Ga-ne-sa-ta-ke | Mohawks of Kanesatake First Nation

The Mohawks of Kanesatake are an Indigenous community situated near Oka, Quebec, with a complex history of land disputes and territorial sovereignty. They are part of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and have been instrumental in raising awareness about Indigenous land rights in Canada.

POPULATION
3,288
Rank #96 nationally
GEOGRAPHY
91.0 KM²
Rank #141 nationally
BAND COUNCIL TERM
03/31/2026
Term Expiration
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Community Profile

Overview

Last Updated 2026-03-30 19:56:08 UTC
Name
Mohawks of Kanesatake (ISC Code: 69)
Former Names
Oka Mohawks
Band Style
First Nation
Cultural Area
St. Lawrence Lowlands, Quebec
Indigenous Language
Kanien'kéha (Mohawk)
Number of Registered Members
3288
Phone Number
Fax Number
Address
681, Ste-Philomene Street, Kanesatake, QC
General Email
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Band Council

Governance Type
Not Applicable
Chief
JOHN CANATONQUIN
Term Expires
03/31/2026
Number of Council Members
5

JOHN CANATONQUIN

A/Chief

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BRANT ETIENNE

Interim Chief

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AMY BEAUVAIS

Interim Chief

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DENISE DAVID

Interim Chief

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SERGE SIMON

Interim Chief

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