Loni McComber has called Kahnawake home for her entire life. Raised within the community, she has devoted herself to not only working and contributing to the area but also raising her two children here. Loni is a pillar of support for her family, and community. She navigates the challenges of being a matriarch while caring for her aging mother and attends to the diverse needs of her children. Her child, being neurodiverse, requires additional care and understanding, which Loni has consistently provided with dedication and compassion.

Despite her ties to the land and her established life within Kahnawake, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake has issued Loni an eviction notice. This decision threatens to uproot her family and separate them from the community that has been an integral part of their identity and support system.

Moreover, there remains the issue of her registration with the Kahnawà:ke Kanien'kehá:ka Registry. Although both her parents are of Mohawk descent, Loni's registration has hit a roadblock due to her father’s absence on her birth certificate. This bureaucratic technicality should not invalidate her right to belong to her community.

It is crucial that the Mohawk Council reconsider their position, not just for the sake of Loni, but for the integrity and continuity of the familial and social fabric that defines Kahnawake. Loni’s eviction is not just a private matter but a community issue that stands to impact everyone.

We urge the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake to cease and desist the eviction process against Loni McComber immediately. Furthermore, we appeal for her rightful registration with the Kahnawà:ke Kanien'kehá:ka Registry in recognition of her undeniable Mohawk ancestry.

Join us in preserving the strength of our community by standing with Loni McComber. Sign this petition for justice, empathy, and recognition from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake.