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 4, 2025Gaming bill moving through Senate
A gaming bill that was nixed when the federal election shuttered Parliament earlier this year is moving through the Senate once again, this time with input from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK).
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December 4, 2025New pedestrian bridge approved
The approval of a new pedestrian bridge connecting Kahnawake to Tekakwitha Island was announced late this week, a project that promises to improve safety and accessibility.
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December 4, 2025Minister meets Council on Bill 2
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Arnold Boyer told the provincial health minister last week that newly passed legislation could result in patient care being treated like “fast food,” with performance targets creating a kind of “fast medicine” that could compromise doctors’ abilities to properly evaluate patients.
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December 4, 2025Pruning put on pause
Tree pruning in the community by Hydro Quebec has been suspended, a move that comes after some homeowners were recently upset to find trees near their houses had been removed without their prior knowledge.
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December 4, 2025Hair that shows you care
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake participated again this year in the long-standing Movember campaign, raising awareness for causes like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues.
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December 4, 2025Christmas Bazaar is back
Tomorrow is the day for the Kanesatake Christmas Bazaar, which is set to see 15 vendors take to the local church hall for a day of holiday cheer.
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December 4, 2025Reacting to Bill S-2
Kanehsata’kehró:non Mary Hannaburg has been at many tables over the years where the Indian Act was debated, but she believes recently passed amendments to Bill S-2, which would axe the second-generation cut-off rule, are more promising than ever before.
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December 4, 2025Kahnawake schools receive fresh vegetables
Kahnawake students benefitted from a spontaneous community effort to distribute fresh, organic vegetables including carrots, potatoes, beets, and cabbage to local schools to bring fresh, organic vegetables into classrooms, highlighting the importance of community collaboration and food sovereignty.
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December 4, 2025A journey of hope and recovery
In February 2023, Leta McComber was faced with news nobody wants to hear. She had a tumour on her spinal cord, and doctors weren’t sure if they could save her life.
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December 4, 2025Winter Wonderland well underway
Every year, Karonhiaráhstha’s Winter Wonderland gets bigger and bigger, and with a full year to plan for their Playground venue, this year’s edition, the 11th, is looking like it will be the biggest one yet.
