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 14, 2025Getting in the Spirit of Wellness
Whether you want to find wellness in spin class or weaving class, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services (KSCS) has you covered with this year’s Spirit of Wellness month, running until the end of November across the community.
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November 7, 2025Council opposes Indian Act bill
A new bill that would amend the Indian Act could see thousands of individuals become entitled to status that weren’t before, a situation that Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Jeremiah Johnson said could be problematic.
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November 7, 2025Tourism heads to Wolastoqiyik Nation
Leaders in tourism travelled from across Quebec to the Wolastoqiyik Nation last week, where connections were made between Kahnawake Tourism and those who want to support the future of Kanatahkwèn:ke, Kahnawake’s future Cultural Arts Center.
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November 7, 2025Short-term care unit expands
As part of a push to support patients locally, the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) has announced increased capacity in its short-term care unit - including one bed specifically reserved for patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders.
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November 7, 2025207 Closure starts Monday
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) this week announced a complete closure of the northbound entry of Route 207 between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. on weekdays, a measure that will take effect from Monday, November 10, until further notice.
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November 7, 2025Construction near Kahnawake reverberates
Even before a massive construction project turned St. Jean Baptiste Boulevard and the portion of Highway 132/138 that goes into Kahnawake into a round-the-clock traffic jam, there was already, in the minds of many, a traffic crisis in the community.
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November 7, 2025New director for Environment Protection
In 12 years with the Kahnawake Environment Protection Office (KEPO), Patrick Ragaz has seen a lot of work done to try and make Kahnawake and its environment better and has been a part of a lot of that work, too.
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November 7, 2025No charges in pandemic response probe
Meeting with complainants this week, prosecutors revealed there will be no charges in a multiyear investigation into Kanesatake’s pandemic response team, the Emergency Response Unit (ERU), following allegations of improper financial practices.
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November 7, 2025New mayor of Oka elected, promises change
After more than a decade in office, Pascal Quevillon, who at times incensed Kanehsata’kehró:non with his public comments about the community, is no longer mayor of Oka following the election of Patrick Hardy to the post.
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November 7, 2025Three more seasons of the Hills
The residents of Arlen, Texas, will continue to grace screens for at least three more seasons, as it was announced that the King of the Hill reboot has been renewed for production seasons 15, 16, and 17.
