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As the ongoing issue of traffic caused by construction in Chateauguay continues to cause friction, a few members of the community have decided to take matters into their own hands, a fact that has caused some concern for the Peacekeepers and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK).

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo wanted to bring the community’s grievances directly to prime minister Mark Carney this week at the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) special chiefs assembly in Ottawa, but these hopes were dashed.

The approval of a new pedestrian bridge connecting Kahnawake to Tekakwitha Island was announced late this week, a project that promises to improve safety and accessibility.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Arnold Boyer told the provincial health minister last week that newly passed legislation could result in patient care being treated like “fast food,” with performance targets creating a kind of “fast medicine” that could compromise doctors’ abilities to properly evaluate patients.

Tree pruning in the community by Hydro Quebec has been suspended, a move that comes after some homeowners were recently upset to find trees near their houses had been removed without their prior knowledge.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake participated again this year in the long-standing Movember campaign, raising awareness for causes like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health issues.

Tomorrow is the day for the Kanesatake Christmas Bazaar, which is set to see 15 vendors take to the local church hall for a day of holiday cheer.

Kanehsata’kehró:non Mary Hannaburg has been at many tables over the years where the Indian Act was debated, but she believes recently passed amendments to Bill S-2, which would axe the second-generation cut-off rule, are more promising than ever before.

Kahnawake students benefitted from a spontaneous community effort to distribute fresh, organic vegetables including carrots, potatoes, beets, and cabbage to local schools to bring fresh, organic vegetables into classrooms, highlighting the importance of community collaboration and food sovereignty.

Every year, Karonhiaráhstha’s Winter Wonderland gets bigger and bigger, and with a full year to plan for their Playground venue, this year’s edition, the 11th, is looking like it will be the biggest one yet.