Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke reassigns gaming commission portfolio during Rice leave

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke announced temporary portfolio reassignments on 19 October 2026 to maintain continuity during the medical leave of Ratsénhaienhs Paul Rice, according to a council public service announcement.

Ietsénhaienhs Tonya Perron takes the lead on regulatory boards and commissions and on administrative affairs. Ohén:ton Í:rate ne Ratitsénhaienhs Cody Diabo holds the Gaming Commission file and the finance and operation file. Ratsénhaienhs Ryan Montour leads economic development, with Ratsénhaienhs Jeffrey Diabo as co-lead.

The remaining files and duties tied to those portfolios are to be divided up among the Ratitsénhaienhs, the council stated, so that ongoing initiatives and community matters keep receiving oversight and support. The MCK expressed appreciation to the community for its understanding. The announcement did not specify how long the leave would last or mention any additional changes.