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This weekend, Mark Carney will reach one year as prime minister of Canada, but the community is still waiting for a meaningful shift when it comes to nation-to-nation relations, according to Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo.

As the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel continues into its third week, oil prices have increased dramatically across the board, translating to spikes at the pump not seen since Russia’s attack on Ukraine began in 2022.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is continuing to meet with political leaders across the spectrum, recently sitting down with Conservative Party of Quebec leader Eric Duhaime as part of their efforts to ensure Kahnawake’s political priorities are considered in provincial politics.

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN)’s three-day Economic and Infrastructure Summit held in Tiohtià:ke brought together Indigenous leaders and experts to exchange knowledge and engage in dialogue on closing the socioeconomic, housing, and infrastructure gaps in Indigenous communities when compared to the rest of the country.

While the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake seeks community input for policies governing Tioweró:ton, some members of the caretaker council have expressed their opposition to Kahnawake’s approach to governance of the territory.

Kahnawake’s youngest hockey stars impressed players from the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) last week during a skills clinic at the Kahnawake Sports Complex, organized in partnership with the Montreal Victoire.

Kahnawake’s health authority believes a $1.55 billion commitment from the federal government towards Jordan’s Principle is good news – but said there’s still more left to be done before it can confidently say that no child in the community will be left behind.

On March 8, the community and the world mark International Women’s Day, which is not just a moment to express appreciation but also an opportunity to reflect on the place women and girls have in society, culture, and our lives.

Consultation sessions will be taking place over the coming weeks for updated Terms of Reference documents for Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs, with both radio and in-person sessions prepared to share information with the community.

A string of wampum beads was returned to the community last week, in collaboration with the outside organization that had it in its possession for almost 50 years, the Bank of Canada Museum in Ottawa.