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 23, 2018Mentorship program launches for health students
Alex McComber and Adriana Poulette will be making the Indigenous Mentorship Network for Health Research become a reality in Kahnawake and across the province.
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February 21, 2018Winter Carnival glows from snowbowl to the plunge
The Kahnawake Youth Center's annual Winter Carnival wrapped on a Saturday with a classic game of dodgeball. The carnival included a week of activities some that glowed, some that bounced and some that got people wet in the cold.
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February 19, 2018Membership, taxation lead community meeting
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Joe Norton announced a proposal between gas retailers and council as a solution for the gas tax issue.
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February 16, 2018Elder given spiffy new ride by “Deer” friend
Joe McGregor (right) received the keys to his new truck last Friday. (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door) A local elder has new wheels thanks to a generous donation from several community members.
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February 16, 2018Splashing back into brisk plunges of yesteryear
Dozens of brave souls have taken the plunge every February, including this bunch photographed, circa 1997. (Courtesy Kahnawake Youth Center) Over the years, dozens of local “celebrities” have taken the dunk into frigid waters to raise money for the Kahnawake Youth Center.
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February 15, 2018Mohawks caught in membership law limbo
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake membership portfolio chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer briefly talked about transferring membership from one community to another during a two and a half hour discussion on Indian Act amendments at Tuesday's winter community meeting.
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February 13, 2018Undercover cop confronted unwisely?
Kyle McComber had enough of cops from out of town driving unmarked cars up Route 207, and decided to confront one of them; an action PKs do not recommend.
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February 12, 2018Hilarious accounts of a legendary stylish team
Accounts conflict over how this team faired in 1997, but there is no doubt that the broomball team from K103.7 Radio was led by Java James Jacobs’ glorious Sunice white gloves and colour block Nevica jacket.
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February 9, 2018Royalty for a day, together for a lifetime
Billy and Janet Stacey have a word of advice for those couples wanting to make things last. They should know, it’s been six decades together.
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February 8, 2018Tributes, support flood airwaves for coach Canadian
Dave Canadian is well-known, loved and going through an ordeal of his life, and the community stepped up to help with a gofundme campaign and a day-long tribute Saturday on K103 Radio.
