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“Canada is continuing genocide”
At the daphne art centre in Tiohtià:ke on Friday, those in the room and watching the live stream heard the judges from the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal read out their verdict: the government of Canada has committed and continues to commit genocide against Indigenous Peoples.
Chiefs frustrated with Bill 1
Discussing Quebec’s proposed constitution, also known as Bill 1, was top of mind at the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) chiefs’ assembly last week, held in Montreal over four days.
Study shows pattern of violence
The second phase of a study into obstetric violence towards Indigenous women in Quebec has seen almost 100 more individuals share their testimonies with researchers, with stories from more than 130 women demonstrating a pattern of abuse across the province.
Child injured in ATV accident
An accident at Matty’s Park Monday night has put the focus once more on ATV usage in Kahnawake - particularly by those operating them that are younger than the official minimum age of 16.
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March 19, 2026‘Not one more inch’ for overpass
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) sent Quebec back to the drawing board after being presented with plans for the replacement of a deteriorating overpass that would have increased the structure’s footprint, according to MCK portfolio chief Arnold Boyer.
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March 19, 2026Creating conversation with neighbours
For former Chateauguay mayor Sergio Pavone, the reason for educating non-Indigenous people on the lived experiences and history of Kahnawa’kehró:non is simple.
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March 19, 2026Cannabis case dismissed
Legal proceedings filed against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) have been dismissed by a Federal Court judge, with the court ruling that the MCK doesn’t have to produce documents related to the Kahnawake Cannabis Control Board (KCCB)’s decision to refuse a processing license for a local business.
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March 19, 2026Sadie’s Walk coming up
After three years, Good Friday will mark the return of a Sadie’s Walk event in Kahnawake.
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March 19, 2026Second cohort coming for McGill partnership
This fall will mark the return of the four-year, 120-credit bachelor of education program, with classes being given right here in Kahnawake.
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March 19, 2026McGill comes to town
Learning about change in social work, leadership in education, and the historical identity of Kahnawake were all on the docket for nearly 40 McGill students, who last week visited town as part of an initiative from McGill’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives.
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March 19, 2026Jacobs to lead PlanIt
PlanIt Consulting & Communications has been executive director Charleen Schurman’s baby since she founded the company in 2016, and when she decided it was time to take a step back and slow down, she knew she couldn’t hand over the reins to just anybody.
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March 19, 2026Golden Ticket winners announced
It was a lucky day for a handful of community members on Tuesday, with $50,000 in prizes won as part of the Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF) Golden Ticket draw.
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March 13, 2026Items returned from Vatican
A ceremony held in Gatineau this week saw the return of sacred items to their home communities from the Vatican Museums archive, part of an ongoing process that will see a total of 62 items transferred to Indigenous communities across Turtle Island.
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March 13, 2026Tioweró:ton’s needs evolving
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is wrapping up community consultations concerning Tioweró:ton this week as part of its evaluation on how to administer services and operate land assignments on the territory, with growing numbers of community members choosing to spend more time per year there.
