News
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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August 8, 2025Investigation into social media posts
An active investigation is underway with the Peacekeepers, concerning social media posts of a “graphic nature” involving community members.
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August 8, 2025Summit to mix research with memories
The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program will be hosting the Indigenous Health Research Summit (IHRS) from September 10-12 in a collaborative effort with the Tahatikonhsontóntie’ Quebec Network Environment for Indigenous Health Research (Qc-NEIHR).
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August 8, 2025Housing program meets volunteer initiative
A new initiative is taking shape in Kahnawake to help vulnerable community members address critical home repair needs. PlanIt Consulting & Communications, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Quebec (HHQ), has launched a pilot housing repair program to begin in September 2025.
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August 7, 2025Working group meeting on pause
A visit from the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (WGEID) that is meant to take place in Canada before the end of June next year may be put on hold, as a result of a funding crisis within the UN.
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August 7, 2025Tattoo gathering coming up
Kanesatake’s Traditional Indigenous Tattoo Gathering is set to return next month, and organizer Karonhienhawe Nicholas is ready to welcome artists from across Turtle Island to the event.
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August 7, 2025Creekside closes up shop
After 12 years of serving Kahnawake, Creekside Store has decided to shutter its doors, much to the dismay of hundreds of community members who have taken to social media to share fond memories of the beloved local business.
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August 7, 2025Prenatal program supports local families
Launched for the first time in Kahnawake, Sken:nen tsi Aiethiiehiaronhseke is a prenatal program that recently concluded its first eight-week session. From June 1 to July 24, it supported 10 local families through a culturally grounded, community-based approach to birth preparation.
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August 7, 2025Fire destroys home
A fire that resulted in the demolition of a house early Sunday morning was the latest in a year where there has been an abnormally high amount of structure fires, according to Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB) chief Wihse Stacey.
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August 1, 2025New ultrasound services launched
A brand-new ultrasound machine will help ensure community members can receive the care they need at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC), eliminating the long wait times faced by those forced to get ultrasounds at nearby hospitals in the absence of services in town.
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August 1, 2025Q&A: Planning taxes and estates
For many community members, the topics of taxes and estate planning are difficult ones to navigate. From understanding wills and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)’s role in estate planning, to dealing with tax complaints and filing issues, there’s a multitude of problems that Kahnawa’kehró:non need support with on a daily basis.
