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From being a team of one in advocacy coordinator Iris Phillips’ basement during the COVID-19 pandemic, to having a staff and putting together a three-day conference focusing on special needs - a first in Kahnawake - Connecting Horizons has come a long way in educating about special needs and advocating for those that need it most in the community.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) commissioner of justice Kevin Fleischer has confirmed that the long-anticipated Community Justice Centre has received full funding and is moving steadily toward completion. The new facility is expected to break ground early next year.

Under a grey November sky, the sound of drums echoed through the streets, flags waved gently in the breeze, footsteps marched, and quiet reflection filled the streets of Kahnawake on Saturday as community members gathered for the annual Remembrance Day parade. 

Whether you want to find wellness in spin class or weaving class, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services (KSCS) has you covered with this year’s Spirit of Wellness month, running until the end of November across the community.

As part of a push to support patients locally, the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) has announced increased capacity in its short-term care unit - including one bed specifically reserved for patients undergoing treatment for substance use disorders.

As the community prepares to mark Remembrance Day, the Royal Canadian Legion Mohawk Branch 219 is leading a full week of activities to honour local veterans. For Legion president Ray Deer, the upcoming week is a time to remember, visit, and celebrate those who served.

The Halloween essence came alive in Kahnawake last Saturday as families packed the Kahnawake Sports Complex with 22 trunks for the annual Trunk or Treat, hosted by Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS).

Bridges were built between organizations in Kahnawake and Akwesasne last week, with a special meeting at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) office facilitating discussions about how best elders can be supported in the community.

A new report from the federal auditor general has found massive shortcomings from Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), identifying several weak areas that result in communities facing inadequate access to services and programs.

For James Day, every day is Halloween, but as we approach the end of October and the rest of town readies itself for ghouls and ghosts, he’s more excited than ever to welcome people to the 20th anniversary edition of his Haunted Woods.