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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May 11, 2018Community rolls out criticism on cannabis law
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake chiefs Rhonda Kirby and Gina Deer are a part of the working group for the proposed Cannabis Control Law.
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May 10, 2018Deer appointed vice commander for district
Legion president Ray Deer will now represent the community’s veterans and eight others at the district level after being appointed vice commander.
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May 9, 2018A teacher’s warning prompts lifelong passion
For Tiohawíhton Peterson, teachers are a huge inspiration for her continued passion towards learning Kanien’kéha and passing it down to future generations.
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May 8, 2018“Mohawk Law” violates human rights
In 2014 there was a sign campaign by community members, some of them like this one on the Old Malone Highway remain.
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May 7, 2018Cancer’s return means more battling for coach
The tough battle with cancer continues for young Kahnawake father Trevor Montour, who got the worst type of news in the winter: it was back.
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May 4, 2018Diabo’s vintage k-town style hits Gatineau runway
Karoniénhawe Diabo launched her brand She Holds the Sky Designs about a year ago. (Courtesy D.J. Clarke Photography)
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May 4, 2018Skátne Enionkwaió’ten for Kanien’kéha survival
“There are a lot of people who want to learn but can’t afford or it’s not feasible for them to stop working and go to school full-time, when there’s a lack of support in terms of funding,” said Kahtehrón:ni Iris Stacey.
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May 3, 2018Ioha’hókat tehonat’thahakwehá:tie ne iatatienhà:a
Robyn Kanatenhá:wi Montour was excited to tell her father Eugene “Nuge” before he passed away that she would be learning the language he lost in residential school.
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May 1, 2018Survival graduates set for the great beyond
Kahnekanoron Canadian is ready to hit Dawson College running in the fall as one of the around two dozen students from Survival School that will be pursuing their education beyond secondary school.
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April 30, 2018Electronic gaming devices are coming to town
Playground Poker CEO Mackenzie Kirby (right), Poker Palace owner Stan Myiow (left), and several Mohawk Council of Kahnawake representatives, were on-hand to answer questions about the electronic gaming devices coming soon to their respective establishments.
