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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January 23, 2026Strong Sisters supports survivors
What had started as a parenting group quickly took a turn, as each mother opened up about their experiences with sexual abuse and their fears for their teenage children.n
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January 16, 2026Council left in dark on Seaway dumping case
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) was not alerted after the federal government laid charges against recycling company Terrapure and the city of Ste. Catherine, despite the alleged environmental infractions taking place within the bounds of the Seigneury of Sault St. Louis land grievance.
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January 16, 2026More electronic gaming permits coming
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has announced a new initiative to increase the number of Electronic Gaming Device (EGD) permits, a move that Council chiefs could generate further revenue for Kahnawake, but that has caused concern for some community members.
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January 16, 2026Local Jordan’s Principle backlog cleared
Staff at Onkwata’karitáhtshera have seen a marked improvement in the response time for Jordan’s Principle requests in recent months – though requests for reimbursements continue to see processing delays.
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January 16, 2026Lands Unit seeks input
A series of focus groups and an upcoming open house kiosk are the latest steps in the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)’s creation of a Land Use Plan, a roadmap that will guide the return and use of lands in the community.
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January 16, 2026Peacekeepers saw fewer calls last year
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers’ annual statistics released this week show that the number of incidents has remained relatively stable, with a few categories seeing steep declines and one notably seeing a sharp increase.
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January 16, 2026Legault resignation leaves uncertainty
After months of his party trailing in the polls, Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) leader François Legault announced his resignation this Wednesday, a move that Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Cody Diabo said leaves questions for the future of the community’s relationship with the provincial government.
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January 15, 2026Study shows success of climate initiatives
Appropriate funding of Indigenous-led conservation efforts may be the key to solving the global climate crisis, a new study from Concordia University has found, with data showing that Indigenous-led projects match or surpass similar initiatives with the correct supports.
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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.
