By Marc Lalonde Local Journalism Initiative Reporter A packed house turned out to the Knights of Columbus Hall to hear those vying for a spot on the next Mohawk Council of Kahnawake and they were not let down, getting a little bit of everything. The crowd of about 250 people heard from the three candidates for MCK Grand Chief, as well as the 18 people vying for seats around the council table. Hot topics included housing, gaming, land claims and public safety. The three Grand Chief candidates – incumbent Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Cody Diabo and Gina Deer – all tackled housing, gaming and public infrastructure in their speeches. Sky-Deer said since her election as the first LGBTQ Grand Chief in the community’s history, she had helped guide the community down a…
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