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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 13, 2025Moratorium on cannabis
Though retail sale of cannabis has never been legal in Kahnawake, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has enacted an official 45-day moratorium, acknowledging “renewed opposition” from community members on the matter.
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June 13, 2025Wheelchair Challenge a learning experience
As part of last week’s Disability Awareness Week activities, six members of organizations in the community took part in the Wheelchair Challenge, facing a normal day’s work from the perspective of someone who needs to use a wheelchair in their everyday life. Here’s what each of them had to share about their experiences.
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June 13, 2025The start of a language journey
Teiotenharò:se’ Stacey doesn’t remember a specific moment that made her want to complete the Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program, she’s just always been certain that it would be a part of her journey as a young Kanien’kehá:ka woman.
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June 13, 2025Want to run for Council?
With the notice of nominations posted Wednesday, it’s time for those considering vying for a seat on the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) to begin organizing their candidacies.
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June 13, 2025Family Day is back
As the school year comes to a close, community members can once again look forward to a festive day of family fun, with the Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) Family Day event returning for the first time since 2023.
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June 13, 2025Two Mountains Police chase car into Kanesatake
The Two Mountains Police veered far from their jurisdiction onto Kanesatake territory on Tuesday in a high-speed chase that ended with a crash on Ahsennénhson.
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June 13, 2025Two-Spirit mural brightens Montreal
In the heart of Hochelaga, in Montreal’s east end, splashes of neon colour consume the side of an otherwise grey residential building. Shades of turquoise, pink, blue, and green are encircled in orange and yellow, forming the shape of three abstract faces, the bottom one featuring an open third eye.
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June 13, 2025Ready to ride into summer
For the 18th year, Jim Foote has donated a bicycle to a lucky Kateri School student, and this year’s winner, Lacey McComber, is thrilled about her new wheels.
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June 13, 2025Jacobs excels with graduate degree
Iakowennaiéwas Falen Jacobs has added a lot to her life over the past four years. She’s gained a new job title, a new baby, and somehow along the way, two more academic qualifications, putting a second master’s degree and two graduate certificates to her list of educational achievements.
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June 6, 2025Kahnawake comes out for Kidney Walk
Kahnawake lent its weight to Sunday’s 10th annual Chateauguay Kidney Walk, with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) team in support of a local dialysis advocate raising close to $5,000 - by far the most of any team.
