By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Moving to take the reins of the narrative in the wake of a Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) Ethics Commission ruling that the grand chief has vacated his seat, the remaining MCK chiefs brought their case to the media this week. External governments that refuse to recognize the authority of the decision are spurning Kanesatake\u2019s right to self-governance, they argued at a press conference Wednesday at Oka Park. \u201cIt\u2019s important to get the message out there that that matter\u2019s been decided, and he is no longer on Council,\u201d said MCK chief Brant Etienne of Victor Bonspille, who was ousted from his position as grand chief in the March 26 decision. Bonspille has continued claiming the office, however, even appearing at… <\/p>\n
By Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The Eastern Door Moving to take the reins of the narrative in the wake of a Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) Ethics Commission ruling that the grand chief has vacated his seat, the remaining MCK chiefs brought their case to the media this week. External governments that refuse to recognize the authority of the decision are spurning Kanesatake\u2019s right to self-governance, they argued at a press conference Wednesday at Oka Park. \u201cIt\u2019s important to get the message out there that that matter\u2019s been decided, and he is no longer on Council,\u201d said MCK chief Brant Etienne of Victor Bonspille, who was ousted from his position as grand chief in the March 26 decision. Bonspille has continued claiming the office, however, even appearing at... <\/p>\n