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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September 4, 2025Kanesatake comes together at the powwow
This year’s Kanehsatà:ke Traditional Powwow was a time for Kanehsata’kehró:non and non-locals to come to town and spend a positive weekend of dancing, drumming, crafts, and good food - all the good things you’d expect in a powwow.
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September 4, 2025Bringing home birth back to Kanesatake
In the early hours of August 19, 2025, at precisely 12:47 a.m., a healthy baby boy was brought into the world under the glow of the moon at the Tekontateriéntare Multigenerational Center for Women’s Wellness at the Tsontkwahtentionhátie farm in Kanesatake.
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September 4, 2025A fruitful life planting
When speaking of her vegetable garden, Margaret Deer will say that the four dozen tomato, cucumber, and pepper plants she grows herself is all she can do anymore, showing how a vast swath of her backyard used to be covered by a huge variety of plants growing all over.
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August 29, 2025Former land manager under investigation
The former Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) land manager, who has positioned herself as the candidate of ethics and transparency in the stalled MCK elections, has come under fire after an anonymous letter detailed allegations that she abused her office for personal gain.
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August 29, 2025Additions made to code of conduct
A new proposed code of conduct for Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs includes major additions and changes, including a formal dress code, tighter rules about social media use, and stricter prohibitions regarding conflicts of interest.
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August 29, 2025Staff prepare for return to school
Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) staff took a turn in the student seat as part of their back to school preparations, taking part in a series of workshops focused on understanding more about cultural teachings as well as what it’s like to be a learner.
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August 29, 2025New info at meeting
Updates were aplenty at this week’s community meeting, with new information about upcoming additions to Client Based Services, external government relations, and potential tolls among the news shared.
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August 29, 2025Council asserts sovereignty
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo said that a meeting this week with Quebec’s minister of justice was “very disturbing,” adding that proposals for the province to develop its own constitution could undermine the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed with Kahnawake last winter.
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August 29, 2025Calls for ABC board
One community member has been elected by acclamation to the Alcoholic Beverages Control Board (ABC), leaving six seats still vacant that will be open for nominations until Saturday, September 6.
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August 29, 2025Phillips to fill new role with Council
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) announced on Wednesday that commissioner of public safety Lloyd Phillips will be returning to the political side of council, as he was named the new chief political advisor to the Council of chiefs.
