Stories by Raven Katsit’siio Edwards Brown

Looking for meaningful gifts that support the community at the same time? This holiday season, Kahnawake’s local shops make it easy to find something special without stretching your budget. From handcrafted goods to unique treats and practical favourites, here are great gift ideas under $60 all from businesses right here at home.

Kahnawa’kehró:non actors Jennifer Podemski and her son, Michael Podemski-Bédard, are making their mark in the HBO series Welcome to Derry, the newest chapter in Stephen King’s iconic It universe.

Indigenous designer and entrepreneur Tammy Beauvais has been honoured with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, a distinction presented to her by Assembly of First Nations (AFN) national chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak.

The approval of a new pedestrian bridge connecting Kahnawake to Tekakwitha Island was announced late this week, a project that promises to improve safety and accessibility.

Kahnawake students benefitted from a spontaneous community effort to distribute fresh, organic vegetables including carrots, potatoes, beets, and cabbage to local schools to bring fresh, organic vegetables into classrooms, highlighting the importance of community collaboration and food sovereignty.

Winter camping can be beautiful and rewarding, but only if you stay warm and protected. Here are practical, easy-to-follow tips to help you stay safe and comfortable during cold-weather camping.

Meagan Teiotsistokwahte McComber has spent years navigating chronic foot pain due to various injuries. That journey toward healing led her to barefoot footwear designed to let the foot move naturally and eventually to the idea of bringing them directly to her community.

Kahnawake marked a historic milestone this month with the first-ever formal oath of office for a justice of the peace, a ceremony symbolizing the community’s push for greater legal autonomy and its ongoing shift away from colonial structures.

Kahnawake will host its first-ever kidney walk next June, an effort led by Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Arnold Boyer, who began organizing the event only a few months ago.

The Sober Driver Committee has released its latest statistics, and the numbers reflect a program that continues to grow, strengthen, and save lives in the community.