KSCS Pledges $1M For the new KCAC

Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) has pledged $1M to help build the Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center and Museum (KCAC). Ground has already been broken in Kahnawake for the 4170 square meter facility that will serve as the permanent home for the Kanien’kéha:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KORLCC), and the Turtle Island Theatre. Derek Montour, Executive Director of KSCS on investing in the future:

“At the end of the the KORLCC and the ‘drama, arts center’ arts and museum we think is a critical component to our wellness and our identity and our culture, we whole-heartedly think that’s in the best interests of our children for generations to come, therefore, we went with this large donation to try and help.”

The total cost for construction is projected to pegged to be at the $56 million dollar mark.