Grand Chief participating in Iroquois Caucus meeting with Canada Border Services Agency

09/29/2016

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to advise the community that Grand Chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton will be attending a meeting with several representatives of the Canada Border Services Agency tomorrow (Friday).

The meeting is being organized by the Iroquois Caucus. Grand Chiefs Abram Benedict (Akwesasne), Gord Peter (Oneida of the Thames), Ava Hill (Six Nations) and Donald Maracle (Tyendinaga) have also confirmed their attendance, along with several other elected chiefs.

The agenda is expected to include:
•    The rights of First Nations citizens crossing into Canada
•    American Indians crossing into Canada
•    Taxes & duties
•    Cultural sensitivity & historical training for border guards
•    Employment opportunities
•    Contract persons for border incidents
•    Other issues.

The meeting will take place at Six Nations from 10am to 3pm.