Grand Chief to meet with new Quebec Minister of Native Affairs

02/18/2011

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke wishes to inform the community that Grand Chief Michael Ahrihron Delisle, Jr. is meeting today with Quebec�s newly-appointed Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Geoff Kelley.

�I feel that Kahnaw�:ke is in a better situation with Mr. Kelley in this position, �said Chief Delisle. �We have a long-standing relationship with him; this should allow us both to get right to the point in our dealings.�

No formal agenda has been set for this meeting, which will take place in Montreal.

Mr. Kelley was appointed Minister on 3 Enn�ska/February. He had previously served in the same capacity from 2005 to 2007.