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On the morning of September 3rd at 06:00am, the Kahnawà:ke Peacekeepers participated in a joint operation with the SPVM (Montreal Police) and the Sûreté du Québec. The Peacekeepers today providing an update on the operation. Peacekeeper Public Relations Officer, Kyle Zachary details what went down: “It was an operation aimed at firearms and drug trafficking […]

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has announced the Ratitsénhaienhs’ Portfolio Allocations for the 2021-2024 term. The assignments were formalized at Tuesday’s duly-convened Council meeting. For this term, sixteen (16) portfolios were identified, which is identical to the previous term. The portfolio assignments are for its current 4-year term. There are 16 portfolios, the same as […]

The Emergency Food Basket made a final delivery to community recipients on August 20, 2021 and officially wrapped up operations September 3, 2021. The Emergency Food Basket was set up in partnership between the Orville Standup Memorial Food Basket and Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takéhnhas Community Services (KSCS).  It has been offering services since March 2020 to families […]

With proof of vaccination needed both in Kahnawake and in the province of Quebec for non-essential services, many individuals are trying to obtain or download the QR code (electronic proof of vaccination). The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre says some community members have been showing up asking KMHC to print their codes but the hospital says […]

The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) says it wants to correct misinformation that has made its way through the community. In a statement, it says KMHC has and will continue to accept clients, regardless of vaccination status, meaning community members do not need to be vaccinated to access services at KMHC. It does ask clients […]

The number of positive Covid cases in Kahnawake stands at 30. Public Health says over the last month and a half, the community has reported nearly 50 percent of the total cases recorded from all three previous waves combined. There has been a significant jump in COVID 19 numbers in Kahnawake. It brings the total […]

It’s back to the drawing board with the local recycling truck. The Minimax truck is down once again, this time until further notice. In the interim, the truck and trailer will be pressed into service with The Waste Management Department of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke asking that you please only place recycling bags out […]

Details of the 4th wave Covid-19 plan have been revealed. From Kahnawake 9-1-1 on Facebook Live, Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Commissioner of Public Safety Lloyd Phillips and KMHC Executive Director Lisa Westaway presented their case for the COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination Passport and the plan moving forward for the community. Grand Chief Sky-Deer: “When we […]

Effective September 13th, only Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) staff members who have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be entitled to attend their functions in the workplace. The decision takes into consideration the ongoing pandemic, the vulnerability of KSCS clientele, the ongoing close proximity and interactions amongst staff and clients and to […]

The public health unit at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre and the Public Safety Commission confirms proof of COVID 19 vaccination will be needed in Kahnawake.  In a statement released Monday night, public health said the guiding principle behind the decision is to save lives and protect education, economy, and mental and spiritual well-being.  “This […]