News
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 17, 2025Complete fire ban in effect for Tioweró:ton
A complete fire ban is now in effect across Tioweró:ton and the wider Laurentian region due to unusually dry conditions and unseasonably warm weather.
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October 17, 2025Report details services for sterilization survivors
Since a damning report exposed evidence of ongoing practices of obstetric violence and imposed sterilization of First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec back in 2022, more research has brought to light further, wide-reaching the implications, with a new report this week revealing the financial burden faced by victims who wish to restore their fertility.
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October 17, 2025Code of conduct officially approved
Following a feedback period with community engagement sessions and in-person meetings, the new Code of Conduct for Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs has officially been approved.
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October 17, 2025Charges in Lake of Two Mountains dumping
Charges have been laid against some of the individuals accused of illegal dumping and other unsanctioned work on the shores of the Lake of Two Mountains, The Eastern Door has learned.
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October 17, 2025Caretaker Council officially recognized
The Federal Court has granted a motion for injunctive relief designating the incumbent Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) chiefs as a caretaker Council with a limited, administrative mandate.
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October 17, 2025Bizarre voicemails frighten community
No criminal charges will be laid after local schools were closed Tuesday in response to troubling voicemail messages left at Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK).
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October 17, 2025Hurtful incident at Costco
When an employee at the Costco in Laval dropped a box of shoes, Kanehsata’kehró:non Kane Montour picked it up and handed it to her.
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October 17, 2025Preparing for spooky season
For James Day, every day is Halloween, but as we approach the end of October and the rest of town readies itself for ghouls and ghosts, he’s more excited than ever to welcome people to the 20th anniversary edition of his Haunted Woods.
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October 17, 2025Celebrating 50 years of the Friendship Centre
Fifty years ago, the Native Friendship Centre of Montreal (NFCM) opened its doors as a safe haven for Indigenous people living in the city, a space to gather, share stories, access essential services, and stay connected to culture.
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October 10, 2025Government says no to Guy Favreau
Contrary to what had been announced following the departure of Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) from Kahnawake in March, there will be no ISC regional office in Montreal after all - which means the already less than ideal situation for those looking to renew status cards in person will not be getting better anytime soon.
