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As Kahnawa’kehró:non Waneek Horn-Miller looked out at the thousands of Onkwehón:we who had flocked to Ottawa for the WAVES 2025 Global Indigenous Language Summit last week, she was struck just how many people had united behind the common goal of celebrating Indigenous languages.

Community members have been selling luminaries and preparing their groups for the 2025 edition of the Purple Ribbon Walk/Tetewatatia’takéhnhahs, set to take place tomorrow evening (Saturday) at Karonhianónhnha School.

Representatives of 2021’s electoral officer, Annie Neashish, visited the community on Sunday to discuss the possibility of taking over administration of the cancelled election, according to multiple sources, following a letter from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) that seemed to endorse the initiative.

Kanesatake was represented at both the Canada Games and Lacrosse Canada’s Minor Box Nationals last week, proving the community’s commitment to lacrosse is paying off with opportunities to compete against the best in the country.

The 2025 Minor Box Lacrosse Nationals in Halifax saw two teams with Kahnawa’kehró:non players take home medals.

Like everyone else, we were sickened, shocked, and horrified to learn about a social media account on which a small group of local men sexualized, violated, and victimized women and girls from the community.

Women from Kahnawake, Akwesasne, and Kanesatake may be victims of a disturbing campaign of sexual harassment, after an individual came across indecent images of her and others posted non-consensually online.

The Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF) disbursed more money than ever before at the 10th edition of its Karonhiaráhstha Scholarship Award Ceremony last week, supporting 40 of Kahnawake’s brightest young minds as they pursue careers in the medical field.n

The heat was intense this week, with temperatures reaching well into the 30s, and humidex of 40 C. To help the community avoid heat-related illnesses, Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) opened up the Turtle Bay Elders’ Lodge for the community to serve as a cooling shelter during the sweltering weather.

A report compiling community ideas for what to do with more than 500 acres of returned lands along Highway 30 and Old Chateauguay Road has officially been released, with ideas including housing projects, conservation, and environmental protection.