
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 2013 and ends in December 2015 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, ChiefPortfolio: All Portfolios, Media Relations – Council Spokesperson, AIAI Chiefs Rep, COO Liaison, External Government Relations – Lobby/Funding, Federal/Provincial Legislative Initiatives, Chiefs Committee on Health, Seniors Issues, BREC/Drainall, and Major Capital Projects
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Josh Hill, CouncillorPortfolio: EDUCATION, CULTURE & LANGUAGE
Post Secondary Education, Daycare, Headstart, Quinte Mohawk School – Operations, Elementary k-8, Secondary Education, Busing, Library, Before & After School Program, Ohahase Contact Information: 613.613.827.5667 or [email protected]
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Lynda Leween, CouncillorPortfolio: HOUSING
New Construction, Renovations, RRAP – CMHC, HASI – CMHC, Band Rentals, Elders Lodge – Maintenance, Band Property Maintenance, Parks, Recreation Complex – Future Planning/Maintenance
Contact Information: 613.438.6259 or [email protected] |
Carl (Ted) Maracle, CouncillorPortfolio: INFRASTRUCTURE
Roads, Water & Sewer, Sanitation, Environment, Mohawk Fire Department, Emergency Preparedness, Technical Services, Utilities, Special Projects – Tobacco Quotas
Contact information: 613.396.3424 or 613.885.2458 or [email protected]
I understand there are many outstanding issues and concerns in our community, such as the proposed water treatment plant, education funding, our aging infrastructure (Administration office, Fire hall, School, Roads, etc.), by-laws or the lack thereof. I will ensure that the community is aware of the status or progress of these issues through regular correspondence. I am determined to serve you, our community, in an open, respectful, honest, fair and consistent manner. |
Kelly Maracle, CouncillorPortfolio: HEALTH AND SOCIAL (Community Wellbeing)Health Services, Home Support, Red Cedars, Ontario Works, Mohawk Family Services, QHC Diabetes, Income Support, Home & Community Care, Youth Services, Fitness Centre Contact information: 613.827.0578 or [email protected]
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Additional Information
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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