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Access to Tekakwitha Island will soon be a lot easier and safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Ratitsénhaienhs Arnold Boyer, of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake,  says a new pre-fabricated structure will be installed adjacent to the vehicle bridge, early in 2026.

“This has been in the long process of being planned out since I was in council  we have talked about this,” Boyer said. “Actually, we have good news. The project is going ahead. It’s going to be rolled out in January. It’s gong to be a pre-fabricated structure that’s assembled on site, delivered, installed and ready to roll.”

The bridge will be 12 feet wide, which would enable three wheelchairs to cross at the same time.

The entire project is being fully funded by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation (SLSMC), including design and construction coordination. All construction work will be tendered exclusively to Kahnawa’kehró:non. The construction is expected to take only a few months and be ready in time for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow Wow in July.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 6, 2025

K1037 Launches Radiothon Fundraiser to Support Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center
Community-Driven Event Aims to Raise $200,000, October 18 & 19

KAHNAWA:KE, QC- K1037 Radio is proud to announce a special Radiothon Fundraiser taking place on October 18 and 19, from 8 AM to 8 PM each day, in support of the Kanatahkwèn:ke Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center. With a fundraising goal of $200,000, the station is calling on the entire community- residents, local businesses, and loyal listeners- to come together and help bring this vital cultural vision to life.

The Cultural Arts Center is a transformative initiative aimed at preserving, celebrating, and promoting Kanien’kehá:ka culture through language, art, music, and community-led programming. The funds raised during the Radiothon will directly support the development and operation of this much-needed community space.

“We’re inviting everyone to be a part of something truly meaningful,” said Kahsennenhawe Sky­ Deer, Capital Campaign Chairperson. “This isn’t just about dollars- it’s about honoring who we are, preserving our stories, and investing in future generations.”

Throughout the 2-day broadcast, listeners can expect a full lineup of live interviews, music, community stories, guest hosts, and special on-air challenges. Donation options will be made simple through phone lines, online portals, and in-person contributions.

K1037 encourages local businesses to get involved through sponsorships, matching donations, or by calling in with support during the live broadcast. Every contribution- large or small- moves the community one step closer to our $200,000 goal.

“Radiothons are a major undertaking, but have historically been very successful fundraisers,” said K1037 Chairperson Joe Delaronde. “Each one becomes its own special event that brings the community together to reach a common goal.”

Stay tuned, spread the word, and be part of history in the making.

For media inquiries, please contact dennis@k1037.com or call (450) 638-1313.

The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is gearing up to launch a new pilot project with a focus on managing invasive plant species. Specifically, they’ll be dealing with Phragmites australis (common reed) and invasive buckthorn. The goal of the project is to enhance the health of local ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and support the long-term sustainability of the environment.

KEPO previously relied solely on the manual removal of these aggressive species, but had limited success in controlling the spread. After consulting with the community, they’re now taking a different approach by implementing a combined strategy that includes:

• Continued manual removal techniques
• Site-specific herbicide treatments applied with care in isolated locations
• Replanting of native trees and shrubs

The project will include a buckthorn removal and restoration site in the Big Fence area, as well as Phragmite management sites along the North Wall, a highway ditch, and spot treatments in the new wetland habitat on Tekakwitha Island. Community members are invited to observe the process between Monday, September 22nd and Friday, October 31st.

All herbicide applications will comply with environmental safety standards, and will be under professional supervision to avoid impacting the surrounding habitats. Soil sampling and vegetation inventories will be conducted to monitor residue and ecological changes, and the results will be shared with the community over the winter.

You will not be able to get to Montreal via the Mercier Bridge this weekend. Paving work will require the complete closure of the Montreal bound Mercier Bridge from Friday at 11 pm to Monday at 5 am. Another closure is set for the following weekend, between 11 pm on Friday, September 26th and 5 am on Monday, September 29th. Both lanes will be available towards Kahnawake/South Shore. Motorists heading towards Montreal are being advised to use the Champlain Bridge.

Mercier Bridge ramp closures: Wednesday and Thursday nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. A complete closure of the 138 down ramp toward Châteauguay – For maintenance work.

The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) will be conducting fish monitoring activities in Tekakwitha Bay tomorrow, September 17th. A team of 10 staff members will be carrying out seine netting in the bay as part of the process.

The data collected will contribute to the Fish Identification Nearshore Survey, led by the River Institute and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, as well as the Aquatic Stewardship Program, led by KEPO. The goal of the project is to assess fish biodiversity in nearshore habitats of the upper Saint Lawrence River. All native fish captured during the monitoring will be released unharmed.

KEPO encourages community members to drop in, speak with staff members on site, and observe the process.

Due to lack of interest, Kahnawà:ke’s Sports and Recreation unit has made what they call “the unfortunate decision to cancel the Montréal Alouettes skills camp and flag football game, previously scheduled for this coming Monday”.

“It’s unfortunate- we were hoping to get more interest. We had just a handful of people pre-signup”, said Roiahtate Horn, Director of Sports and Recreation. “I know obviously a lot of people usually just show up, but in terms of reporting numbers to the Montréal Alouettes, we felt that- y’know- we were trying to get more people than we did the last few years, and it just wasn’t looking like we were going to get that same interest that we had”.

The cancellation, however, does not mark the end of the partnership between Kahnawà:ke and the Alouettes. “We are still committed to working together on future initiatives”, Horn added. “We will still probably have some tickets to a future game, so we’ll be contacting those who signed up, and then we might have some for giveaway as well. We’re just disappointed but excited that we’re continuing to work with the Montréal Alouettes in the future”.

Kahnawà:ke’s Alcoholic Beverages Control (ABC) Board has 4 new members. Nihawennaa Lahache McComber, Caroline Cook, Blue Sky and Bradley Thomas have all been elected by acclamation to the ABC Board.

There are still 2 vacant seats to fill, so a third round of nominations is now open. An official nomination day will be held at Tóta Ma’s Café on Saturday, September 13th from 1 to 3PM.

If Electoral Officers receive more than 2 eligible nominees, an election will be held on Saturday, October 4^th, from 10AM to 3PM at the Golden Age Club.