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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December 11, 2025Spending, funding don’t match for police services
A report from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) outlined what Indigenous communities and their police forces already knew: that spending for the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP) has yet to catch up to the needs of these services despite recent increases in funding.
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December 11, 2025Improving local financial literacy
Louise Mayo wants Kahnawa’kehró:non to have the tools to reach their personal financial goals - whether that means saving for a future family home, or if it’s all about one day buying that motorcycle they’ve always dreamed of.
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December 11, 2025Recycling to move bi-weekly
Starting in January 2026, community members will have their recycling picked up every two weeks instead of weekly, a change that will affect all residential areas in Kahnawake.
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December 11, 2025Health Center speaks out on Bill 2
The head of the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) has joined the chorus of opposition to the Quebec law overhauling the province’s healthcare system, citing fears it could harm the health centre’s capacity to serve the community effectively.
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December 11, 2025Shooting at Kanesatake home
A Kanehsata’kehró:non in his 50s was rushed to Sacre Coeur Hospital Friday night with “injuries consistent with a gunshot wound,” a Surete du Quebec spokesperson confirmed, but the victim survived.
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December 11, 2025Wreath fundraiser’s a wrap
This year’s annual wreath fundraiser was a big hit, with $24,000 raised for language revitalization efforts in Kanesatake.
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December 11, 2025Considering Haudenosaunee justice
Gabriel Maracle and Kanatase Horn, two Onkwehón:we scholars working in the justice field, have long considered how Indigenous legal traditions, values, and principles play out in the Canadian carceral system.
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December 11, 2025Mohawk Mitts honours community history
Tewa’keranhkhwa Horn has grown up steeped in the history of ironwork, always aware of the legacy of her two grandfathers, Peter Marquis and the late Joe Horn.
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December 11, 2025Holiday Gift Guide 2025
Looking for meaningful gifts that support the community at the same time? This holiday season, Kahnawake’s local shops make it easy to find something special without stretching your budget. From handcrafted goods to unique treats and practical favourites, here are great gift ideas under $60 all from businesses right here at home.
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December 11, 2025Long-term care gets in the holiday spirit
Keeping in the spirit of the season, the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC)’s Long-Term Care unit has gone through a holiday makeover, thanks to dedicated staff members, patients, and their families.
