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The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) is looking for a new Chairperson for their Board of Directors. For the second time in 16 months, Mark Jocks informed the board and the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) that he is resigning from the position. In September 2019, Jocks first informed the MCK that he was leaving after […]

Kahnawà:ke’s local media are calling for Applications for the 2021 $1,000 dollar Jesse Deer Memorial Media Scholarship Fund. The bursary is for the 2021 Fall Semester and will be awarded to one successful post-secondary student who is pursuing media-related studies. Candidates should exemplify Jesse’s values by demonstrating a sound work ethic, good grades, great motivation, and community involvement. […]

The number of positive cases has increased from one to two in Kahnawake in recent days. However, the two cases are connected and are within the same bubble. “It is contained, definitely,” said Lisa Westaway, the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC). She appeared on the Morning D on Monday. “Other tests […]

The Waste Management Department in the community says there will be no recycling collection this week. The Minimax truck is in for repairs all week. Regular collection is expected to resume on Monday, March 1st

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force is allowing for new guidelines for outdoor recreational activities and outdoor gatherings intended to promote mental health through safe and responsible outdoor activities. The Task Force is directing that a maximum of four (4) individuals from four different households participate in activities (example: four friends playing hockey). Additionally, a maximum of two households can […]

Kahnawà:ke will once again recognize Pink Shirt or Anti-Bullying awareness day next Wednesday, February 24th. Corleigh Beauvais is a Youth Prevention worker at KSCS: “KSCS primary prevention want to encourage families to have the conversation with their children about bullying and the impact that it can have on someone’s life. So we want to create […]

A civil investigation will be conducted into the issue of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) found on residential and common lands in Kahnawake. In a release from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, it stated that an independent investigator will gather facts, events, timelines and decision-making. The investigation is expected to take place beginning in April and last […]

For the first time in several months there are no active cases of COVID-19 in Kahnawake. “This is really positive. It’s great news.” said Lisa Westaway the Executive Director of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre. It means that from the holiday time everybody has been working really hard in containing the virus and following the […]

Snow Day: All Kahnawake Education Center Schools are closed today due to the weather. KEC Director of Education Robin Delaronde says there will not be any on-line learning today. The First Nations Regional Adult Education Center (FNRAEC) in Kahnawake is open today. Online classes are being held as scheduled. Step By Step Child and Family […]

On Saturday evening, the Kahnawà:ke Peacekeepers executed a search warrant at a residence on Rabaska Road. The search unfolded at 5:36 pm and was conducted to locate illicit cannabis that the suspect was advertising as part of a Valentines gift package, this across multiple social media platforms. During the operation a local 27-year-old woman was […]