Author: Paul Graif

Despite one active case of COVID-19 in Kahnawake, the first in nearly a month, there is a loosening of pandemic measures in  the community today (Friday). “We are comfortable in issuing a directive that private home visits will be increased to a maximum of eight (8) people, outdoors only,” said Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd […]

Today (Thursday), for a second straight day, those without appointments will be able to walk in and receive their first COVID-19 vaccine at the Bingo Hall on Highway 138. The hours for those without an appointment are from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm. Please bring your Medicare card. Those who have already booked will have […]

The COVID-19 Task Force in Kahnawake is hoping that more people choose to get vaccinated.  Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips says they compiled the statistics on Monday for those who have received the vaccine so far. They broke it down by age category. “It was surprising to see that 50 percent of the people […]

Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) says they have been forced to create a wait list for those in the community who are requesting mental health services. KSCS Executive Director Derek Montour says requests are up by at least 50 percent from the same time last year. “Not all of them can be easily directly attributable […]

While there are no active cases of COVID-19 in Kahnawake, a man was the second person from the community to be hospitalized for the coronavirus. Angus Teddy Canadian was stricken with the virus late in February. A woman also tested positive at some point this year and spent a short time in hospital, according to […]

The Clic Sante option to book a vaccination appointment for any community member over the age of 18 is working again. As of 10:45 am it is once again possible to book a vaccination appointment in the community. The Clic Sante option was only available to those 75 years of age and over after it […]

There has not been a new case of COVID-19 in Kahnawake in at least three weeks. The last active case was taken off the books one week ago. The vaccine rolled out successfully over the first three days last week at the temporary site at the Bingo Hall on Highway 138. 252 doses were administered […]

Immunosuppressed residents of Kahnawake can now book an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. ‘Immunosuppressed’ means ‘having a weakened immune system.’ It is also called ‘immuno-compromised.’ If you are compromised, your doctor should have already identified it with you. The phone lines to book an appointment are open 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 […]

The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB) says they will continue to transport the more serious medical cases to Anna Laberge’s Emergency Room unless otherwise directed. The Anna Laberge Hospital in Chateauguay is asking people to stay away unless absolutely necessary. It is faced with an overcrowded ER. It is currently operating at 156% capacity. A portion […]

There was a stabbing at a residence in Kahnawake on Thursday morning. The call came in at 1:29 am that someone was bleeding on a porch at a residence just off New River Road. When Peacekeepers arrived on scene they discovered a 53 year old man who was suffering from stab wounds to his torso. […]