Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke
Financial data for Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke for fiscal year 2016-17. Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke is a First Nation in Quebec with a registered population of 11,802 and an on-reserve population of 8,155. Information is extracted from publicly available annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act.
Revenue and Expenses FY 2016-17
Visual breakdown of Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2016-17.
Financial Summary FY 2016-17
Statement of Financial Position
Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2016-17.
Land Claims
Historical and ongoing land claims involving Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke.
| Claim | Status | Last Update | Total Payments |
|---|---|---|---|
Sault St. Louis FN alleges the Sault St. Louis seigneurie was originally granted to the Mohawks of Kahnawake by Crown grant in 1680. FN further alleges sections of the tract were unlawfully alienated, without surrender. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Oct 2008 | - |
C.P.R. Railway The FN alleges that Canada breached its obligation as regards to the invalid acquisition and subsequent mismanagement of expropriated lands in 1888 for CPR railway purposes, and further owing to a lack of consultation, improper land valuations, and a number of illegal transactions between the railway company and locatees on the reserve. The FN also alleges that the expropriation lands, no longer used for CPR railway purposes, also reveal a breach to minimally impair. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
C.S.X. Railway The FN alleges that Canada breached its obligation as regards to the invalid acquisition and subsequent mismanagement of expropriated lands in 1895 for CSX railway purposes, and further owing to a lack of consultation, improper land valuations, and a number of illegal transactions between the railway company and locatees on the reserve. The FN also alleges that the expropriation lands, no longer used for CSX railway purposes, also reveal a breach to minimally impair. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Line 1 Alleges breach of lawful obligations in relation to the construction of Hydro Transmission Lines. Leasing of Kahnawake Land for a 315KV Power Transmission Line (Line 1) | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Line 2 Alleges breach of lawful obligations in relation to the construction of Hydro transmission lines. Expropriation of Kahnawake Territory by the Cedars Rapids Manufacturing & Power Co. and their Successors, the Quebec Hydro-Electric Commission for transmission Lines (Line 2). | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Line 3 Alleged breach of lawful obligations in relation to the construction of Hydro transmission lines. Expropriation of Kahnawake Territory for a 110 kv Transmission Line by Montreal Light, Heat & Power Consolidated (succeeded by Quebec Hydro-Electric Commission) - Line 3. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Line 4 Alleges breach of lawful obligations in relation to the construction of Hydro transmission Lines. Expropriation of Kahnawake Territory for a Hydro transmission Line by the Canadian Light & Power Company (Line 4) | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Mercier Bridge and its Approaches The FN alleges that Canada breached its obligation by failing to consult it when the expropriation proposition came up and by neglecting to accommodate it. The Crown allegedly failed to compesate the FN for land taken. The expropriation also reveal a breach to minimally impair in the context of the taking of lands on a reserve. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
St. Lawrence Seaway Authority Expropriation The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake raise a number of issues alleging that Canada breached its fiduciary and legal obligations to the FN with respect to events surrounding the expropriation of over 1300 acres of Reserve land in 1955-1956 for the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway Canal. | Other | File Closed May 2009 | - |
Mercier Bridge Alleges an unauthorized taking of reserve land prior to the expropriation for the Honoré-Mercier Bridge and road construction without adequate compensation. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Mar 2024 | - |
Canadian Pacific Railway Alleges a breach of statutory and fiduciary obligations during the construction and operation of the CPR Line across the Kahnawá:ke No. 14 Reserve. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Dec 2024 | - |
CSX Transportation Line Alleges breaches regarding land taken for the construction and operation of the CSX railway line as well as compensation. | Invited to Negotiate | Active Apr 2021 | - |
Hydro Line 3 Alleges a breach of lawful obligation in relation to the easement for a hydro transmission line (Hydro Line 3) by the MLH&PC (succeeded by Hydro-Québec) in 1943 as well as the subsequent extensions of the easement. | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response May 2023 | - |
Hydro Line 4 Alleges breach of lawful obligations in relation to the construction and operation of Hydro transmission lines located on Kahnawake Indian Reserve No. 14 by the Canadian Light and Power Company (Line 4). | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Nov 2022 | - |
Hydro Line 2 Alleges breach of lawful obligations in relation to the construction of Hydro transmission lines. Expropriation of Kahnawà:ke Territory by the Cedar Rapids Manufacturing & Power Co. and their Successors, the Quebec Hydro-Electric Commission for transmission Lines (Line 2). | Invited to Negotiate | Awaiting Response Sep 2025 | - |
Hydro Line 1 Alleges breaches of legal obligation for the construction and operation of Hydro Line 1 operated by Hydro-Quebec on surplus lands expropriated by the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority. | Under Assessment | Legal Opinion Signed Dec 2025 | - |
| Total | $0 | ||
Remuneration and Expenses
Salaries, honoraria, travel, and other expenses paid to elected officials and senior employees during fiscal year 2016-17.
| Position | Name | Months | Remuneration | Expenses | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Chief | Norton, Joseph P. | 12 | $107,686 | $23,631 | $131,317 |
| Chief in Council | Deer, Gina | 12 | $82,288 | $14,110 | $96,398 |
| Chief in Council | Deom-Zachary, Christine | 12 | $82,288 | $5,798 | $88,086 |
| Chief in Council | Diabo, Billy | 12 | $81,582 | $746 | $82,328 |
| Chief in Council | Horn, Carl | 12 | $82,288 | $1,090 | $83,378 |
| Chief in Council | Jacobs, Arlene | 12 | $81,651 | $1,317 | $82,968 |
| Chief in Council | Kirby, Rhonda | 12 | $82,288 | $1,639 | $83,927 |
| Chief in Council | Leborgne, Martin | 12 | $82,288 | $3,663 | $85,951 |
| Chief in Council | McComber, Kenneth | 12 | $82,288 | $557 | $82,845 |
| Chief in Council | Patton, Robert | 12 | $82,288 | $7,178 | $89,466 |
| Chief in Council | Phillips, Clinton | 12 | $82,272 | $9,338 | $91,610 |
| Chief in Council | Sky-Deer, Kahsennenhawe | 12 | $82,288 | $7,169 | $89,457 |
| Total | $1,011,495 | $76,236 | $1,087,731 |
This schedule is unaudited. Prepared by: MNP SENCRL srl / LLP
Sources
Financial data is sourced from annual reports published under the First Nations Financial Transparency Act (FNFTA). Data is extracted using automated processes and may contain errors. If you notice any issues, please contact us.