Author: Paul Graif

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 […]

Some potential good news on Thursday, a day after a positive COVID-19 test was announced for a resident at the Turtle Bay Elders Lodge. Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre, appearing on Kahnawake 911, says the test earlier this week came back as a weak positive. “When we retested the […]

A resident at the Turtle Bay Elders Lodge has tested positive for COVID-19 according to a release Wednesday night from the Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force. The resident is the first in any of the facilities in Kahnawake to come down with the virus. According to the release they are in good health. All residents have […]

Five new cases of COVID-19 were announced in Kahnawake on Thursday. Three cases have officially recovered. The total sets a new record as there are currently 16 active cases in the community. “We are still seeing an increase in cases,” said Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC). “This is […]