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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February 19, 2026Polar plunge smashes goals
Thirty-seven jumpers braved the cold for the crown jewel of the Kahnawake Youth Center (KYC)’s Winter Carnival, raising more than $15,000 for an upcoming youth trip to Costa Rica.
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February 13, 2026Council sued for $6.5 million
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the Kahnawake Cannabis Control Board (KCCB) are being sued for more than $6.5 million in damages, it was revealed this week.
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February 13, 2026Diabo sentenced for crash
Documents viewed by The Eastern Door have revealed the sentencing conditions faced by 20-year-old Korallee Diabo, who was charged with impaired driving causing the death of Tsótewe Stacey in a car accident in 2023.
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February 13, 2026Major meeting on Terrapure
At a meeting that brought together several governmental authorities to share information on Terrapure last Friday, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo demanded a greater say for Kahnawake when it comes to industrial activities in the region.
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February 13, 2026Demands for withdrawal of Bill 1 continue
As general consultation meetings continue in regards to Bill 1, the Quebec government’s constitutional project, so too have calls for the bill to be withdrawn, particularly coming from Quebec’s First Nations, whether through the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) or by individual communities such as Kahnawake.
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February 13, 2026Repair pilot funding doubles
Funding has been doubled for the Kahnawake Home Repairs Program, a pilot project that will see renovations made to the homes of community members in need.
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February 13, 2026Ice, Fest, baby!
Around 200 community members came out to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) Ice Fest last week, a free, family-focused event held as part of the annual Kahnawake Youth Center (KYC) Winter Carnival.
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February 13, 2026Monthly reports to end
Community members will no longer have access to monthly reports from Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs, with “low level of community interest” being given as the reason for stopping the initiative.
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February 13, 2026Facility manager chosen
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake’s (MCK) long-time director of asset management is preparing to transition to a new role at Kanatahkwèn:ke, Kahnawake’s soon-to-open multi-purpose building, where he’ll be serving as facility manager.
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February 13, 2026Science fair winners announced
Kahnawake’s most impressive young scientists are readying themselves to take their projects to an even bigger stage, after the Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) announced the winners of each category this week.
