News
After 40 years, Albany declares Kahnawake day
Forty years ago, some of Kahnawake’s finest took a rag-tag group of around 75 paddlers under their wing, guiding them through a paddling journey re-enacting the route to Albany that would’ve been used as part of the historic fur trade.
Powwow back for 34th edition
After more than three decades of dancing, drumming, and fun in the summer sun, the enthusiasm for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-wow is not slowing down.
Work continues on Old Chateauguay Road
The OCR Phase II project to finish replacing the water and sewer systems on the Old Chateauguay Road (OCR) is on schedule, with the underground infrastructure on the stretch by the OCR Gaz Bar set to be completed by early next week.
Quebec more stringent with tax exemptions
At the end of June, Heidi Diabo was trying to purchase a door at the CANAC hardware store in Beauharnois, when she was left rattled by an interaction with an employee she felt was the result of her being visibly Indigenous.
-
March 7, 2023Doc series preserves elders’ stories
Leonard Atonnion Boudreau presents the preview of his documentary series aiming to safeguard elders' stories. -
March 2, 2023Chaos at Falcon amid layoffs of locals
Construction company Falcon Structures Inc. laid off several employees from Kahnawake only months after the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake helped it promote the opportunity to build modular housing for Indigenous communities up north. -
March 1, 2023Snow poses safety concerns on Tioweró:ton road
Accumulation of heavy snowfall on the main road in Tioweró:ton raises safety concerns as community members try to find a solution. -
March 1, 2023Minister talks gun bill with Council
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake address concerns about the government's gun control legislation with Canada's minister of public safety, Marco Mendicino. -
February 28, 2023Fostering queer and Indigenous community
Kailey Karahkwinéhtha Nicholas has been a long-time advocate for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Now, she's taking it a step further with Indigiqueer Circle. -
February 23, 2023Community grieves overdose victim
Community members grieve the loss of 23-year-old Kanehsata’kehró:non Brayden Jay Shakohawitha Etienne to overdose after a years-long battle with a drug addiction. -
February 22, 2023Engaging discussions on Indigenous history
A day-long conference on the Indigenous history of Montreal presented new research tackling unexplored areas about the past of Kahnawake up until the 1760s. -
February 22, 2023Calls to rename Columbus continue
The push to rename Christopher Columbus Avenue has been an uphill battle for four years and counting. But advocates are not backing down despite the resistance from the City of Montreal and the City of Pointe-Claire, which both have streets named after Columbus. -
February 21, 2023Demand for justice at Valentine’s Day vigil
Hundreds of people gathered and marched in honour of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and to raise awareness of the ongoing crisis. -
February 17, 2023The legacy of Billy Two Rivers
Community members and folks around the world are mourning the loss of Billy Two Rivers, who passed away aged 87 on Sunday, February 12. Two Rivers was a first-language Kanien’kéha speaker, world-famous wrestler, and a beloved family member and friend. His legacy will be felt forever in Kahnawake, Turtle Island, and across the world.
