UPDATE: The Lands and Estates department remains closed so there will be no land transfers, estate transfers or writing of last will and testaments until further notice.  Please be reminded that fillable wills can be found on website and can be sent to Amanda who will amend ensuring last will and testament is ready for final reading.  Once the document has been approved by the testator and estates manager it can be signed in front of two witnesses and then commissioned while respecting social distancing and sanitary measures.

SUMMER HOURS: Summer hours begin this Friday May 15 until Friday September 4th, 2020.

It is important to use the following phone numbers and emails to reach the lands, estates and membership office.  Please do not leave a message in the general message center (450) 479-8373. The lands office does not have access to the message center and can delay returning you calls.   Please use the following numbers and emails and it will be a pleasure to return your calls and answer your inquiries.

 

Amanda Simon

Certified Lands, Estates and Membership Manager

Direct Line to leave message:  450-479-7011

Cell Number:  514-220-2331

Email:  simon.amanda@kanesatake.ca

Paige O’Brien

Assistant

Direct Line to leave a message:  450-479-8364

Cell number:  514-756-2265

Email:  Obrien.paige@kanesatake.ca

The Emergency Response Unit (ERU) has recommended that all non-essential services, are on hold until the state of emergency has been lifted.  At this time, the Lands & Estates dept. are considered non-essential, unless at such time the ERU deems it essential under special circumstances.

 

Indigenous Services CanadaLands Department is also considered a non essential service and is closed until further notice.

Please note that land transfers, estate transfers, applications for administration, the writing of last wills and testaments, mandates, and contractual agreements have been put on hold.

For your information on land transfers, estates and Pine Hill Cemetery, please see the links below:

https://www.kanesatake.ca/wp/lands-estates/transfers/

https://www.kanesatake.ca/wp/lands-estates/estates/

https://www.kanesatake.ca/wp/lands-estates/pine-hill-cemetery/

 

Applications for Indian Status, Indian Status registrations are also on hold.

For information on Indian Status please visit the Indigenous Services Canada Website.

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1100100032374/1572457769548

 

Thank you for your attention to this message and please stay safe!

 

Amanda Simon

Certified Lands, Estates, and Membership Manager

Mohawk Council of Kanehsatake

Direct Line:  450-479-7011

Cellular:  514-220-2331