Author: Paul Graif

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke finally has their new Executive Director locating their new hire ‘in-house’ after an extensive search. Karlie Onerahtoktha Marquis was offered and accepted the job on Friday: “It’s a privilege, I guess I’m still speechless, but obviously very grateful and excited to take on this new role and lead our community […]

A second and third person at Step By Step Child and Family Center in Kahnawake have tested positive for COVID-19. This follows the announcement that an educator tested positive on Tuesday February 2, 2021. In a press release from the COVID-19 Task Force in Kahnawake on Saturday evening, they stated that all children and their […]

There are new cases of COVID-19 in Kahnawake. “We are at five active cases in the community. So there have been new cases identified today (Tuesday),” said Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre who was appearing on Kahnawake 911 live on Facebook Tuesday afternoon. “We still want to make sure […]

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force is lifting Directive 54, the one that limited household visitations. As of this Friday, January 29th, household visits will once again be permitted. However, visitations will be limited to one household at a time and all safety measures must continue to be followed. The lifting of Directive 54 is a […]

Members of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake held a meeting with Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs, Ian Lafrenière on Monday afternoon. Held by videoconference, it was a second meeting in three months since he was named to the job. On the agenda: The Quebec-Kahnawake Relations Relationship Framework and the Mercier Bridge Memorandum of Understanding. […]

There are six active cases of COVID-19 in Kahnawake, down from a high of 23 three weeks ago. According to the Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force approximately 40 people are in isolation either because of close contact or because of symptoms and/or awaiting test results. “I’m glad to report that we’re starting to see the trend […]

One of Kahnawà:ke’s two ambulances was involved in a “pretty significant accident” yesterday afternoon according to Fire Chief David Scott. Scott says the ambulance was transporting a patient to Anna Laberge Hospital in Chateauguay when it was involved in an accident with another vehicle. It happened at the lights near the hospital after 3:30 pm. […]

As of Monday morning, there are nine active cases of COVID-19 in Kahnawake. That represents a decrease of a dozen people who have recovered since 21 active cases were declared at the end of last week in the community. Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips joining us on the Morning D on K1037. “That’s what […]

A Kahnawake parent who sends one of their three children to High School in the West Island of Montreal, is wondering why they are being forced to do so. Shyann White is sending her son back to 8th grade in person at Lakeside Academy this morning. “With the pandemic and rising numbers, it is terrifying,” […]

Some cigarette stores in Kahnawake have put in requests to the Task Force to be reclassified as convenience stores due to COVID restrictions in the community. If and when permission is granted on a individual basis the stores will have the right to remain open for retails sales. However, tobacco sales will continue to be […]