MOHAWK NATION COUNCIL OF CHIEFS

November 22, 2004

PRESS RELEASE

The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs have heard the People who have voiced that more time is needed for the People to make a reasoned decision concerning the negotiated Ahkwesahsne land claim settlement. Therefore, the MNCC will not be following the cut-off date of the tribal councils’ referendums.

Instead, the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs is prepared to take as much time as needed to allow the people to understand the pros and cons of the negotiated settlement and the possible court settlement of the Ahkwesahsne land claim.

On Saturday November 27^th the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs will hold a meeting at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse from 10:00 am to 12:00. At this meeting the Clans are expected to report back on how the meetings are going and what may be needed for the People to come to a reasoned decision.

For more information contact: Barbara Gray at the Mohawk Nation Office 358-3381.

Website updated: November 2004