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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November 20, 2025Budget increase for revenue unit
As a result of more involvement in major infrastructure projects, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has approved a nearly $1 million budget increase in the Revenue and Business Development Unit, a move that will allow for deeper investment in professional services.
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November 20, 2025Federal budget passes
The Liberal government’s budget narrowly passed Monday after a confidence vote in the House of Commons, ending speculation about the budget’s fate and the possibility of a holiday election.
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November 20, 2025Carpentry students help rebuild roof
Students at the First Nations Regional Adult Education Centre (FNRAEC) in Kahnawake are taking their carpentry training beyond the classroom through a community-centred construction project.
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November 20, 2025Indigenous Winter Market cancelled
Kanehsatà:ke Tourism, which started 2025 being heralded as a success story at Canada’s largest Indigenous tourism conference, is finishing the year unable to put on its marquee event in the wake of staffing issues.
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November 20, 2025Roller derby doc ready to roll
Eight years ago, Kahnawa’kehró:non Courtney Montour was flipping through the pages of The Eastern Door when a headline caught her eye: “Indigenous derby crew ready to roll overseas.”
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November 20, 2025Dreams take flight to Disney
It’s been a decade since Lindsay Jacobs first became involved in the Dreams Take Flight initiative, flying deserving children with special needs to Orlando, Florida, for a day at Disney World - but seeing the smiles on faces of participants never gets old.
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November 20, 2025Holiday parade all set
After last year’s cancellation, the Kahnawake holiday parade is officially returning on Saturday, November 29, bringing renewed community excitement, and new accessibility features.
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November 20, 2025Expo finds success in new season
It has been a year of firsts for the K-Town Collectables Expo: the first time running two one-day shows, the first shows at the Mohawk Super Bingo, and, after Sunday, the first time the Expo has been held this close to the holiday season.
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November 20, 2025Kahnawake Brewing Company wins silver
The Canada Beer Cup Awards Gala recently celebrated the best in Canadian brewing, and Kahnawake Brewing Company brought home silver for their English-style extra special bitter (ESB) pale ale, Hard Day’s Work.
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November 14, 2025Historic event aims to break barriers
From being a team of one in advocacy coordinator Iris Phillips’ basement during the COVID-19 pandemic, to having a staff and putting together a three-day conference focusing on special needs - a first in Kahnawake - Connecting Horizons has come a long way in educating about special needs and advocating for those that need it most in the community.
