Cody Diabo
Cody Diabo is the Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, a prominent Indigenous leader in Canada. He has been vocal about the rights of Indigenous peoples, particularly regarding consultation processes related to government legislation. Recently, he participated in discussions surrounding Bill C-5, advocating for a more meaningful approach to consultation and consent from Indigenous communities concerning development projects.
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Recent news mentions
Grand Chief Cody Diabo said cutting services from Indigenous Services Canada while maintaining transfer payments amounts to 'racialized austerity.'
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considers road tolls amid looming federal budget cuts
Canada· 2025-08-05
Cody Diabo, the grand chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, expressed frustration over the lack of consultation at the meeting.
First Nations leaders walk out of Mark Carney meeting on Building Canada Act | Canada
United Kingdom· 2025-07-19
Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief Cody Diabo said he thinks this engagement has been rushed.
Carney’s ‘last-minute’ meeting with First Nations chiefs on Bill C-5 draws skepticismCanada· 2025-07-16
Regional Chief Abram Benedict of the Chiefs of Ontario and Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief Cody Diabo say they both received invitations.
Ottawa sped through law to fast-track major projects, but implementation is going slowerCanada· 2025-07-10
Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Grand Chief Cody Diabo said he wants consultation to be meaningful, rather than a checked box.
Bill C-5 reveals fault lines between Ottawa and Indigenous peoples over consultation, consentCanada· 2025-06-24
