By Marcus Bankuti Local Journalism Initiative Reporter After several months of absences, Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) grand chief Victor Bonspille has still not returned to regular Council sessions a majority of chiefs recognize as duly convened. Bonspille has long held that only meetings called by the grand chief are legitimate. Through the summer, MCK chiefs Amy Beauvais, John Canatonquin, Denise David, Brant Etienne, and Serge Otsi Simon have continued to meet to discuss and advance Council business, however, arguing only quorum is needed according to Indian Band Council Procedure Regulations. Typically, the MCK meets every week. The sessions are crucial to MCK business as this is the forum in which band council resolutions (BCR) are passed. “He’s refused to attend any meetings. We’ve sent out emails with the agendas, told…
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