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“Canada is continuing genocide”
At the daphne art centre in Tiohtià:ke on Friday, those in the room and watching the live stream heard the judges from the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal read out their verdict: the government of Canada has committed and continues to commit genocide against Indigenous Peoples.
Chiefs frustrated with Bill 1
Discussing Quebec’s proposed constitution, also known as Bill 1, was top of mind at the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) chiefs’ assembly last week, held in Montreal over four days.
Study shows pattern of violence
The second phase of a study into obstetric violence towards Indigenous women in Quebec has seen almost 100 more individuals share their testimonies with researchers, with stories from more than 130 women demonstrating a pattern of abuse across the province.
Child injured in ATV accident
An accident at Matty’s Park Monday night has put the focus once more on ATV usage in Kahnawake - particularly by those operating them that are younger than the official minimum age of 16.
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April 10, 2026Harvest Summit comes to Kahnawake
Discussions about traditional harvesting and navigating a path forward will be centre stage at the 2026 Kahnawake Harvest Summit, set to take place at the Legion next week.
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April 10, 2026Collaboration agreement signed
A new memorandum of understanding between the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the Abenaki Councils of Odanak and Wôlinak is being billed as a historic agreement that will create economic opportunities and strengthen opposition to governmental interference.
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April 9, 2026Nations support Rainbow Tobacco
As Rainbow Distribution prepares to continue a legal fight against Quebec following a series of tobacco seizures and searches, other nations have taken to social media to voice their support.
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April 9, 2026Applications open for renovation program
A new addition to the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Child and Family Services Renovation Program could ease the burden for multi-generation families living in one unit, with new provisions this year specifically earmarked for families to create additional bedrooms and bathrooms in living spaces.
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April 9, 2026Agricultural opposition to wind farms growing
As the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) and other interest groups call for a moratorium on new wind farm projects operated by private firms on agricultural land, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) finds itself having to plead its case to uphold its right to pursue own-source revenue.
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April 9, 2026Funding woes jeopardize programming
A lack of funding may shutter the All Nations Gathering Place going forward, something that project coordinators say could impact many in the community who benefit from free food programming and cultural activities.
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April 9, 2026Lots to do for Cultural Awareness Month
The Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KOR)’s event calendar for April is fully loaded, with activities, classes, and workshops that should appeal to a wide audience of Kahnawa’kehró:non for Cultural Awareness Month.
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April 9, 2026Sadie’s walk returns to Kahnawake
After a three-year hiatus, Friday marked the return of Sadie’s Walk, an annual tradition organized by the Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Program (KSDPP) since 1997.
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April 9, 2026Making moves for healthy masculinity
Jeremy Thompson was leading and attending workshops with Tkà:nios, where he works as a project assistant, when he noticed something about the participants.
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April 2, 2026Lead found in Survival School sap
As winter gives way to spring, members of the Mohawk Trail Longhouse express gratitude in ceremony for the maple trees - the Wáhta – that are so fundamental to Kanien’kehá:ka culture, a source of nourishment and medicine.
