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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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January 31, 2025Staffing struggles at medical transport
Wait times for transport to medical appointments might be longer than usual, the Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB) is warning. Staffing struggles are to blame.
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January 31, 2025A busy year for paramedics
The Kahnawake Fire Brigade’s ambulance crew responded to a record number of calls last year, more than any prior year.
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January 31, 2025Somebody has to give a dam
If you’re having beaver problems, Kenneth Canadian is the man to call. He isn’t just a technician for the Kahnawake Environment Protection Office (KEPO)
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January 31, 2025Pediatric specialist leaves hospital
A pediatrician who had been operating out of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) for nearly 25 years had his last day in-office this week, with his patients expected to be transferred to a new doctor in the coming weeks.
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January 31, 2025New funding for community’s youngest
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) signed an agreement this week that will bring in more than $1.3 million for programming to benefit children up to six years old.
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January 31, 2025Locals in Kanesatake awarded Coronation Medal
When all is said and done, 30,000 King Charles III Coronation Medals will have been awarded to people in Canada who have made substantial contributions to their communities and beyond.
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January 31, 2025Media program rolling
When Rachel Cree went to check her mail and found a flyer advising community members of a new media program in town, it struck a chord with her.
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January 31, 2025Kahnawa’kehró:non chef recognized
The Main, a Montreal-based online publication known as a directory of good places to go in the city, recently included Bona Fide – an Italian restaurant whose chef is Kahnawa’kehró:non David Alfred – on their list of best Italian restaurants in the city and best new restaurants of 2024. Bona Fide is located on St. Laurent Boulevard in Villeray, occupying the same space that Paloma did until it closed in August 2024.
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January 31, 2025Prestigious accolades for locals
Two Kahnawa’kehró:non found out this month they’d be awarded the prestigious King Charles III’s Coronation Medal.
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January 24, 2025Behind the scenes at Cultural Arts Center
It might feel like the project just broke ground, but Kahnawa’kehró:non driving up Highway 132 might have noticed the Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center (KCAC)
