K1037

Author: Paul Graif

  • Mercier Bridge Work

    There will only be 1 of 2 lanes available on the Kahnawake-bound Mercier Bridge, with the other lane closing for maintenance and inspection tonight from 9 pm until tomorrow at 5 am. The 132 to the 138-bypass road that runs underneath the Mercier Bridge, from the St-Constant side towards Chateauguay, will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday and Thursday during the day for the installation of platforms under the bridge. The closures are from 9 am to 3 pm both days.

    If you are coming from the Clay mountains area, you will need to take the Old Malone Highway and go through the tunnel in order to avoid being forced over the Mercier Bridge.

  • The Iroquois Caucus Meetings: Underway

    The Iroquois Caucus meetings are underway, with Ohén:ton Ì:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer of The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke in attendance for today’s session only, due to prior commitments. Also, in attendance from the community are Kenitsénhaienhs Tonya Perron and Jessica Lazare for the meetings being held in Six Nations both today and tomorrow, Wednesday. As for the agenda, items being discussed will include updates on the Jay Treaty Border Alliance; updates on the Harvest Working Group; Ontario Wetland Evaluation System; and a Six Nations Health Presentation on Food Sovereignty.

    The Iroquois Caucus consists of elected Councils from Kahnawà:ke, Akwesasne, Kanehsatà:ke, Tyendinaga, Wahta, Six Nations, and the Oneida of the Thames.

  • Heat Event

    There is a ‘heat event’ declared by Environment Canada for this week. Expect generally hot and sunny daytime weather and nights that will be warmer, compared to seasonal norms. Temperatures will be especially high in urban areas. With the weather remaining dry, there will be a limit on the added effect of moisture on the temperature felt. During high heat events, it is recommended that you drink abundant amounts of water, before feeling thirsty. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly, persons with chronic underlying medical conditions and those working or exercising outdoors are at a higher risk.

    A reminder that you should never leave people or pets in a parked vehicle and to continue monitor alerts and forecasts issued.

  • Bypass Road Under Mercier Bridge Will be Closed Wednesday and Thursday

    The Rte. 132 to Rte. 138 bypass road underneath the Mercier Bridge, from the St-Constant side towards Chateauguay will be closed Wednesday and Thursday during the day for the installation of platforms under the bridge. The closures are from 9 am to 3 pm both days. If you are coming from the Clay Mountains area in Kahnawake you will need to take the Old Malone Highway and go through the tunnel in order to avoid being forced over the Mercier Bridge.

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  • Man Injured in Single Vehicle Accident on Highway 138

    A car flipped over at approximately 10:25 this morning on Highway 138 in Kahnawake. According to the Kahnawake Peacekeepers, the car ended up in the ditch between the third and second sets of lights in the eastbound direction. The non-local man, who is 70 years old, was transported to Anna Laberge hospital with non life threatening injuries.

  • All Kahnawake Schools and Daycares Closed Thursday

    The Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) schools and offices remain closed today. Kahnawake Survival School (KSS) does not have any power. Since Friday and Monday are holidays, classes will only resume on Tuesday, April 11.

    Indian Way, Avery’s and Karihwanoron remain closed.

    Step by Step is also closed today, as is the 7 Generations Daycare.

    First Nations Regional Adult Education Center building is without power. No class today for the FABLAB cohort.

  • Early Dismissal at KEC Schools Due to Weather

    Due to the weather the Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) is sending the students and staff home early today. Freezing rain began after 10 am and has already begun to accumulate. 

    Nursery and Kindergarten students are headed home at 12:15. Grades one through 11 will be dismissed at 1 pm. The students will be bused home.

    Karihwanoron Mohawk Immersion has its bus scheduled for 12:30 to pick up the students. Avery’s Daycare will close at 1 pm.

    Step by Step Child and Family Center will close at 1 pm.

    Indian Way School already closed at 11:30 am.

  • Lane Closure in VSP Interchange Affecting Mercier Traffic

    Mercier Bridge users should expect traffic headaches for the next three weeks. The ramp that goes from Route 138 to access Autoroute 20 West is now down to one lane for the next three weeks. The Transport Ministry says one of the two lanes in the Ville St-Pierre Interchange will be closed for repairs until April 14th.

  • MCK Chief Jessica Lazare’s Presentation to Ottawa on Bill C-21

    The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke‘s Ietsénhaienhs Jessica Lazare was in Ottawa to make a presentation in front of the federal government’s Standing Committee on Bill C-21. That is the proposed federal legislation to make amendments to the Criminal Code, specifically the Firearms Act.

    After the formal portion of her presentation,  Lazare answered questions from the panel.

    “My messaging was talking about the lack of consultation with indigenous communities. They were asking for specifics, they were asking for what my thoughts were. I had to tell them that I’m one person,  from one table, and that a more comprehensive consultation process should be considered before even tabling a bill like this, especially since it has such a huge impact on Indigenous  communities.”

    According to Chief Lazare she felt she had to keep pushing the idea that there was a lack of consultation. In her words,

    “The Canadian government doesn’t always have the patience for consultation engagement with communities, but that is what is needed. And that takes time.”