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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December 17, 2018Missing and murdered dialogues in Quebec
Melanie Morrison, commissioners Michèle Audette, Gerri-Lee Mcpherson-Pangman and Corley McPherson in Quebec. (courtesy Melanie Morrison) The national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG)
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December 14, 2018Playground turns the electronic games on
The lights are up and electronic games on at Playground Poker Club, whose CEO Mackenzie Kirby explained the ongoing change to the establishment that just celebrated its eighth birthday this weekend.
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December 13, 2018Students protest, finance officer not returning
After standing apart from their administrators, KSS students sat and had a long and emotional discussion with education centre staff many said was much-needed.
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December 12, 2018Iroquois Caucus works towards efficiency
Mohawk Council chiefs and staff are in the midst of an information blitz sharing their thoughts on Canada's Bill S-3.
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December 7, 2018Cannabis law read through behind closed doors
(Left to right) Vernon Goodleaf, Keisha Goodleaf, and Joe Delaronde listen while Rhonda Kirby gives final reading of cannabis control law Tuesday, December 4.
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December 5, 2018Robertson sentenced to five years for two deaths
A night out with friends turned into a nightmare for the community and driver of the vehicle the ended up in flames.
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December 3, 2018Searching for answers in lost land dispute
The McComber family is working to correct what they say is a historical wrong that deprived the family of their land.
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November 29, 2018Cannabis conversation and comments turn chaotic
For the second week in a row, the talk of cannabis regulation denigrated into a shouting match between a council chief (this week Gina Deer)
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November 26, 2018Renewable energy program has sunny future
The renewable energy industry is rapidly growing, and with a current workforce nearing retirement, a new generation of employees will soon be needed.
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November 21, 2018Government steps up to fund language initiatives
A huge chunk of change for the Iakwahwatsiratátie Language Nest from the federal government will give staff some relief from year-round fundraising efforts to help the youngest Kanien’kehá:ka in the community grow up learning their first language.
