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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 13, 2026Housing reconciliation to halt
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is hoping that the final 37 renters in arrears with the MCK will meet with them soon, as they now plan to end the initial one-on-one housing reconciliation meetings by the end of April.
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March 13, 2026Water levels, tree lines monitored
High temperatures over the weekend caused a quick thaw this year, and with that came a quick increase in water levels in regional rivers.
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March 13, 2026Marking a year of Carney
This weekend, Mark Carney will reach one year as prime minister of Canada, but the community is still waiting for a meaningful shift when it comes to nation-to-nation relations, according to Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo.
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March 13, 2026Pain at the pump
As the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel continues into its third week, oil prices have increased dramatically across the board, translating to spikes at the pump not seen since Russia’s attack on Ukraine began in 2022.
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March 13, 2026Council meets Quebec Conservative leader
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is continuing to meet with political leaders across the spectrum, recently sitting down with Conservative Party of Quebec leader Eric Duhaime as part of their efforts to ensure Kahnawake’s political priorities are considered in provincial politics.
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March 13, 2026Bridging the infrastructure gap
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN)’s three-day Economic and Infrastructure Summit held in Tiohtià:ke brought together Indigenous leaders and experts to exchange knowledge and engage in dialogue on closing the socioeconomic, housing, and infrastructure gaps in Indigenous communities when compared to the rest of the country.
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March 13, 2026White named Woman of the Year
There have been many stops along the way that led to Heather White being recognized as the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists (ACTRA)’s 2026 Woman of the Year, but for White, there’s none more important than the community theatre scene that raised her right here in Kahnawake.
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March 13, 2026Creating memories in Costa Rica
From ziplining through the jungle to trying locally roasted coffee, the Kahnawake Youth Center (KYC) trip to Costa Rica was one to remember.
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March 6, 2026Funding announced but questions remain
Kahnawake’s health authority believes a $1.55 billion commitment from the federal government towards Jordan’s Principle is good news – but said there’s still more left to be done before it can confidently say that no child in the community will be left behind.
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March 6, 2026Feedback sought on Terms of Reference
Consultation sessions will be taking place over the coming weeks for updated Terms of Reference documents for Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs, with both radio and in-person sessions prepared to share information with the community.
