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Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke

Financial data for Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke for fiscal year 2017-18. 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 2017-18

Visual breakdown of Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke's revenue sources and how funds were spent during fiscal year 2017-18.

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Financial Summary FY 2017-18

Surplus/Deficit
The difference between total revenue and total expenses. A surplus indicates revenue exceeded expenses.
$2.32M deficit
Balance for FY 2017-18
Total Revenue
All revenue collected during the fiscal year, including transfers, own-source revenue, and other funding.
$85.72M
Total revenue in FY 2017-18
Total Expenses
All expenses incurred during the fiscal year including program delivery, administration, and capital costs.
$88.03M
Total expenses in FY 2017-18

Statement of Financial Position

Assets, liabilities, and net financial position as of the end of fiscal year 2017-18.

Total Financial Assets
Cash, investments, accounts receivable, and other assets that can be converted to cash.
$138.47M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Tangible Capital Assets
Land, buildings, equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure owned by the First Nation.
$85.74M
As of fiscal year end 2017-18
Accumulated Surplus
The cumulative surplus accumulated over time from operations.
$187.93M
Total accumulated surplus

Land Claims

Historical and ongoing land claims involving Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke.

ClaimStatusLast UpdateTotal 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
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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
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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
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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 2017-18.

PositionNameMonthsRemunerationExpensesTotal
Grand ChiefNorton, Joseph P.12$104,694$30,000$134,694
Chief in CouncilDeer, Gina12$67,896$8,654$76,550
Chief in CouncilDeom-Zachary, Christine12$78,808$3,505$82,313
Chief in CouncilDiabo, Billy12$78,808$1,291$80,099
Chief in CouncilHorn, Carl12$78,808$310$79,118
Chief in CouncilJacobs, Arlene12$78,808$3,984$82,792
Chief in CouncilKirby, Rhonda12$78,808$7,257$86,065
Chief in CouncilLeborgne, Martin12$78,808$5,503$84,311
Chief in CouncilMcComber, Kenneth12$78,808$1,430$80,238
Chief in CouncilPatton, Robert12$78,808$7,413$86,221
Chief in CouncilPhillips, Clinton12$78,808$6,262$85,070
Chief in CouncilSky-Deer, Kahsennenhawe12$78,808$6,483$85,291
Total$960,670$82,092$1,042,762

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.