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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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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.
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June 6, 2025Alliance brings border message to Washington
The Jay Treaty Border Alliance brought a narrow focus to the capital of the United States this week, demanding the country end blood quantum requirements for border-crossing rights and respect that it is up to First Nations to determine their own membership.
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June 6, 2025New admin at two local schools
Kahnawake Survival School (KSS) will have a new leader next year, with Sha’teiohserí:io Patton set to become the school’s new principal, while Melissa Lasante will serve as the new associate principal at Kateri School.
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June 6, 2025Council changes up portfolios
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) announced that the portfolios of certain Council chiefs have been adjusted following a review - although none were made in terms of changing leads.
