Virginie Ann A Mohawk warrior flag flies in front of the Kanesatake Mohawk band council office in Kanesatake, Que., on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz June 16, 2021 - 3:02 PM KANESATAKE - The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake says it's surprised but pleased that Quebec is finally open to discussing the possibility of re-establishing an Indigenous police force to patrol the community northwest of Montreal, its grand chief said Wednesday. Talk of re-establishing the force comes after a massive party in Kanesatake attracted several hundred people last weekend despite COVID-19 public health restrictions on gatherings. Grand Chief Serge Otsi Simon said on Wednesday that last weekend's event at a cannabis dispensary called The Green Room, is just the latest example of an incident that needed a police response. The priority is now to re-establish trust, stability and calm in the community, he added.