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Community responds to robbery
Community members are calling for more security to be implemented in Kahnawake, following the robbery of an elder in broad daylight this week.
First Kidney Walk raises awareness
Huddles of umbrellas bobbed to upbeat tunes at Kahnawake’s first-ever Kidney Walk, as Kahnawa’kehró:non refused to let the rain deter them from taking action against kidney disease.
Proposed expansion of language laws
An expansion to Quebec’s Bill 101 could see language restrictions extended to adult and vocational education centres - a move that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) says could impose more barriers on community members seeking education.
Home destroyed by fire
The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB), with the help of Chateauguay’s fire department, fought a house fire in the Route 207/Highway 138 junction area on Tuesday, resulting in the total loss of the residence.
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October 30, 2025Making connections for elder care
Bridges were built between organizations in Kahnawake and Akwesasne last week, with a special meeting at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) office facilitating discussions about how best elders can be supported in the community.
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October 24, 2025Radiothon a resounding success
The recent K1037 radiothon has once again highlighted the power of community and collaboration in Kahnawake. What began as a weekend fundraiser to support the new Kanatahkwèn:ke (where the village is picked up) Cultural Arts Center turned into a record-breaking event, raising over $660,000, well beyond the original target of $200,000.
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October 24, 2025Settlement in Montour ouster
A confidential settlement has been reached between the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the former head of Mohawk Online, whose allegations of wrongful dismissal and defamation jolted the 2024 MCK elections.
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October 24, 2025Dumping defendants feel unfairly targeted
Attending his hearing without a lawyer on Friday, Timmy Etienne, one of 13 defendants facing charges under the federal Fisheries Act for work carried out on the shoreline of the Lake of Two Mountains, entered a plea of not guilty.
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October 24, 2025Route 207 project entering initial phase
The Route 207 Rehabilitation Project is the next major roadwork project announced for Kahnawake as the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) continues efforts to remake the community’s road and increase access to water and sewage treatment systems.
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October 24, 2025Tree cutting causes controversy
For three decades, Morgan Dell has returned home each day to the familiar sight of seven pine trees, lovingly planted by her mother, May Delaronde, in front of her home at the end of Old Chateauguay Road.
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October 24, 2025Caucus meets in Akwesasne
The federal minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations said she would share concerns raised by attendees at this week’s Iroquois Caucus with her parliamentary peers, part of an effort to hear more about the issues affecting communities directly.
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October 23, 2025New complaints officer
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has announced the appointment of a new complaints officer, Martha Montour, by the Justice Services Division of the MCK.
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October 23, 2025Youth program inspires leaders
From rubbing shoulders with senators and ministers to participating in roundtable discussions and workshops, youth from communities across Turtle Island were ready to learn this week, as part of the three-day Next Generation program led by First Nations Executive Education (FNEE).
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October 23, 2025Indigenous Services deemed unsatisfactory
A new report from the federal auditor general has found massive shortcomings from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), identifying several weak areas that result in communities facing inadequate access to services and programs.
