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Author: Paul Graif

  • Walking Bridge will Connect Tekakwitha Island to Kahnawake

    Walking Bridge will Connect Tekakwitha Island to Kahnawake

    Access to Tekakwitha Island will soon be a lot easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Ratitsénhaienhs Arnold Boyer, of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake,  says a new pre-fabricated structure will be installed adjacent to the vehicle bridge, early in 2026.

    “This has been in the long process of being planned out since I was in council  we have talked about this,” Boyer said. “Actually, we have good news. The project is going ahead. It’s going to be rolled out in January. It’s gong to be a pre-fabricated structure that’s assembled on site, delivered, installed and ready to roll.”

    The bridge will be 12 feet wide, which would enable three wheelchairs to cross at the same time.

    The entire project is being fully funded by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), including design and construction coordination. All construction work will be tendered exclusively to Kahnawa’kehró:non. The construction is expected to take only a few months and be ready in time for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow in July.

     

  • Mercier Bridge Completely Closed To Montreal This Weekend

    Mercier Bridge Completely Closed To Montreal This Weekend

    You will not be able to get to Montreal via the Mercier Bridge this weekend. Paving work will require the complete closure of the Montreal bound Mercier Bridge from Friday at 11 pm to Monday at 5 am. Another closure is set for the following weekend, between 11 pm on Friday, September 26th and 5 am on Monday, September 29th. Both lanes will be available towards Kahnawake/South Shore. Motorists heading towards Montreal are being advised to use the Champlain Bridge.

    Mercier Bridge ramp closures: Wednesday and Thursday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. A complete closure of the 138 down ramp toward Châteauguay – For maintenance work.

  • MCK Executive Director on Leave

    MCK Executive Director on Leave

    Onerahtókha Karlie Marquis is on leave from her position as Executive Director at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK). K1037 News has learned of an internal memo sent to MCK staff this week, confirming that Marquis is on leave as of Tuesday, September 2nd. Her possible return date is yet to be determined.

    An MCK spokesperson tells K1037 News that this is an internal Human Resources matter. When asked for comment, Marquis confirmed that she is on leave, but could not comment further. The Council’s Executive Office will be re-delegating her responsibilities until the matter is resolved.

  • Kahnawà:ke Getting a New Courthouse

    Kahnawà:ke Getting a New Courthouse

    A new courthouse is coming to Kahnawà:ke. Land is already being cleared, filled and levelled at the building site, which sits between K103.7’s studios and the Kahnawà:ke Animal Protection offices. The plan is to bring in a one-storey, modular building that will measure approximately 60 x 60.

    “Justice Services is in the process of looking into securing a modular building that will be used to house different justice services”, says Commissioner of Justice, Kevin Fleischer. “Land has been designated next to the K103 radio station and the animal protection office for the future construction of the Community Justice Center”.

    “There’s been a rapid expansion of our justice system over the past several years”, adds Fleischer. “We simply need proper space and facilities for our services, and to better serve the community”.

  • Hunters Parade set for Saturday, September 6th

    Hunters Parade set for Saturday, September 6th

    The parade celebrating the Kahnawà:ke Hunters’ Founders Cup championship win is finally set for this Saturday, September 6th. It will begin at 2PM at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex, then head down the Old Malone Highway and cross onto Tekakwitha Island before ending at the Marina. Once there, fans will have a chance to meet the players, pick up some championship swag, and enjoy a barbecue feast.

    “It’s gonna be a whirlwind of emotions”, said team owner, Derek Stacey. “I don’t know if I can cry anymore, since I did all my crying already.”

    Stacey hopes to see the whole town at the parade, as the Hunters’ victory brings Kahnawà:ke its first ever national championship. “It’s for the players individually, yeah-“, he adds. “-but it’s also for Kahnawà:ke. You know this town’s been waiting”.

  • Two Locals Sent to Hospital Due to House Fire

    Two Locals Sent to Hospital Due to House Fire

    A suspicious House fire in Kahnawake on Tuesday sent two locals to hospital. According to the Kahnawake Peacekeepers (PKs), the call came in around 11:15 pm for the blaze near Sesame street. Two occupants, a 17 year old boy and 63 year old woman suffered burns and were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The cause of the fire is considered suspicious. The PKs are investigating.

  • Lane Closures Overnight on Mercier Bridge

    Lane Closures Overnight on Mercier Bridge

    A lane closure on the Mercier Bridge towards Montreal overnight Tuesday as crews replace lightbulbs. The closure begins at 9 pm until 5 am Wednesday morning. It will stretch from the Montreal side all the way to the Highway 20 ramps.

  • Elementary School Students Involved in Alleged Assault at Sports Complex

    Elementary School Students Involved in Alleged Assault at Sports Complex

    A Video has been circulating on social media of an extreme and violent bullying incident Friday night in Kahnawake that involved elementary school students.

    The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are investigating the incident that allegedly involved grade 5 and 6 students and occurred inside a locker room at the sports complex.

    “It was reported to us the next day, January 31,” Kyle Zachary, the Public Relations Officer with the PKs told K1037 News. “An assault had occurred. It had been captured on video. That video had been making the rounds throughout the community through social media and person to person. The file is under investigation. We’re looking at working with KSCS in terms of extrajudicial measures. These are young children, it might not necessarily  serve the public interest to charge them.”

    Zachary says there were two alleged perpetrators and one victim.

    Kateri School put out a public statement in response to the incident on Saturday. The school says it will address the matter this morning at a school assembly first thing Monday morning.

    “We’re going to look into it and have a collaborative team approach and decide the next steps,” Kateri School Principal Kevin Gault told K1037 News. “There was an assembly planned already. I’m still going to do what was planned in the assembly. It’s going to be addressed but also I want to speak about the values that Kateri school has and that we are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all students and want to ensure students that they feel safe.”

    Gault says the writing was already on the wall. He says there has been a recent increase in social media bullying that was brought to the school’s attention. It even prompted a message last week to parents and students on their Class Dojo on-line portal.

  • Hunters Lacrosse Adding a “C” Team

    Hunters Lacrosse Adding a “C” Team

     

    The Kahnawake Hunters will have a team competing in the Ontario Junior C Lacrosse League this season. According to team owner Derek Stacey, the C team will play a 16 game schedule that involves at least one road trip to the Toronto area.

    Stacey sees the C team as a great pipeline for the B team, which had a historic playoff run last season.

    “It’s just for players who maybe won’t make the Hunters (B team) and we have another team where we can keep everybody, and everybody can have the opportunity to play,” Stacey said.

    Tryouts for the two teams will begin soon.

  • Peacekeepers To Wear Body Cameras By The Spring

    Peacekeepers To Wear Body Cameras By The Spring

    Body cameras are going to be used by the Kahnawake Peacekeepers. They will have the ability to record all interactions.

    “Purchases included body cameras. So, Police officer worn body cameras are coming to Kahnawake,” said Ryan Montour, who is on the Justice Portfolio, and joined us on Tetewatharen on K1037. “Peacekeepers will be manning them. There are so many significant advantages to having body cameras. I guess number ne would be the accountability and transparency for both the Peacekeepers and community members.”

    The cost is $1.1 million dollars. It’s money that comes from the Quebec stabilization fund. The hope is to have the new cameras in use by late March or early April. The purchase also involves cameras in the Peacekeeper vehicles that will include automatic license plate readers.