MCK expresses extreme concern regarding Premier Legault�s reckless statement

02/26/2020

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) wishes to express its extreme concern about remarks made by Premier Fran�ois Legault today, regarding �AK-47�s in Kahnaw�:ke.�

The MCK and, indeed, all of Kahnaw�:ke, is concerned that the Premier is conducting himself and speaking in a reckless manner that will undoubtedly inflame a situation that has been peaceful from its very inception.

�The Premier needs to be far more careful in his actions,� said Iets�nhaienhs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer. �Once certain statements are made, they often can�t be taken back. Using terms like �armed� and �AK-47�s� is extremely inflammatory and, in fact, dangerous. It could be interpreted as an intent to incite a response.�

The MCK also wishes to dispel the Premier�s false statements that the Peacekeepers are working with the S�ret� du Qu�bec to dismantle the site at Adirondack Junction. �Simply and unequivocally put, this is false,� Iets�nhaienhs Sky-Deer concluded.

�We maintain that our people have been conducting themselves peacefully and with honor throughout this challenging time,� she concluded. �We all have a responsibility to keep things peaceful � and the Premier of Qu�bec is no exception.