Stories by Raven Katsit’siio Edwards Brown

A new initiative is taking shape in Kahnawake to help vulnerable community members address critical home repair needs. PlanIt Consulting & Communications, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Quebec (HHQ), has launched a pilot housing repair program to begin in September 2025. 

Launched for the first time in Kahnawake, Sken:nen tsi Aiethiiehiaronhseke is a prenatal program that recently concluded its first eight-week session. From June 1 to July 24, it supported 10 local families through a culturally grounded, community-based approach to birth preparation.

When Norah found out about the tryouts for the National Indigenous Football Association (NIFA) soccer team, she was at work. No training, no cleats in hand, just a last-minute text from her coach letting her know there was a tryout.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs Melanie Morrison and Tonya Perron represented Kahnawake in Geneva last week, pushing forward the urgent need for meaningful implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

At 5:45 a.m., while most of Kanesatake is still waking up, Sterling Mallette is already behind the mic at Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM, preparing his morning broadcast. He checks the weather, finds local stories, cues music, and lines up interviews all before the first cup of coffee for many in the community.

When Evan Konwá:wi Stacey boards a plane to Sunderland, England next month, she’ll be carrying far more than a passport and a playbook.

Among the standout athletes powering Canada to the top of the podium at the 17th International Dragon Boat Federation Championships last week were two paddlers from Kahnawake: Robert Deom and Suzy Goodleaf.

Native Montreal hosted a vibrant National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Parc Arthur-Therrien in Verdun - a gathering filled with families, artists, performers, and vendors.