Tyendinaga Mohawk Council
Chief R. Donald Maracle, message
Kanyen’kehà:ka kanakerahsera nène yà:yak nihonnonhwentsyà:ke Rotinonhsyòn:ni ne Raotinèn:ra. Yakwayà:tare ne yà:yak nihonnonhwentsyà:ke teyakwèn:rayen ne Rotinonhsyòn:ni ne Raotinèn:ra tahnon yakwayà:tare ne A.I.A.I. Onkwehòn:we.
Ensewanonhton yahasewe karonwarà:ke kahyatonhsera ahsateweyenhste tsi niyonkwarihò:ten ne onkwanakerahserà:ton, MBQ ratihyatonhkwa tontkà:was ne tsi niyoterihwatyè:ron tahnon ne Ratitsyenhayens ne Kenhteke Kanyen`kehà:ka.
The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ) are proud of our heritage, history and culture. MBQ is part of the Mohawk Nation within the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy.
We are one of the Six Nation communities politically associated with the Iroquois Caucus and a member First Nation of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI).
We welcome you to explore our website to learn more about our community and culture, the programs and services provided by the MBQ Administration and the political leadership of Tyendinaga Mohawk Council.
Overview

Tyendinaga Mohawk Council (TMC) are the representatives elected to serve the needs of community members in the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte (MBQ). TMC provides the political direction for MBQ, actively participating in lobbying efforts and relationships with the Federal and Provincial governments, as well as industry. TMC also oversees and makes decisions regarding MBQ Administration finances, programs and initiatives.
Each council serves a two-year term of office. The current term of office began in December 2019 and ends in December 2021 when an election will take place.
TMC holds bi-monthly council meetings, and bi-monthly local business meetings to address issues and concerns affecting MBQ Administration operations and the community.
R. Donald Maracle, Chief
613-396-3089 (H)
613-391-9249 (C)
– All Portfolios
– Media Relations – Council Spokesperson
– AIAI Chiefs Rep – COO Liaison
– External Government Relations –Lobby/Funding
– Fed/Pro Legislative Initiatives
– Chiefs Committee on Health
– Seniors Issues
– Major Capital Projects
Josh Hill, Councillor |
613-827-5667 (C)
EDUCATION, CULTURE & LANGUAGE
– Post Secondary Education
– Daycare
– Headstart
– Quinte Mohawk School – Operations
– Elementary k-8
– Secondary Education
– Busing
– Library
– Before & After School Program
– Ohahase
Stacia Loft
613-438-1488 (C)
COMMUNITY WELLBEING – HEALTH & SOCIAL
– Health Services
– Home Support
– Red Cedars
– Ontario Works
– Mohawk Family Services
– QHC Diabetes
– Income Support
– Home & Community Care
– Youth Services
– Fitness Centre
Stacia Loft (Ie’khahatakhe) is Kanyen’keha:ka from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. She received her Juris Doctor from Queen’s University in January 2020, and a Bachelor of Arts, Hons. from the University of Western Ontario in 2004. Stacia was recently appointed the Director of Indigenous Initiatives and EDII Programs at Queen’s Law. Stacia also serves as Deputy Grand Chief of the Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians (AIAI). She completed her Articles with Amnesty International and was called to the Bar in May 2021.
Stacia served on Tyendinaga Mohawk Council as an elected Band Councillor from 2015 to 2019. She began her career supporting Indigenous youth program development, delivery and management, and transitioned to managing justice programs at the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres. She is highly skilled in strategic and operational management and has held leadership roles on local, provincial and federal boards and advisory tables for the past 16 years.
An avid runner, Stacia has completed several 5km, 10km, half-marathons and marathons. In pursuit of health and well-being, Stacia enjoys cooking traditional and contemporary foods and spending as much time as she can with her family.
Carl (Ted) Maracle, Councillor |
613-966-0009 (H)
613-885-2458 (C)
INFRASTRUCTURE
– Roads
– Water & Sewer
– Sanitation
– Environment
– Mohawk Fire Department
– Emergency Preparedness
– Technical Services
– Utilities
– Special Projects – Tobacco Quotas

Chris Maracle
613-438-6854 (C)
HOUSING
– New Construction
– Renovations
– RRAP – CMHC
– HASI – CMHC
– Band Rentals
– Elders Lodge – Maintenance
– Band Property Maintenance
– Parks
– Recreation Complex – Future Planning/Maintenance
Notices
TMC Considering Increasing Number of Councillors
Tyendinaga Mohawk Council is considering changing the number of councillors from four (4) to six (6). the current make up of TMC is one (1) chief and four (4) councillors. In 2017 and 2019, surveys were undertaken on this increase as well. In order for the Mohawks of...
NOTICE: Community Meeting – Audit Presentation
NOTICE: Public Consultation Regarding Issuance of Long-Term Care Home
Additional Information
Elections 2021
MBQ Elections Results for 1 Chief and 4 Councillors are:
Chief:
Maracle, R. Donald – 908
Miracle, Karoniakeshon (Andrew C) – 69
Number of valid ballots cast for candidates for chief – 977
Number of rejected ballots for candidates for chief – 43
Councillor:
Brant, Kurtis ‘Chip’ – 484
Ferrante, Erin Leigh – 551
Hill, Josh – 599
Loft, Manson – 208
Loft, Stacia – 597
Maracle, Carl ‘Ted’ 629
Maracle, Chris – 587
Number of valid ballots cast for candidates for councillor – 1,006
Number of rejected ballots for candidates for councillor – 14
ELECTED CANDIDATES:
Chief – Maracle, R. Donald
Councillors:
Maracle, Carl (Ted)
Hill, Josh
Loft, Stacia
Maracle, Chris
Elections 2019
MBQ Elections Results for 1 Chief and 4 Councillors are:
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, Kelly (Brant) 649
ELECTED CANDIDATES:
Chief – Maracle, R. Donald
Councillors:
Hill, Josh
Maracle, Carl (Ted)
Maracle, Kelly (Brant)
Leween, Lynda
Council Minutes
Council minutes will be posted after they have been approved by TMC.
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