Author: Jeremy Zafran

  The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) and the Capital Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) are conducting geotechnical studies through December 20th ahead of the replacement of 4 culverts in the community. That work will only take place next fall. Tyler Moulton is the Environmental Projects Coordinator for Aquatic Habitats at KEPO: […]

  Several important meetings are being attended outside of the territory, requiring the attendance of the External Government Relations (EGR) Portfolio Team and Technicians from the Office of the Council of Chiefs (OCC). Today, Ohenton Í:rate ne Ratsisahiens Cody Diabo is in Ottawa attending the Iroquois Caucus General Assembly. Ratsénhaienhs Jeffrey Diabo is in Ottawa […]

  The Housing Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is launching the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)-Child and Family Services Renovation Program, designed to support owner-occupied households with children and youth by addressing substandard housing conditions that may pose health and safety risks. A launch event will take place on Tuesday, December 17th, from 10am […]

  Some traffic information for the upcoming weekend starting with only one lane available in either direction for the Mercier Bridge starting from tonight at 11pm until 8 am Saturday morning. The Airlie exit and entrances will be open during that work. The 221 will be closed in both directions from 7 pm tonight until […]

  Proactive steps to address growing concerns over traffic and public safety in the community are being taken by Council. The MCK, in collaboration with Public Safety, Public Works and the Kahnawake Peacekeepers, are taking measures to mitigate the impacts of increased road traffic and enhance the safety of all Kahnawa’kehró:non. In addition to the […]

  Administrators at Indian Way School say they will go to the Peacekeepers with video of violators who run the stop sign in front of their school and even ignore the red flashing lights on the school bus as children are being dropped off and picked up. Alma Diabo is the Administrator at Indian Way. […]

  The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre initiated a lockdown just before 6 pm yesterday. According to executive director Valerie Diabo, it was on account of a threat to shoot up the hospital. That threat was made to the receptionist at 5:48 pm. In a statement, the Hospital immediately activated safety protocols and The Peacekeepers were […]

  After 18 years, Erica Delisle is leaving the Mohawk Council. She has resigned as the Director of Financial Services effective at the end of the year. Erica began her tenure at the MCK in 2006 with the Human Resources Unit, later moving into her director position in 2009. Executive Director Onerahtókha Marquis on receiving […]

  The Justice Services Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is hosting an informational session on  Ionkwatahónhsate Victim Services. The session will take place on Thursday, November 21st, at the Golden Age Club. There is a: “Lunch and Learn” from 12 noon to 1:30pm; “Supper & Learn” from 5:30pm to 7pm. Presenters Cheryl Lahache […]

  The Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board (KCCB) has granted a Micro-Cultivation License to MSJ Cultivation. The license, granted on November 8th, is valid for 5 years. MSJ’s site is listed on Route-138. The company has also been issued a Health Canada Micro-Cultivation License and by holding both licenses, they are now able to possess cannabis […]