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  • 31st Indigenous Firefighters Competition a Success in Kahnawake

    The 31st Indigenous Firefighters Competition for the Quebec region was held at Karonhianonhnha School on Saturday. After four grueling evolutions in searing heat that reached 30 degrees, the team from Nemaska just edged out the Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB) for first place among the 7 teams. Gesgapegiag was third.

    Lieutenant Karonhiio Curotte was the Captain and trainer of the KFB team. “They did an amazing job,” Curotte said. “Considering two of them have no training as a firefighter, the other two have never done it beforehand there was only one veteran that was competing, they did an amazing job. I’m so proud of them.”

    Curotte says the two who have no training are signed up to train to join the KFB.

    The all women crew from Kawawachikamach was fourth. Not bad considering they traveled 1150 kms south to be in Kahnawake.

    “They said that not just a few days before they had a snowstorm,” Curotte said. “They were saying the weather here was horrible.”

  • 3 Appointments To Various Commissions

    Three appointments were formally passed by consensus via Mohawk Council Executive Directives at the Council Meeting that took place this past Monday, June 20th. David A. Diabo has been appointed as a new voting member of the Commission in the role of community representative for a term of three (3) years. Stephanie Cross has been re-appointed as a voting member of the Commission as a member of the Judiciary for a further term of three (3) years. Davis Montour was earlier appointed as a voting member on an interim basis and will continue until such a time as a second community representative is appointed to take his place. Dwayne Zacharie, previously a voting member, will continue to participate at meetings of the Commission in an advisory role. The Council of Chiefs officially rescinded the appointment of Sharon (Suzie) Diabo as a member of the Peacekeeper Ethics Committee as she had resigned her position back in December, 2021. Mark Standup has been appointed for a term of four years as her replacement. And Tara Jacobs has been re-appointed as a Member of the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board for an additional term of three (3) years.

  • Kahnawà:ke Justice Services Re-Opens To The Puiblic

    Kahnawà:ke Justice Services of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to advise the public that sessions of the Court of Kahnawà:ke, currently operating at the Golden Age Club, are now re-opened to the public. Sessions can be attended by those who are participating in court proceedings, those awaiting their scheduled hearing time, as well as others who may be there to support their friends/family members or simply to view the proceedings. There are still some limitations and directives that remain in effect including: the building capacity being limited to 34 people, of which 25 spaces are for the public and/or defendants. Masks are still required; social distancing and hand sanitizations are recommended; and health screening for those entering the court.

  • Tekakwitha Island Bridge Work Until 6pm

    Work will conclude this evening on Studies and Soil Characterization at the Tekakwitha Island Bridge. The ongoing study being conducted by the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation for the Tekakwitha Island Bridge will conclude today. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke stating that the studies will be carried out by the engineering firm SNC-Lavalin until 6pm, with the work involving drilling into the rock at the four (4) corners of the existing bridge. The data gathered will be used to assist in the planning, design and feasibility for the construction of a pedestrian and cycling bridge to the Island. Due to the nature of the work, one (1) lane will be closed over the bridge. Proper signage will be installed, and flagmen will be on site to ensure safety and the flow of traffic.

  • Marc Miller on Tetewatharen Acknowledges Government Role In Residential Schools

    Marc Miller is the Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister in the Federal government.

    He was on Tetewatharen, the noon-hour talk show on K1037 Monday, talking about the government’s 16 million dollar contribution to the building of a new cultural center in the community. It’s part of a program to promote healing and reconciliation. At one point during the show, the Minister acknowledge the government’s shared responsibility with the Catholic Church for the residential school system.

    “We are also very aware of our role in this and are equally responsible alongside the Catholic Church and other religious institutions in creating the residential school system and funding it and perpetuating it. There’s a responsibility of the Federal Government to support (survivors) in their mental health needs and the search for a lot of the disappeared,” Miller said.

  • James Java Jacobs Moves on From K1037

    K1037 (CKRK-FM) wishes to inform the public that James Jacobs has resigned in good standing and leaves his position as Program Director of the community radio station.

    Mr. Jacobs, who has given his two week notice of resignation had been in the position since July 2018. Since that time he has been instrumental in improving the station’s technical capabilities, including overseeing the work to upgrade the transmitter and tower. He has worked to create consistent programming both internally and through relationships with other Indigenous broadcast partners.

    “It has been my pleasure to work with James and we wish to thank him for his hard work through the past three-and-a-half years,“ said Director of Operations Heather Bauersfeld. “He has been involved in many aspects of the station, most notably as an on-air personality. On behalf of all of us at the station, we wish him success as he prepares for the next stage of his life and career.”

  • Feds to Provide Half of $32 Million Cost of New Cultural Center/Museum/Theatre in Kahnawake

    The Federal Government is pledging a $16 million investment to help construct a new multi-purpose building in Kahnawake that will house the Cultural Center, a Museum and Theatre, as well as office space for Kahnawake Tourism.

    Through the new Cultural Spaces in Indigenous Communities program, Crown-Indigenous Relations & Northern Affairs Canada is providing $16 million towards the construction. The money provides for approximately half of the current total of $32 Million required to complete the project. The rest will be raised through a Capital Campaign currently underway by the partners of the project and PlanIt Consulting.

  • Social Housing at the Former Rustik Motel to be Made Available for Kahnawakero:non

    The former Rustik Motel in Chateauguay is being transformed into social housing that will benefit some from Kahnawake. 31 units will be renovated and made available for itinerant and at risk people. At a cost of $6 million the Motel’s rooms will be transformed into furnished studio apartments – and should be ready by the end of the year according to Fédération régionale des OSBL d’habitation de la Montérégie et de l’Estrie.

    The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is a partner on the project. “I think it’s a great opportunity as a partnership because, as you know, we don’t really have social housing within the community itself,” Derek Montour, the Executive Director of KSCS, told K1037 News. “This opportunity may even allow us to have an additional dedicated five units for Kahnawakero:non. It’s close. They have additional services so it’s a very promising partnership.”

     

  • Kahnawake Votes To Remove Father Lajoie’s Remains

    In what was a close vote, held over two days at the Golden Age Club, Kahnawakero:non voted to have the remains of Father Leon Lajoie removed from the community. There were 420 ballots cast, two of which were spoiled according to PlanIT Consulting and Communications, which administered the vote. 53% of those who cast their ballots voted to have the former Priests remains removed from the community. Father Lajoie was buried on the grounds of the St. Francis Xavier Mission Catholic Church in 1999.  The Jesuit Order of Canada is already on record stating that they will conduct the ceremony and have the Priest removed and buried elsewhere. When that will happen has yet to be announced.

  • Saint-Pierre Interchange Ramp Closures

    The 20 East access ramp as well as 1st avenue access for the 138 towards the Mercier Bridge will be completely closed this weekend. The work begins at 11:30 tonight and wraps up at 5 am Monday. As well, one of two lanes for the 20 West ramp to the 138 will remain closed from 11 pm tonight until 5 am Monday.