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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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March 28, 2025The legacy of Karihwenhawe Lazore
Even at the end of her life, Karihwenhawe Dorothy Lazore was laser-focused on doing the work to preserve her language.
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March 28, 2025Young scientists win big
From seeing the northern lights to watching Inuit throat singers, students from Kahnawake’s schools had a trip to remember last week in Nunavik, where winning awards at the Quebec Indigenous Science Fair was just one highlight of many.
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March 28, 2025Council chief on medical leave
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Iohahí:io Delisle is expected to be on medical leave until May 1.
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March 28, 2025Integration bill incites critiques
There are concerns Quebec’s new “national integration model” aimed at immigrants could also harm Onkwehóh:we in the province. The proposed model aims to impose Quebec culture as the “common culture” that both immigrants and “cultural minorities” must adhere to, wording that’s raised alarm at the council table.
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March 28, 2025Extra funds secured through new agreement
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are expected to receive nearly $13 million in additional funding over the next five years, following negotiations with Quebec and Canada, police chief Dwayne Zacharie shared this week.
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March 28, 2025Canada still defendant in Northvolt litigation
Canada must participate in upcoming proceedings at Quebec Superior Court over its alleged failure to consult the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) over an electric car battery plant, a judge has ruled.
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March 28, 2025Sober driving service expands
After proving to be a roaring success during special events over the last few years, nKahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS)’ Sober Driving Initiative is here to stay, now offering free rides every Friday and Saturday night to help reduce the amount of drinking and driving in the community.
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March 28, 2025Flu hits long-term care unit
There is an ongoing outbreak of influenza in the long-term care unit at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC). Visitors can still come in but are being asked to wear masks and practice hand hygiene while doing so.
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March 28, 2025Council sued for $220 million
Magic Palace is seeking an unprecedented $220.57 million in damages from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and grand chief Cody Diabo as part of its lawsuit to challenge the closure of its gaming business. The amount at stake, hypothetically, would swallow up almost the entirety of the MCK’s net financial assets, most recently reported to total $248.64 million, with untold implications for the community’s financial health.
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March 28, 2025Kanesatake grand chief removed, Commission rules
Following an Ethics Commission hearing requested - and boycotted - by Victor and Valerie Bonspille, a ruling has been rendered: the pair have vacated their positions on the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) and no longer hold political office.
