Author: Paul Graif

Two sisters from Kahnawake are organizing a rally in Montreal this coming weekend in support of the Mi’kmaw fishers in Nova Scotia. Waienhawi and Kaiatonoron Lahache have invited people to participate in what they are calling a “Peaceful Solidarity March” on Sunday at noon at Place Emilie-Gamelin downtown. “We feel like it’s important to bring […]

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Chief Frank McComber issued an apology to the community for a trip that he embarked on last week that was out-of-province. As he told us live on K1037 Monday on ‘The Morning D’, it was to bring medicine and food to his niece and her family who were in isolation at […]

Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke Chief Ross Montour officially presented the MCK’s opposition to Bill 66 to the National Assembly in Quebec City late yesterday.  The hearing was held before the Quebec Public Finance Committee that is reviewing Bill 66: “Impact on the community, there was, one of the strongest things for me, the issue of […]

There’s a call for nominations or Applicants for the 2020 Lori Niioié:ren Jacobs Memorial Recognition Award. The Award is presented annually to a member of the community who exemplifies the qualities the Kanien’kehá:ka Jacobs displayed including: dedication, perseverance and volunteerism all in the name of positive contributions and betterment of Kahnawà:ke. The award that is […]

With an opening for one Community Representative, there will be an Election for the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre Board of Directors. The opening is for a three (3) year term. As the election will be held on-line through the third-party website www.electionbuddy.com, you must register before 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16th, by calling Electoral […]

In a follow-up to a story we ran about a missing girl, Summer Hannaburg, from Kanesatake, The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake informed our newsroom today that they were given information that Hannaburg has indeed been located. The 17-year-old had been missing for over 4 days, with the Council believing she might have been in the […]

Ramp closures for the Mercier Bridge tonight. The 138 up ramp towards Montreal and the 132 down ramp towards La Prairie will both be completely closed from 9:00 tonight until 5:00 on Friday morning for inspection work.

The results of the recent Kahnawà:ke Recreation Paths survey, which took place in September 2020 have been released. The Capital Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke identifying that the results will be used to plan the development of the Network. 167 people participated in the survey. 87% of respondents say that they use the […]

The Canadian military conducted a training exercise out of St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu last night. Several helicopters flew low over Kahnawake at about 10:30 pm. They also overflew several other communities. Armed Forces Public Relations Officer, Captain Ian Grant telling K1037 news that it was part of routine training. In a public service announcement that was sent to […]

The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake is requesting help by the family of Summer Hannaburg in locating their daughter. The 17-year-old Hannaburg has been missing for the last 4 days. The Council believes she might be in the Toronto area.  Summer Hannaburg is described as 5’10” 120-lbs with dark hair and hazel eyes. Any information regarding her […]