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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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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.
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April 11, 2025Lawyer for Kahnawake weighs in on Sylvestre
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) did not go it alone at the Supreme Court of Canada, which heard Council’s appeal last month against Sylvestre et al.
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April 11, 2025Spring has (almost) sprung
Despite the frosty weather this week, signs of spring are beginning to show in Kahnawake, and with the weather set to warm up in the coming weeks, locals can expect flora and fauna to continue shaking off the winter snow.
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April 11, 2025McComber hopeful for future of food production
Close to 2,000 seeds have gone out to schools and daycares in town, thanks to Mohawk Council chief Stephen McComber.
