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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June 5, 2017Mohawk Girls’ permits delay means lost money
Rezolution Pictures' dramedy Mohawk Girls director Tracey Deer will soon start shooting season five of the show, but, after a delay in obtaining a permit, will not be shooting as much in the community where the show is set.
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June 2, 2017Community garden ready for a sticky situation
The grassroots community garden will be buzzing with plenty of bees thanks to a new hive installed by beekeepers Tealey Normandin and Stephane Ouellet.
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June 2, 2017Canadian parliament hears address in Kanien’kéha
Montreal MP Marc Miller was motivated to make Mohawk heard to launch National Aboriginal History Month yesterday, as he delivered an address entirely in Kanien’kéha in parliament.
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May 31, 2017Dredging the water and creating flow
It’s a plan years in the making, and it’s one that the Kahnawake Environmental Protection Office (KEPO) is keen to see completed, so Recreation Bay is transformed and can be used by more community members wanting to enjoy the water.
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May 30, 2017After delay, new roof for Step by Step underway
Construction of the new roof began last week, and will finish in July or August. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)
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May 26, 2017Interfaith group seeks to aid reconciliation
Kenneth Deer fielded questions from attendees representing religious groups across Montreal eager to apply lessons drawn from the UNDRIP. (Daniel J.
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May 26, 2017Residency law given mandate
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake chief Rhonda Kirby discussed the purpose and scope of the proposed residency law at Tuesday’s Community Decision-Making Process hearing.
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May 23, 2017Texan ashes tell Kahnawake story of generations
Carl holds his son Richard, whose ashes returned to the community of his grandmother recently. (Courtesy Carl Morris) Mid-March, during the snowstorm that sent students and workers alike home, Brian Goodleaf went to check the mail.
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May 22, 2017Creator’s game will be showcased for 150th
Survival School hosted traditional lacrosse contests to kick off the school year for the past couple of years with laxers applying their trade with the traditional wooden sticks, and shot for a pole rather than a net.
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May 19, 2017Recycling Depot demolished along with history
The material from Friday’s demolition of the decommissioned Recycling Depot will be sorted and recycled, while the site will be filled with stone.
