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Last week, police intercepted a driver speeding more than 40 km/h over the speed limit in Kanesatake, in an incident that only highlights the ever-present issue of excessive speeding in the community.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the Kahnawake Cannabis Control Board (KCCB) are being sued for more than $6.5 million in damages, it was revealed this week.

When Indigenous leaders head to the National Assembly in Quebec City, a satisfying outcome is hardly likely. So last week, when they made the trek to bring their concerns about provincial justice minister Simon Jolin-Barrette’s hare-brained scheme to pass a polarizing (and legally dubious) Quebec constitution in the party’s waning days, it was a predictable exercise in futility.

A recent exhibition in Barcelona allowed Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Paul Rice to get a taste of what gaming looks like around the world, with valuable lessons brought back to help strengthen Kahnawake’s potential return to the online gaming industry.

This Wednesday’s community meeting at the Golden Age Club lasted until nearly 9 p.m., with community members engaging in discussions with Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chiefs for nearly five hours.

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has announced a new initiative to increase the number of Electronic Gaming Device (EGD) permits, a move that Council chiefs could generate further revenue for Kahnawake, but that has caused concern for some community members.

After months of his party trailing in the polls, Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) leader François Legault announced his resignation this Wednesday, a move that Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Cody Diabo said leaves questions for the future of the community’s relationship with the provincial government.

Last spring, Ioronhiateka Delisle’s stepson needed a new pair of skates, so they went to Play It Again Sports in Kirkland, part of the area covered by Kahnawake’s agreement with the province to exempt Kahnawa’kehró:non from Quebec Sales Tax (QST) at the point of sale.

When you work at a newspaper, every week is memorable. Just a quick glance at a front page from months ago can bring back a flood of memories. But while every week is distinct, the year can be a blur when you think of how fast 52 weeks go by.

With just days remaining before a court-ordered deadline for the federal government and First Nations organizations to submit proposals for reform of the on-reserve child welfare system, Indigenous Services minister Mandy Gull-Masty is confident there’s a path forward.