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“Canada is continuing genocide”
At the daphne art centre in Tiohtià:ke on Friday, those in the room and watching the live stream heard the judges from the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal read out their verdict: the government of Canada has committed and continues to commit genocide against Indigenous Peoples.
Chiefs frustrated with Bill 1
Discussing Quebec’s proposed constitution, also known as Bill 1, was top of mind at the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) chiefs’ assembly last week, held in Montreal over four days.
Study shows pattern of violence
The second phase of a study into obstetric violence towards Indigenous women in Quebec has seen almost 100 more individuals share their testimonies with researchers, with stories from more than 130 women demonstrating a pattern of abuse across the province.
Child injured in ATV accident
An accident at Matty’s Park Monday night has put the focus once more on ATV usage in Kahnawake - particularly by those operating them that are younger than the official minimum age of 16.
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May 21, 2026Meet Dr. Ethan Lazare
After a big exam, many students like to take some time to do something fun - but not many get to do what community member Ethan Lazare got to do after each of his medical school examinations at the American University of the Caribbean (ACU).
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May 15, 2026JFK Quarry continues legal proceedings
While a provisional injunction to allow the JFK Quarry to immediately proceed with its restoration plan was refused last Thursday, legal proceedings for an interlocutory injunction are continuing at Quebec Superior Court, with the owners of JFK alleging that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has been delaying work for years despite previously agreeing to proceed with the plan.
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May 15, 2026Johnson addresses Senate Committee
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Jeremiah Johnson told a Standing Senate Committee this week that Kahnawake remains opposed to Bill S-2, which is currently being considered in the House of Commons.
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May 15, 2026Emergency housing made available
Community members facing emergencies like fire damage, eviction, or domestic violence, will now have access to three short-term emergency housing units in Kahnawake, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) announced this week.
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May 15, 2026It’s a go for May Kahnawake Stop
May Kahnawake Stop returns next Friday, May 22, and while drivers might plan to be especially careful with their driving behaviours throughout the day, founder Timmy Norton wants the community to drive safely every day of the year.
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May 15, 2026Vehicle fire considered suspicious
A fire that completely engulfed a white pickup truck in flames early Wednesday morning is officially being investigated, confirmed Kyle Zachary, spokesperson for the Kahnawake Peacekeepers.
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May 15, 2026Commissioner comes to Kahnawake
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs and community representatives had the chance to speak with representatives from Australia this week, who visited Kahnawake as part of a trip organized by Australia’s national human rights institution.
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May 14, 2026Learning lessons from the land
There is still time to register for the Kahnawake Environment Protection Office (KEPO) Lessons from the Land camp, with the final day to sign up teens aged 13-17 pushed back until May 23.
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May 14, 2026K1037 wins trio of awards
The Community Radio Broadcasting and Online (CRABO) Awards recognized K1037’s Kanien’kéha language programming as well as its news director Paul Graif.
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May 14, 2026Dedication to the degree
When Kyle Kaientó:ton Williams took a brief break from his studies at Concordia University to focus on music in 2016, he thought he’d be able to dip back in and finish what he started whenever he wished.
