Stories by Miriam Lafontaine

After years of delays, Step by Step Child and Family Center is finally one step closer to opening its new daycare across from Rapids Distribution.

A federal bill aimed at imposing drinking water standards in First Nations communities fails to respect those nations’ inherent right to govern their own waters, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)

It was a Wednesday morning like any other. It was 6:50 a.m. and Phil Jacobs was behind the wheel of his dump truck, on his way to his job at the site of the future cultural centre, where he’s been contracted to haul away dirt and rock.

When Wakenhnhiióhstha Montour left Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats in 2020, she never expected a belated graduation ceremony would be held four years later, but that’s exactly what happened this past Friday at the Longhouse.  Five former students from the 2020 graduating class took part, using it as a chance to catch up and reminisce about their time spent together at the two-year Kanien’kéha immersion program.

The renowned author Dr. Gabor Maté is set to visit Kahnawake next week, a first for the inspirational writer known for his expertise on trauma and addiction.

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers have opened an investigation after a door leading a family’s home basement was kicked in last week, damaging the frame.

Santa came early this year for credit account holders at Village Variety. Those with outstanding balances at the general store no longer have to worry about settling their debts there, after a local came in saying he wanted to do something to pay it forward.

Two sets of flashing yellow lights are now set to be installed on Route 207, following a request to Quebec from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK).

It was two isolated incidents of youth snorting Gatorade powder that prompted Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) to issue an alert to parents earlier this weekend.

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are warning parents to be vigilant after minors in the community were caught using Snapchat to buy cannabis products.