Author: Paul Graif

The Federal Government is pledging a $16 million investment to help construct a new multi-purpose building in Kahnawake that will house the Cultural Center, a Museum and Theatre, as well as office space for Kahnawake Tourism. Through the new Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities program, Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada is providing $16 million towards the […]

The former Rustik Motel in Chateauguay is being transformed into social housing that will benefit some from Kahnawake. 31 units will be renovated and made available for itinerant and at risk people. At a cost of $6 million the Motel’s rooms will be transformed into furnished studio apartments – and should be ready by the […]

In what was a close vote, held over two days at the Golden Age Club, Kahnawakero:non voted to have the remains of Father Leon Lajoie removed from the community. There were 420 ballots cast, two of which were spoiled according to PlanIT Consulting and Communications, which administered the vote. 53% of those who cast their […]

The 20 East access ramp as well as 1st avenue access for the 138 towards the Mercier Bridge will be completely closed this weekend. The work begins at 11:30 tonight and wraps up at 5 am Monday. As well, one of two lanes for the 20 West ramp to the 138 will remain closed from […]

A vote will be held in Kahnawake over two days to determine what to do with the remains of Father Leon Lajoie who was the Priest at the Kateri Catholic Church in Kahnawake. He died in 1999 and was buried on the grounds. There was a survey held in the community earlier this year asking […]

There has been an increase in cases of COVID-19 in all three units of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC). It is due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. According to Executive Director Lisa Westaway, all of the patients are said to be doing very well.  However, the number of cases is still expected […]

There has been an increase in cases of COVID-19 in all three units of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC). It is due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant. According to hospital officials, all of the patients are said to be “doing very well.” However, the number of cases is still expected to […]

Five local males reported their wallets were stolen from their dressing room while they were on the ice between 7 and 8:30 on Saturday evening at the Kahnawake Sports Complex. The Kahnawake Peacekeepers say the file is under investigation. They are looking at security camera footage. They are recommending that all who use the Sports […]

In a release from the the Kateri Memorial Hospital (KMHC) Saturday afternoon, they are providing an update to the current outbreak that was announced Friday, March 18th. “In order to gain a better understanding of the current outbreak in inpatient, all visitation is on hold until further notice,” the hospital stated in a release. “KMHC […]

The Executive Summary of the investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against the late Fr. Leon Lajoie is online for you to read at www.kahnawake.com/lajoie. There is also a video version of the summary on the KTV web site in which investigator Brian King of the King International Advisory Group, explains the summary saying in […]