Kahnawake is looking at deciding once and for all who can live on the reserve.
In the past, its Mohawk Council has faced criticism from outside and from some band members for its "marry out, stay out" policy, where those who live on the reserve that choose to marry a non-indigenous person are prompted to leave the community.
The rule has been in the books since 1981 but is irregularly enforced.
Now, the Aboriginal People's Television Network is reporting it is looking a new law on residency, which will outline for status First Nations the requirements for living on Mohawk land. A survey is being distributed to residents on the matter.
Kahnawake Grand Chief Joe Norton has been among the most vocal critics of a recently-created group that calls itself Turtle Island's newest aboriginal community.
Norton has called the Mikinak group a sham, saying they are trying to use native status to "defraud" stores and the government of taxes that status indigenous people do not have to pay.