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A by-election nomination was held on Saturday with Electoral officer Angus Montour saying that 2 nominees for the ballot will become official, after they clear the verification process. The candidate verification, Montour says, will be confirmed on Wednesday November 23rd, at 12 (Noon).  Unofficially running for the December 3rd position on the Mohawk Council of […]

The Kahnàwake Peacekeepers have been receiving reports of a possible scam from several community members. According to complaints called-in, some residents have received text messages from what appears to be the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), offering an anti-inflation benefit. The text message identifies the recipients name, correct date of birth and social insurance number. There […]

If you’re interested in protecting yourself from the seasonal flu, the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center is offering a walk-in flu clinic tomorrow, Wednesday, November 16th, at the Legion Branch 219.  The clinic will be held downstairs at the Legion between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:15 pm.

Fifteen (15) Radar Speed Signs are being installed at various locations in the community for your safety and that of others. The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke and the Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers announcing that the Public Works Department started installing the signs in and around school zones today. The project is […]

There will be overnight closures for the Mercier Bridge each night from 20:00 to 04:00 Thursday through Sunday. Tonight, the 132-east ramp towards La Prairie/A-30 will be completely closed, with a detour in place via the 138. Friday & Saturday: Mobile work and temporary lane closures on all ramps located on the Kahnawake side of […]

Karoniénhawe Diabo is the owner and designer behind “she holds the Sky designs” and she is off to New York Fashion Week in February. A post for ‘up-and-coming designers’ leading her down this path: “I had seen a post for an Indigenous designer, up-and-coming designers, it’s through a  company called ‘Rise’ and they put on […]

The KMHC is inviting you to their Open House event that is running this Thursday, November 10th from 2pm until 6 p.m. Mackenzie Casalino is the Communications Officer with the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center: “Our open house will be showcasing the services that many community members will already know of, in addition to some of […]

The first component of the Kahnawà:ke Justice Act has been approved and has been brought into force today by the Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission. In the announcement, The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) stressed the importance of this initial step that allows for the transfer of criminal files from the Court of Kahnawà:ke to Skén:nen Aonsón:ton […]

Today is November 8th and that is National Indigenous Veterans Day, an opportunity to recognize the military service and sacrifices made by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. More than 12,000 Indigenous Peoples served in the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War. This commitment spans over 200 years of military […]

Walter Goodleaf of Kahnawake was inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame on Saturday. He says he got to play alongside some greats in town: “I’m still taking it all in, it’s an unbelievable feeling, a feeling of joy, gratefulness and at the same time, felling loved. It was an amazing thing there.” Goodleaf […]