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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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.
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December 4, 2025Tackling traffic woes in town
As the ongoing issue of traffic caused by construction in Chateauguay continues to cause friction, a few members of the community have decided to take matters into their own hands, a fact that has caused some concern for the Peacekeepers and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK).
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December 4, 2025Diabo disappointed with Carney Q&A
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo wanted to bring the community’s grievances directly to prime minister Mark Carney this week at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) special chiefs assembly in Ottawa, but these hopes were dashed.
