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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May 23, 2025Local support for Moose Hide Campaign
Reaching local men and boys was a big focus of a free lunch held last week by Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS), where the family violence action group shared how the message of the Moose Hide Campaign fits in when discussing gender-based violence.
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May 23, 2025Health starts with sleep
Feeling good during the day is a big part of maintaining health, but it’s easy to forget just how important it is to make sure your body is also running well during your unconscious hours.
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May 23, 2025Rice attends energy summit
Advocating for Indigenous people to have at least 50 percent equity in renewable energy projects was a key message shared by Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Paul Rice at last week’s Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Summit, where he and other Indigenous leaders spoke with major stakeholders in the industry.
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May 23, 2025Input sought on housing pilot
Following an announcement in November that the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) had secured funding for new social housing, community input is being solicited on plans for a pilot project to build the homes with local labour.
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May 23, 2025A perfect prom
Kahnawake’s latest graduates were out in their best gowns and suits last week, marking the final weeks of their high school journey at Kahnawake Survival School’s (KSS) annual prom.
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May 23, 2025Motion Commotion replaces Racers for Health
Clouds of colour will be bursting into the air of Kahnawake in just a few short weeks, as the Kahnawake Youth Center (KYC) prepares for the first edition of a new running event that’s all about promoting community health in the most creative way possible.
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May 23, 2025Regional health survey seeks responses
The regional health survey is a way for community organizations in Kahnawake, and First Nations health and social services commissions outside of town, to get a full snapshot of the health issues faced my community members, helping them to develop future plans to improve health outcomes and monitor ongoing projects.
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May 23, 2025KSCS launches new website
From addictions support to assisted living, every Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services (KSCS) service has its own home on the organization’s brand-new website, which has been meticulously constructed over the last 18 months to ensure community members have easy access to the programs and initiatives they need.
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May 16, 2025Renewed questions about Diabo dismissal
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo was once a Kahnawake Peacekeeper, but that came to an end in 2017 when he was terminated in an ethics scandal, a fact already known to the community - even as much remains hazy.
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May 16, 2025New ministers signal hope
The grand chief of the Grand Council of the Crees, Norman A. Wapachee, was ecstatic on election night as his predecessor, Mandy Gull-Masty, inched past the competition and won a seat in Parliament representing the riding of Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou.
