Mandate & Membership
Mandate
Onkwata’karitáhtshera is mandated through a Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) Resolution (MCR #45/1999/2000) to provide a single unified approach to community health (2004 Constitution). They provide direction and a leading role in the development of this Community Wellness Plan, and future plans.
Membership
Onkwata’karitáhtshera membership is comprised of leaders and staff of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC), Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services (KSCS), Kahnawà:ke Fire Brigade and Ambulance Services (KFB), and Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK).
The members of Onkwata’karitáhtshera meet monthly to discuss global health issues. Our mission is to plan, maintain and improve health and social services for all Kahnawa’kehró:non.
The Onkwata’karitahtshera Executive Committee
The Executive Committee acts in a supervisory capacity in the development of the CHP, ensures its implementation, responsible for the strategic direction of Onkwata'karitáhtshera and ensures the effective functioning of the team.
Cheryl Zacharie
Director of Family Preservation (Clinical) Services – Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services
Derek Montour
Chairperson
David Scott
Fire Chief –
Kahnawake Fire Brigade
Support Staff
Karonhiaroroks Picard
Isaiah Cree
Health Programs Liaison for Jordan’s Principle and
Non-insured Health Benefits
Valerie Diabo
Vice-Chairperson
Arnold Boyer
Council Chief – Mohawk Council of Kahnawake
Robin Guyer
Secretary
Iohahiio Delisle
Council Chief – Mohawk Council of Kahnawake
The Onkwata’karitáhtshera Secretariat supports the team and subcommittees in this collaborative work, guided by the Community Health Plan.
The current Secretariat Team includes the following support staff:
Manager of Onkwata'karitáhtshera Secretariat
Vivienne Walz
Community Health Plan Liaison
Ravyn Regis
External Projects Coordinator
Kirsten Sheridan
Health Programs Liaison for Jordan’s Principle and
Non-insured Health Benefits
Lois Montour
Sydney Ross
Administrative Assistant
Davis Montour
Director of Family Services Operations - Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services
External Projects Coordinator
Noelle Howse
Administrative Assistant
