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While Kahnawake’s legal counsel believes the worst outcome was averted for First Nations across the country, the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling against the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake has nevertheless left that community, already strapped for cash, forced to consider its options for a debt of $2 million and counting.

Since a damning report exposed evidence of ongoing practices of obstetric violence and imposed sterilization of First Nations and Inuit women in Quebec back in 2022, more research has brought to light further, wide-reaching the implications, with a new report this week revealing the financial burden faced by victims who wish to restore their fertility.

Six lucky kids from Kahnawake were treated to a hockey extravaganza last week, complete with a special trip to the Bauer facilities to see how the magic is made, training with the Concordia Stingers, and a full day with the Montreal Canadiens.

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are set to take another step forward in modernizing policing services, thanks to the approval of a nearly $500,000 funding allocation for advanced law enforcement technology.

A new mandate for Kahnawake’s Gaming Working Group (GWG) could strengthen the industry enough to double annual gaming revenue in the community, according to Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Paul Rice - though some have reservations about the wording of the mandate, which includes requirements to negotiate agreements with other entities to recognize Kahnawake’s jurisdiction.

Concordia University has cancelled its annual powwow, what was once a fall tradition and longstanding cultural event that draws Indigenous students, alumni, and community members to the downtown campus.

Three new support programs through the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) Client-Based Services department aim to fill in gaps for those in need of financial assistance in Kahnawake.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)’s executive director Onerahtókha Marquis is on leave from the organization, with no clear timeline to her possible return to office or reason for departure, K1037 Radio first reported last week.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) will see nearly $200,000 flow into the community over the next two years, in an agreement that could serve as a model for other First Nations across Turtle Island.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is in a strong financial position, according to director of Financial Services Nikola Mirkovic after a recent annual audit of the organization’s consolidated finances was released to the community last week.