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As part of the $9 million Economic Relief Measures (ERM) Fund that was announced by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) along with Tewatohnhi’saktha, money has been set aside for individuals and businesses in the community. If you are an individual who has been affected by a loss of income, you are being asked to […]

In response to the COVID-19 emergency measures within the community, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has approved an Economic Relief Measures (ERM) Fund. The ERM Fund was approved at a special Council meeting and was passed unanimously by all 12 Council chiefs. Chief Gina Deer, KMD Lead Port Chief on the Client-Based Services Portfolio and the […]

For the last 39 years, K1037 has been committed to serving the community of Kahnawake and we continue to be an essential service in times of crisis. As this situation with Covid-19 continues to develop and more cases of the virus are confirmed in our community, we are devoted to protecting our staff while they […]

There are now five cases of Covid-19 in Kahnawake and the numbers are expected to grow. Kateri Memorial Hospital Center Executive Director Lisa Westaway says three of the cases are not at the KMHC. “We haven’t been able to identify the source,” Westaway said. “That is a sign that it is community transmission. So we […]

Someone at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC) has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. Public Health out of the Monteregie has begun their investigation and tracking. They are in the process of contacting those who may have been in contact with the infected person. “The news is not a surprise to us,” said Lisa […]

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are advising the community to be aware of fraudulent calls that appear to be coming from a COVID-19 hotline number 1-833-784-4397. These calls are fraudulent. Do not give out personal information over the phone, if you did not initiate the call yourself.

Kahnawake schools under the Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) will remain closed through May 1, 2020. This follows the announcement by Quebec that the schools will remain closed until that time. Lloyd Phillips, the Commissioner of Public Safety in Kahnawake, was happy to see the latest moves by the Quebec Government. Premier Francois Legault announced the […]

The Kahnawà:ke Pandemic COVID-19 Task Force wishes to inform the community that the Government of Canada has issued a self-assessment tool that will help determine whether you may need further assessment or testing for COVID-19. You can complete this assessment for yourself or on behalf of someone else if they are unable to. Click this […]

To limit the potential spread of the coronavirus in Kahnawake, the Covid-19 Task Force has ordered all factories and cigarette stores in the community to close effective immediately. The Longhouses and Churches in the community are also closed until further notice. As well they have closed the two Pharmacies in Kahnawake to indoor traffic. However, […]

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers have additional powers as a result of an emergency being declared in Kahnawake in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Peacekeeper Chief Dwaine Zacharie says they have the authority to issue fines if people gather together in groups or in places of business. Fines will range between $1000 to $6000. A prison […]