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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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May 28, 2026Vandalism frustrating for Sports and Rec
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake’s Sports and Recreation Unit (SRU) has had a lot to celebrate recently.
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May 28, 2026Growing together at Concordia
At Concordia University’s Loyola Campus, where there was once an empty lawn, there will now be the fruits - and vegetables - of the work Indigenous students have done to create their own garden on campus.
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May 22, 2026Kidney Walk coming to Kahnawake
The organizers of last year’s Chateauguay Kidney Walk might have chosen a resident of that city to be the face of their event, but instead they looked to Kahnawake, where Angus “Nias” Bordeau has become a leading advocate for locals suffering from kidney disease.
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May 22, 2026Diabo meets with ministers
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo said productive meetings were had with federal ministers in Ottawa earlier this month - though Canadian prime minister Mark Carney was unable to make time to meet during Diabo’s visit.
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May 22, 2026Research comes to town
The first annual Onkwehón:we Project Conference was a success last week, with participants learning about cutting-edge research in the fields of archaeology and archive work, as well as sharing knowledge about their own research into Indigenous history.
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May 22, 2026Police operations target weapons trafficking
Five arrests have been made following a series of police raids stemming from investigations into organized crime and the trafficking of illegal weapons in Kahnawake and Montreal.
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May 22, 2026Bylaw still an issue
A bylaw that prevents unlicensed tour guides from offering tours in Montreal is still standing in the way of Indigenous people sharing their history with visitors, according to a Montreal-based activist and tour guide.
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May 22, 2026Date set for inflation benefit
Cheques for the one-time $500 inflation benefit are being postdated to Wednesday, May 27, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has announced.
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May 21, 2026Positive news on maple program
After alarming lead levels were found in maple sap on the grounds of Kahnawake Survival School (KSS) this spring, an analysis of syrup produced at the school has suggested the product was safe to consume.
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May 21, 2026Bill aims to curb domestic violence
The Quebec government has proposed new legislation to permit disclosures of personal information to individuals who believe their intimate partner or ex-partner may pose a risk to their safety or that of their child.
