News
Steps forward on land back
The Canadian government has announced $1.2 million in funding to remediate the Old Radar Site that straddles St. Remi and St. Isidore, a 162-acre parcel of land that is being returned to Kahnawake, a milestone for the community years in the making.
Greening project construction starting in August
Work on the new greenspace in Kahnawake is finally set to begin later this summer, bringing to fruition a project more than a decade in the making.
Standing against Canada Day
As the rain poured in downtown Montreal on Canada Day this year, Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel had one message to share loud and clear: standing together as Indigenous people and allies is the way towards progress.
Major Mercier Bridge closure starts July 17
Work by the Quebec transport ministry (MTMD) on the Mercier Bridge will be taking place during the two-week construction holiday period, causing a complete closure of the Kahnawake-bound side of the bridge.
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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.
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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.
