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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake has approved an emergency payment of more than $325,000 to cover the cost of tuition for students living with disabilities in the community ahead of the new school year. The decision was made in response to significant delays in the implementation of Jordan\u2019s Principle funding provided by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) over recent months. MCK Chief Jeffrey Diabo said the payment is intended to ensure that these students can still access the specialized educational services they need in the interim. \u201cWe are seeing the emotional toll this uncertainty is taking on our students,\u201d Diabo said. \u201cThe anxiety, the fear of losing their school environment, and the disruption to their routines are deeply affecting their mental health.\u201d In… <\/p>\n

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By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake has approved an emergency payment of more than $325,000 to cover the cost of tuition for students living with disabilities in the community ahead of the new school year. The decision was made in response to significant delays in the implementation of Jordan\u2019s Principle funding provided by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) over recent months. MCK Chief Jeffrey Diabo said the payment is intended to ensure that these students can still access the specialized educational services they need in the interim. \u201cWe are seeing the emotional toll this uncertainty is taking on our students,\u201d Diabo said. \u201cThe anxiety, the fear of losing their school environment, and the disruption to their routines are deeply affecting their mental health.\u201d In... <\/p>\n

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