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After 40 years, Albany declares Kahnawake day
Forty years ago, some of Kahnawake’s finest took a rag-tag group of around 75 paddlers under their wing, guiding them through a paddling journey re-enacting the route to Albany that would’ve been used as part of the historic fur trade.
Powwow back for 34th edition
After more than three decades of dancing, drumming, and fun in the summer sun, the enthusiasm for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-wow is not slowing down.
Work continues on Old Chateauguay Road
The OCR Phase II project to finish replacing the water and sewer systems on the Old Chateauguay Road (OCR) is on schedule, with the underground infrastructure on the stretch by the OCR Gaz Bar set to be completed by early next week.
Quebec more stringent with tax exemptions
At the end of June, Heidi Diabo was trying to purchase a door at the CANAC hardware store in Beauharnois, when she was left rattled by an interaction with an employee she felt was the result of her being visibly Indigenous.
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September 26, 2025Fundraising enters final phase
Two years ago, Tióhrhano Diabo couldn’t pronounce the name his grandmother gave him. That changed when he embarked on his language-learning journey, enrolling in the Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program run by the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KOR).
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September 26, 2025Orange Shirt Day set for Tuesday
Community members are invited to join in remembering the children who didn’t come home for this year’s Orange Shirt Day, with a community breakfast scheduled for Tuesday morning at the Golden Age Club.
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September 25, 2025More weekend closures for Mercier
Commuters planning to travel between Montreal and the South Shore this weekend should prepare for significant disruptions.
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September 25, 2025Peacekeepers launch major tech upgrade
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are set to take another step forward in modernizing policing services, thanks to the approval of a nearly $500,000 funding allocation for advanced law enforcement technology.
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September 25, 2025Beading big in Akwesasne
Some of Kahnawake’s finest beaders were in Akwesasne last weekend for the Native North American Travelling College’s International Iroquois Beadwork Conference, held at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre.
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September 25, 2025Alcohol board ready to go
Following repeated nomination days for the Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) Board, the body is preparing for onboarding after the latest nominations rounded out the seven-member board.
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September 25, 2025Six new Peacekeepers join the team
The Peacekeepers have welcomed six new members to their growing team, marking a significant step in expanding local law enforcement capacity.
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September 25, 2025New gaming mandate made official
A new mandate for Kahnawake’s Gaming Working Group (GWG) could strengthen the industry enough to double annual gaming revenue in the community, according to Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Paul Rice - though some have reservations about the wording of the mandate, which includes requirements to negotiate agreements with other entities to recognize Kahnawake’s jurisdiction.
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September 25, 2025Invasive species management plan underway
A new pilot project from the Kahnawake Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is aimed at protecting wildlife in the area from invasive species, with four different areas being monitored to track the long-term success of removal efforts in the community.
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September 25, 2025Inter-school reconciliation event returns
Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School will once again walk alongside students from Oka and Two Mountains in an effort to promote understanding, reconciliation, and solidarity following Orange Shirt Day.
