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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March 2, 2017Suspected gas dumped into sewer
After flushing the storm drain with water, the suspected gas that was dumped in the sewer dissipated leaving the houses effected by the smell safe and comfortable.
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March 1, 2017Future engineer civilly constructing his future
Lance McComber will be graduating this spring with a degree in civil engineering. (Courtesy Lance McComber) Come spring, Kahnawake will have at least one more civil engineer.
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February 28, 2017Changes to Solidarity Tax prove problematic
Changes to Revenu Quebec's Solidarity Tax Credit has some Kahnawa'kehró:non left with uncertainties about whether or not they will be eligible to receive it when they file their 2016 income tax return.
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February 27, 2017Former landfill coordinator goes to prison
Ronald Jacobs (centre with arms crossed) began serving a one-year jail term for fraud last Friday, while his nephew pled guilty on the same day, and will be back in court for a sentencing hearing in May.
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February 23, 2017Judge sides with stolen Native kids
Co-directors Elaine Kicknosway, Colleen Cardinal and Duane Morrisseau Beck of the National Indigenous Survivors of Child Welfare Network. (Courtesy Colleen Cardinal)
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February 21, 2017Tailgating turns to weed bust - UPDATED
A local male, unwisely tailgating an unmarked Peacekeeper van, wound up facing drug charges last weekend. (Courtesy Kahnawake Peacekeepers) A local man was charged with possession with intent to sell marijuana this week after a tailgating incident led to his vehicle being searched and suspected drugs seized.
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February 21, 2017Winter Carnival 2017: Bring on the snow!
When winter and February collide it can mean only one thing: Winter Carnival! (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door.) Curriculum sale Kanien’kéha enthusiasts flocked to the always popuar annual curriculum sale at the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center to pick up the latest language manuals, new BINGO cards, video products, and maybe a beaded ball cap as well.
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February 13, 2017Montreal projects welcome Kahnawake ironworkers
Kahnawa’kehró:non Matthew Montour (pictured) works as a connector on the new Champlain Bridge. (Courtesy Matthew Montour) From New York City’s Chrysler Building to an aluminum mill in Kitimat, BC, Kahnawake’s ironworkers have reshaped the landscape of Turtle Island.
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February 10, 2017New entrepreneurship program launched
Former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin was in Kahnawake Tuesday to sign a partnership and establish a new entrepreneurship course at the Adult Education Centre in town.
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February 9, 2017Private casino faces many hurdles
Ambitious may be an understatement for the hotel, water park and casino proposed by local entrepreneur Lee Thompson. (Courtesy Lee Thompson)
