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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January 15, 2026Ratihén:te exceeds fundraising goal
At Ratihén:te High School, staff, students, and volunteers can pivot from fundraising to preparing – and answering many students’ questions about – the upcoming trip to Australia and New Zealand.
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January 15, 2026Checking in on Chase the Ace
The Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM Chase the Ace jackpot is now at $12,862 as fundraising continues in a bid to build a new home for the station.
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January 15, 2026Small fire at high school
Students evacuated Ratihén:te High School after a small fire in the kitchen on Thursday afternoon.
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January 15, 2026Garbage pickup blunders confuse community
Over the past several weeks, many Kanehsata’kehró:non have noticed their garbage not being picked up on schedule.
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January 15, 2026Kahnawake’s first baby of the year
Abigail Deer and Dantana Meloche weren’t expecting the latest addition to their family to arrive for a few more weeks – but their little bundle of joy arrived just before 3:30 p.m. on January 5, marking Kahnawake’s first birth of 2026.
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January 15, 2026Multipurpose building on track
As 2025 gives way to 2026, Kahnawake is getting one step closer to inaugurating its new multipurpose arts and culture building.
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January 15, 2026New head of foundation
Skye Thomas has always loved being involved in the work of community organizations, and with a wealth of experience planning and supporting local charity events, she said she’s ready to take the lead at the Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF), where she’s stepping into her new role as executive director.
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January 9, 2026Interlocutory injunction denied
The Superior Court of Quebec has dismissed Magic Palace’s application for an interlocutory injunction to reinstate its royalty agreement with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK), frustrating the shuttered gaming facility’s hopes for a local hearing to challenge its closure.
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January 9, 2026One-time benefit slated for spring
Kahnawa’kehró:non can expect to see a $500 payment hit their accounts in the coming months, part of a one-time Inflationary Benefit Payment financed by revenue from gaming.
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January 9, 2026Bill 2 meeting cancelled after resignation
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) said they were left in the dark after the former provincial minister of health resigned from his post in December, just one day after he had rescheduled a meeting with the Council to discuss concerns about a controversial law set to change how doctors are paid in Quebec.
