News
Community responds to robbery
Community members are calling for more security to be implemented in Kahnawake, following the robbery of an elder in broad daylight this week.
First Kidney Walk raises awareness
Huddles of umbrellas bobbed to upbeat tunes at Kahnawake’s first-ever Kidney Walk, as Kahnawa’kehró:non refused to let the rain deter them from taking action against kidney disease.
Proposed expansion of language laws
An expansion to Quebec’s Bill 101 could see language restrictions extended to adult and vocational education centres - a move that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) says could impose more barriers on community members seeking education.
Home destroyed by fire
The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB), with the help of Chateauguay’s fire department, fought a house fire in the Route 207/Highway 138 junction area on Tuesday, resulting in the total loss of the residence.
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February 6, 2019Ghislain Picard re-elected to regional chief
Community leaders lined up, and, in the end, chose Ghislain Picard to return to the post of regional chief, a position he's held since 1992.
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February 4, 2019Toolkit launched to help increase sensitivity
The Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Network (from left to right) co-chair Maya Cousineau-Mollen, co-chair Vicky Boldo, Dakota Swiftwolfe, Allison Reid, Leilani Shaw, and Brooke Wahsontiiostha Deer.
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February 1, 2019Polling blows it out of woods for Cultural Centre
Proponents of the proposed new cultural centre breathed a satisfied sigh of relief this week when large numbers came out in support of the project.
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January 31, 2019Parents lodge complaint about education administration
Protests in November at KSS revolved around ongoing tensions at the time, which included disciplinary actions taken against five students who were sent home that day.
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January 23, 2019Money promised to '60s Scoop victims
“If there’s one thing that everyone should leave here understanding, it’s that if you are uncertain, or if we’re unable to tell you if you’re eligible or not – submit your form, submit your application,” said Melanie Vincent of those '60s Scoop survivors seeking compensation.
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January 18, 2019Pipeline protest proceeds to the Pines
Activists in Kanesatake blocked the highway in the community to draw attention to pipeline politics in BC. (Courtesy Al Harrington)
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January 17, 2019Devastating blaze destroys barn, horses fine
No horses were harmed in the blaze that destroyed the barn in South Texas, but two bunnies were not so lucky, despite attempts from those at the site.
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January 14, 2019“The land is feasible for the new Cultural Center”
Lisa Phillips showed the positive direction plans are heading in for the proposed new cultural centre construction, which continues through the planning stage.
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January 11, 2019Council chief steps down, into public safety
Six months into being elected back to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake table, Lloyd Phillips (left with fellow MCK chiefs Mike Delisle and Lindsay Leborgne in July)
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December 20, 2018Lahache pleads guilty, with regret
In the end, the cost of a trial was too much for former First Nations Winery owner Floyd Lahache, who left the courtroom Tuesday disappointed the Mohawk Council did not stand behind the permit they granted him.
