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Greater community involvement is at the heart of new amendments made to the constitution of the Kahnawake Justice Commission, with changes to the composition of the commission and overall mandate focusing on better servicing Kahnawake.

For Iris Phillips, advocacy coordinator for Connecting Horizons, next week’s Disability Awareness Week activities are an important part of the organization’s efforts in advocating and educating.

The regional health survey is a way for community organizations in Kahnawake, and First Nations health and social services commissions outside of town, to get a full snapshot of the health issues faced my community members, helping them to develop future plans to improve health outcomes and monitor ongoing projects.

From addictions support to assisted living, every Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services (KSCS) service has its own home on the organization’s brand-new website, which has been meticulously constructed over the last 18 months to ensure community members have easy access to the programs and initiatives they need.

The grand chief of the Grand Council of the Crees, Norman A. Wapachee, was ecstatic on election night as his predecessor, Mandy Gull-Masty, inched past the competition and won a seat in Parliament representing the riding of Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou.

The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) audited financial statements for the 2023-2024 fiscal year are now available, but the community’s finances remain somewhat opaque, even after several months of delays.

Following setbacks in court, the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera are seeking help from the Coroner’s office in their fight against McGill University after obtaining a report they say reveals new evidence of human remains around the former Royal Victoria Hospital site.

After procedural changes earlier this year sowed confusion for communities across Turtle Island seeking to access Jordan’s Principle services, Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) has announced an information and Q&A session for the community, in the hopes of providing clarity to families accessing care.

Close to 2,000 seeds have gone out to schools and daycares in town, thanks to Mohawk Council chief Stephen McComber. 

Cultural Awareness Month is well underway, an opportunity to soak in and express the history and culture of Kahnawake.