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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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April 18, 2025Thiewátion watstáhsion takarihón:ni’ tahonnohtáhrho’
Iotstohkó:ton ne ienonhwenhskeraráhkhwa’ kaiare’shòn:’a. Iotstóhkote’ ne onekwénhtara’ kaneniaríhton. Watstáhsion wattatákwas ò:wahste’. Áhsen niwanitskwahra’tsherá:ke aktóntie’ tsi ionteka’táhkhwa’ kakè:ron. Ohahaktóntie’ Tsi kana’tsheratátie’ Iohatátie’, kwah iah teionekhé:ren ne thén:nen ken’ ní:ioht aiontkáhtho’.
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April 11, 2025Rail maintenance prompts outcry
The council table will no longer sit idly as the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) rail line sprays glyphosate in the territory. The rail company has a history of spraying the chemical herbicide alongside the tracks that run through Kahnawake, but it won’t be permitted to continue any longer, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Jeremiah Johnson said.
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April 11, 2025Council commits to more collaboration
The Mohawk Council chiefs on the environment file have an updated mandate following this week’s Council meeting. It now includes a new commitment to do more to collaborate with community-led groups, said Ross Montour, the lead on the file.
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April 11, 2025COVID-19 outbreak declared
Four residents have tested positive for COVID-19 in the long-term care unit at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC). The outbreak was revealed in a media release by the hospital on Wednesday.
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April 11, 2025Jordan’s Principle info session upcoming
After procedural changes earlier this year sowed confusion for communities across Turtle Island seeking to access Jordan’s Principle services, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) has announced an information and Q&A session for the community, in the hopes of providing clarity to families accessing care.
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April 11, 2025Great showing for Tetewatierónnion
As part of Cultural Awareness Month, the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language & Cultural Center (KOR) held its yearly Tetewatierónnion variety show at the Knights of Columbus on Tuesday, drawing over 200 people to the hall.
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April 11, 2025March slated to oppose dispensaries
As the process for approving dispensary licences in Kahnawake trudges along, the 207 Longhouse has reaffirmed its position against Kahnawake’s potential cannabis industry, this week announcing an upcoming march expressing their opposition.
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April 11, 2025Fundraiser this weekend for Angus family
Over $11,000 in half-and-half tickets have been sold in support of the Angus family, who saw their beloved home destroyed in a fire in late March.
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April 11, 2025Mascot causes offence
The winner of 2025’s Kraft Hockeyville competition was announced last weekend – but some might have been taken aback to see an offensive mascot on-screen during the official livestream of the event, who was wearing a feathered war bonnet complete with colourful war paint on its cheeks.
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April 11, 2025Canada Post apologizes
Canada Post said they are in the preliminary stages of addressing an ongoing issue that saw Kanesatake addresses listed as being in Oka, having sent a written apology to Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) chiefs last week.
