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 9, 2026Winter conditions affecting Seaway traffic
Kahnawa’kehró:non who woke up on Wednesday morning found that more than just a fresh layer of snow had been left over from the night before.
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January 9, 2026Dancers head to Banff
A’nó:wara Dance Theatre is making strides in putting together its new production, I Dream in Wampum, a science fiction show inspired by Kanien’kehá:ka culture.
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January 9, 2026Celebrating sobriety at New Year’s powwow
Almost 500 attendees piled into the Mohawk Bingo this New Year’s Eve, choosing to ring in 2026 surrounded by community members and guests who chose to celebrate sobriety on the last day of the year.
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December 19, 2025Suspect charged after mass panic
Joseph So:se Montour was charged this week after a Facebook post from his account plunged the community and neighbouring areas into panic on Tuesday.
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December 19, 2025Proposals to come for long-term reform
With just days remaining before a court-ordered deadline for the federal government and First Nations organizations to submit proposals for reform of the on-reserve child welfare system, Indigenous Services minister Mandy Gull-Masty is confident there’s a path forward.
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December 19, 2025The year that was in Kahnawake
As 2025 draws to a close and we prepare to welcome 2026, The Eastern Door staff took a look back at the last 12 months of news in Kahnawake. And, as we find ourselves saying every year, what a year it has been! From major arts projects for some of Kahnawake’s finest acting talent to community protests about cannabis and traffic, we’ve recapped it all below.
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December 18, 2025Next step in renewables strategy
Awendio Solaris, a United Kingdom-based solar energy startup, has announced its intention to develop a manufacturing facility and global research and development centre in Montreal East, partnering with Kahnawake and other First Nations to do so.
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December 18, 2025Fire at 207 factory
Part of the Leblanc factory on Route 207 was destroyed by a fire on Wednesday evening, according to local authorities, but there were no injuries.
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December 18, 2025Kateri welcomes new associate principal
Katsi’tsohrónkwas Curran Jacobs is looking forward to starting 2026 with a fresh new job title as she takes on her new role as associate principal at Kateri School.
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December 18, 2025Pet salon opens its doors
For many of our furry friends, a trip to the groomers can be anxiety-inducing, causing many pet owners to tackle grooming their own pets or leaving months between appointments.
