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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June 20, 2025Right of way blocked in Kanehsatake
A historically used right of way situated on Oka Golf Club has recently been fenced off, much to the dismay of Kanehsata’kehró:non, who say that the closure of the passage is a further infringement on their inherent rights.
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June 20, 2025Criminal investigation continues on dumping
A new information package on dumping from Quebec’s environment ministry geared to Kanesatake community members seeks to clarify the ministry’s actions in response to local questions.
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June 20, 2025Gala honours entrepreneurs
Local entrepreneur Tammy Beauvais is on a mission to make financial knowledge accessible to Onkwehón:we, a goal that was recognized at the prestigious Nikanewin Gala in Quebec City last week.
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June 20, 2025Worst avoided in Creekside fire
Creekside Store will be closed “for the foreseeable future,” due to a fire that was thankfully contained quickly due to the actions of the two staff members working at the time of the fire, Calcifer Goodleaf and Christine Taylor.n
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June 20, 2025Eastern Door reclaims best overall title
It was a big night for The Eastern Door at the 45th Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) annual awards gala over the weekend.
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June 13, 2025Temperature rises on roadwork woes
A major Public Works project on Old Chateauguay Road has become a flashpoint in the push-and-pull between community safety fears and the need to facilitate the flow of visitors and locals, with Council and public safety officials left searching for solutions.
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June 13, 2025Gathering en masse for huge Expo
Even in the boldest predictions that the K-Town Collectables Expo organizers - Will Rice, Mike Brathwaite, and Eric Ravenelle - could make about how this year’s show at the Mohawk Bingo would go, they would not have thought it would be as big and busy as it was on Sunday.
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June 13, 2025Heavy wind damages parts of residential area
The strong wind that came through the residential area near Creekside Convenience Tuesday afternoon might not have been enough to be classified as a tornado by Environment Canada, but it was certainly enough to leave behind some damage.
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June 13, 2025Carney fails to consult on legislation
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) have responded with outrage to news that the federal government is planning legislation that would fast-track infrastructure projects, arguing that prime minister Mark Carney is putting communities at risk and sidestepping meaningful consultation.
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June 13, 2025Callout for Indigenous initiatives
If you think you’ve got the next big business idea, the time is now to apply for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund, offered for the fourth time by the Secretariat aux relations avec les Premieres Nations et les Inuit (SAA), with the application process managed by Tewatohnhi’saktha as per a Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) directive.
