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Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) is an epidemic of violence against Indigenous women in Canada, the United States, and Latin America; notably those in the FNIM (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) and Native American communities. October 4th marks MMIWG Day of Action. 2006 might seem as a date that is a long-time in the past, […]
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has offered congratulations Kateri Champagne Jourdain on her election in yesterday’s provincial election, becoming the first Indigenous woman elected to the National Assembly. She has stated publicly that her Innu culture will help her in her work with Indigenous communities. Ohén:ton Í:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer is confident that her […]
Another night, another planned closure in the Mercier Bridge corridor. The Ministère des Transports du Québec informing the MCK that inspection work on the Montreal-bound Mercier Bridge will require a partial right lane closure in the area between both superstructures. The lane closure will take place tonight (Monday) from 9pm until 5am on Tuesday morning.
The first engagement session for the proposed Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Law will take place at the Golden Age Club this coming Wednesday, October 5th, from 12pm (noon) until 4pm. Although the draft law was entirely reviewed and consensus reached during the Community Decision Making Process (CDMP) hearings back in 2015/2016, there are several legal issues that […]
Louise Tekahawáhkwen Mayo of Kahnawake is currently serving as the Indian Day School Coordinator for the community. The MDSSC Legacy Fund will be administered to support Federal Indian Day School Survivors, their families, and communities. Mayo, who attended an Indian Day School for six years, has now been appointed as 1 of 4 new members […]
‘Team E’ of the Kahnàwake Mohawk Peacekeepers spent the morning conducting a red-light operation. The results: 16 vehicles were intercepted with 2 local and 14 non-local drivers issued 18 total citations. $3,100 dollars worth of fines were dolled-out during the operation with 1 vehicle impounded during the process.
The draft Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Law has been revised, this news delivered from The Kahnawà:ke Legislative Coordinating Commission (KLCC). The Community Decision Making Process (CDMP) will now resume where it left off in 2016. The Technical Drafting Committee for the MCK and Kahnawà:ke Tobacco Association (KTA) will engage the community to review only the highlighted sections […]
Two members of the Kahnawake Peacekeeper Services Board have been re-appointed. In making the announcement, PSB Chairperson Lloyd Phillips says that that Leanda Johnson and Elizabeth Montour have been re-appointed to additional three (3) year terms to the Board with those terms set to expire on August 31st, 2025. The re-appointments were approved by the […]
The KMHC will be distributing another round of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations. Children 5-11 can receive their 1st and 2nd jabs. 12–17-year-olds can book to receive up to a 3rd dose, those 18 and over can get up to a 4th vax while anyone with a compromised immune system can receive up to a […]
Repair work to a copper water line will require a road closure on the River Road between the Moose Lodge and the Marina Road. The work according to The Public Works Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will begin tomorrow, Tuesday, September 20th , at 7am and is expected to be completed, weather permitting, […]