Author: Paul Graif

With proof of vaccination needed both in Kahnawake and in the province of Quebec for non-essential services, many individuals are trying to obtain or download the QR code (electronic proof of vaccination). The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre says some community members have been showing up asking KMHC to print their codes but the hospital says […]

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) says it wants to correct misinformation that has made its way through the community. In a statement, it says KMHC has and will continue to accept clients, regardless of vaccination status, meaning community members do not need to be vaccinated to access services at KMHC. It does ask clients […]

It’s back to the drawing board with the local recycling truck. The Minimax truck is down once again, this time until further notice. In the interim, the truck and trailer will be pressed into service with The Waste Management Department of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke asking that you please only place recycling bags out […]

The public health unit at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre and the Public Safety Commission confirms proof of COVID 19 vaccination will be needed in Kahnawake.  In a statement released Monday night, public health said the guiding principle behind the decision is to save lives and protect education, economy, and mental and spiritual well-being.  “This […]

Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) announced today that effective September 1, 2021, all visitors to the Turtle Bay Elders and the Independent Living Center must have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to be granted access to these facilities. The change is in response to the news that Kahnawà:ke is now in […]

If you’re looking for some relief from the heat, you can forget about doing that at the beach. The Tekakwitha Island Beach is closed until Friday, September 3rd . The Sports and Recreation Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) says the beach is officially unmonitored since no lifeguards are on duty at this […]

Preparations for work connected with the Tekakwitha Island and Bay Restoration Project, on the south shore of the bay (mainland side), get underway this week. The Kahnawake Environment Protection Office says the first steps include the stockpiling of soil near the pump house.  Trucks will operate between 7am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, to deliver […]

The Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) has released its back to school protocol for when classes resume September 1st.  The KEC says it took into account the presence of the COVID 19 Delta variant in the community when deciding on the safety measures that would be in place. They include: Masking for students from grades 1 […]

The Highway 132 up ramp for the Mercier Bridge will be closed overnight Saturday. The ramp will close at 9 pm tomorrow and remain in effect until 9 am Sunday. The Highway 20 West ramp from Montreal towards the 138 for the Mercier will be completely closed from 11 pm tonight until 5 am Monday […]