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As 2025 gives way to 2026, Kahnawake is getting one step closer to inaugurating its new multipurpose arts and culture building.

Skye Thomas has always loved being involved in the work of community organizations, and with a wealth of experience planning and supporting local charity events, she said she’s ready to take the lead at the Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF), where she’s stepping into her new role as executive director.

Signups for the Chateauguay Raiders’ football winter camps are ongoing, and the football association is hoping to bolster its ranks of new players for the upcoming season, particularly in older age groups.

Kahnawa’kehró:non can expect to see a $500 payment hit their accounts in the coming months, part of a one-time Inflationary Benefit Payment financed by revenue from gaming.

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.

As 2025 draws to a close and we prepare to welcome 2026, The Eastern Door staff took a look back at the last 12 months of news in Kahnawake. And, as we find ourselves saying every year, what a year it has been! From major arts projects for some of Kahnawake’s finest acting talent to community protests about cannabis and traffic, we’ve recapped it all below.

The suspension of the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) elections was easily one of the biggest local stories of the year, but there was plenty more taking place in Kanesatake/Kanehsatake in 2025.

It was a huge year for sports in Kahnawake, with championship wins and draft selections going along with medals, much effort, and lots of fun!

On February 14, while he was still captain of the Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters, the player from Akwesasne suffered a scary injury after he fell into the boards, necessitating a hospital stay and ending his Junior career.

The Housing Initiative Team foresees breaking ground on the first rammed earth triplex in Kanesatake in spring 2026, according to an update provided to The Eastern Door by Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) caretaker chief Amy Beauvais.