Author: Paul Graif

The Committee organizing the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow in Kahnawake, made the decision to cancel the event this summer. The 30th annual event was scheduled to be held on Tekakwitha Island July 11-12th. Lynne Norton is the secretary on the organizing committee. She says organizing at this point was nearly impossible. “Our […]

“We know that the efforts that we are making have been working,” said Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital (KMHC). “We can not let up because as soon as we do we will see an increase.” The testing center in Kahnawake will reopen on Thursday, a day ahead of the planned […]

There have been no new cases of Covid-19 in Kahnawake in the last 24 hours according to Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital (KMHC). As well there have not been any positive cases or suspect cases in the in patient portion of the hospital, nor at the Elders Lodge. Meanwhile, provincial […]

The Board of Directors of K1037 Radio wishes to advise the community that it is extending its mandate for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board, which consists of Mouchie Goodleaf, Tonia Williams, Gene Diabo and Joe Delaronde, unanimously agreed that the current situation dictates that an election would best be delayed until the current situation […]

“Good news! We managed to secure a significant shipment of masks, gloves and protective shields and the equiment that our front line workers need. A shipment is on its way,” said Lloyd Phillips, Kahnawake’s Director of Public Safety. Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC) says just under 50 people […]

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has released a video on their YouTube channel and on Kahnawà:ke 911. The video describes methods on how you can help limit the spread of Covid-19. Although the steps seem basic, they are specific in terms of physical distancing, how to properly wash your hands and what you should avoid […]

Testing for the Covid-19 virus adjacent to the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC): Open 7 days a week 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Appointment required. 450-638-3930 Ext. 2296 or Ext. 2275. If you require for food assistance call Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) 450-632-6880. Ask for the food coordinator. You will either receive two hot […]

It was a smooth day for the first day at the new Covid-19 testing site in Kahnawake according to Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC). A Walk-through testing option has been added for the site which is adjacent to the KMHC. Westaway says extra safety measures will be in […]

The Covid-19 testing site for Kahnawake will be up and running adjacent to the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC) as of 2 pm Sunday. It will be well guarded with two security checkpoints to make sure that you have called and received an appointment. There are several road closures around the hospital that will facilitate […]

The coronavirus drive through testing site adjacent to the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC) continues to be set up. According to Executive Director Lisa Westaway, the first appointment will take place at 2 PM on Sunday, March 29. Call the KMHC if you are experiencing the symptoms of Covid-19 at 450-638-3930 Ext. 2296 or Ext. […]