By Lynda Powless Editor A political misstep that could have come close to a confrontation Tuesday ( Dec.,19,2023) was averted after the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Chiefs Council (HCCC) notified the Six Nations Police (SNP) they were outside their jurisdiction bringing the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to Six Nations without HCCC approval. SNP invited the MTO to conduct vehicle checks over two days on large trucks passing through Six Nations last week. But they did it without the approval of either the HCCC or Six Nations Elected Council (SNEC). The inspections quickly closed down Monday after the HCCC issued a notice warning SNP they were outside their jurisdiction. Turtle Island News received calls from community members of trucks being pulled over and inspected including opening the doors to look inside. Mohawk Chief

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