant, Chase Ryan Samson "Ogwari" 378 Hill, Josh 714 Leween, Lynda 593 Maracle, Carl (Ted) 665 Maracle, Chris M. 573 Maracle,...

Community Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Wed 22

Kaianere’ko:wa Teachings with Aronhiaiens Herne

January 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm EST

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Thu 23

Water Therapy Fitness Class

January 23 @ 1:05 pm - 2:00 pm EST

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Mon 27

Let’s Talk Menopause

January 27 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST

Our Council

R. Donald Maracle

Chief

Josh Hill

Councillor

Carl (Ted) Maracle

Councillor

Kelly (brant) maracle

Councillor

Lynda Leween

Councillor

Council Minutes

Tyendinaga Mohawk Council Swearing In Ceremony

by Communications Officer | January 9, 2020 | Council News | 0 Comments

Tyendinaga Mohawk Council Swearing In Ceremony will be held on January 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mohawk Community Centre.

Election Results

by Communications Officer | December 8, 2019 | Council News, Home Feature | 0 Comments

ELECTION RESULTS: Chief: Hill, Balin (Spiderman) 33 Loft, Stacia 290 Maracle, R. Donald 650 Miracle, Karoniakeshon (Andrew C) 22 Councillor: Brant, Chase Ryan Samson "Ogwari" 378 Hill, Josh 714 Leween, Lynda 593 Maracle, Carl (Ted) 665 Maracle, Chris M. 573 Maracle,...

2019 All Candidates Night

by admin | November 21, 2019 | Council News | 0 Comments

The basic objective of the Candidates Night is for members of the electorate to hear what the candidates for Chief and Council have to say and to have an opportunity to question them about their platforms. The session will be moderated by Mr. Richard Powless, and...

STATEMENT FROM THE TYENDINAGA MOHAWK COUNCIL REGARDING THE CANNABIS PLEBISCITE VOTE

by admin | November 18, 2019 | Community, Consultation, Council News | 0 Comments

STATEMENT FROM THE TYENDINAGA MOHAWK COUNCIL REGARDING THE CANNABIS PLEBISCITE VOTE November 18, 2019 The Tyendinaga Mohawk Council (TMC) has reviewed the results of the Cannabis Control Board and the Cannabis Control Law Plebiscite Vote that took place on November...

Cannabis Control Open House Meetings & Plebescite (Vote)

by Communications Officer | October 16, 2019 | Council News | 0 Comments

The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) will be hosting a series of events in regards to the Tyendinaga Mohawk Cannabis Control Law. Click here for details regarding meeting dates, times.

Cannabis and Our Community

by admin | April 16, 2019 | Council News | 0 Comments

Cannabis and Our CommunityApril 16, 2019Shé:kon, as your all aware the subject of marijuana control has and will be a topic of discussion within the community for the foreseeable future. As this could generate a great deal of information, we have established this...

Program Updates

First Nation purchases of tax-exempt gas

Dec 12, 2019 | Community, Home Feature, Membership

Discontinuing the Ontario Gas Card Starting January 1, 2020, the Ontario Gas Card will be discontinued. Instead, First Nation individuals will use their federally issued Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card) to purchase tax-exempt gasoline on reserve. Bands,...

Skyway Bridge Closure December 14-16

Dec 9, 2019 | Community Infrastructure

The scheduled extended full closure of Highway 49, Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge, from Saturday December 7- 9, 2019 has been re-scheduled due to ongoing construction operations and the poor weather conditions. The closure will now take place from 6:00 am on Saturday...

Housing Needs Assessment: Technical Report

Nov 26, 2019 | Housing & BPM, Housing Program

The Housing Needs Assessment Survey is complete and the draft report is ready!!! We invite you to stop by the Community Centre for comment and feedback on the report!! With your continued help and support we will be able to implement a comprehensive housing plan for...

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Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen

In oral tradition, the Rotinonhsyón:ni “opens” gatherings of people with the Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen, commonly referred to as the “Opening Address” or the “Thanksgiving Address”. A more literal translation, in the words of Elder Tom Porter is “what we say before we do anything important”.

This ceremony acknowledges and recognizes the importance and relationship of all life forces in Creation. The purpose is to bring the minds of everyone at the gathering together as one.

There are many written versions, all reflecting the same purpose. In oral tradition, as the Speaker is speaking in the moment and from his heart, rarely will the exact wording be used each time it is conducted

Read The Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen