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The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has reached a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Hydro-Québec to partner on the Hertel-New York Interconnection Project to transmit green renewable energy to New York City. This agreement is on condition that Hydro-Québec wins the energy supply contract. These proposals would supply New York City with up to 1,250 MW […]

After 14 long months the State of Emergency, brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, will expire on Monday June 21, 2021. Kahnawake’s COVID-19 Task Force is presenting to the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake on Monday morning. At that time they are not asking for a further 30 day extension of the State of Emergency and […]

There will be excavation and construction in Sesame Park as part of the overall Mini Putt and Playground project. Although the playground portion is nearly complete and the play elements are in place, the overall project is not finished. After the land grading currently underway, the Mini Putt fencing will begin next week. Mackenzie Whyte, […]

Drivers who use the Mercier Bridge will have some closures to deal with this weekend. The span will be down to one lane in each direction overnight tonight (Friday) from 9 pm for a period of 12 hours until 9 am Saturday morning. However, the 132 down ramp towards La Prairie will be closed all […]

The Kahnawà:ke Fire Brigade says that the risk of fire in both Kahnawà:ke and Tioweró:ton has been elevated to High. According to KFB Chief David Scott, forest fires are a major threat: “No more, right now, I’m asking everyone to do your part. No more campfires in the backyard, don’t burn the pallets, don’t burn the cardboard, […]

The Kahnawà:ke Gaming Law turns 25 today. It was signed into law on June 10th, 1996 and has  taken on great importance as Kahnawà:ke took a lead role in the creation of the Internet Gaming phenomenon. Daryl Leclaire was recently appointed as Chairperson of the Board at the Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission (KGC). “Proud to be part […]

Québec public health announced yesterday that High School Proms will be permitted outdoors, under a tent, with no more than 250 people as of July 8th.  Masks and physical distancing will not be a requirement according to Dr. Horacio Arruda, as he expects most 12 to 17-year-olds will have had their first vaccine dose by […]

Complicated by pandemic measures, a site has finally been chosen and approved to host the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake elections next month. The Kahnawake Sports Complex will be open from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday July 3, 2021 for community members to cast their ballots for Grand Chief and Chief. The site was […]

Mercier Bridge roadwork will see a ramp closed in Kahnawake overnight Wednesday. The Highway 132 down ramp towards La Prairie will be completely closed tomorrow night from 11 p.m., to Thursday morning at 5 am. That ramp will then be closed for the entire weekend From Friday at 10 p.m., to Monday at 5 a.m.

Angus Montour Chief Electoral Officer making a formal announcement this afternoon for the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake 2021 elections, presenting the official list of candidates for Grand Chief, including: Gina Deer, Sterling Deer, Keith Myiow, Frankie McComber and Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer as all verified candidates on the official list of nominees. The council of Chief s […]