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The Kahnawake Fire Brigade says the fire risk is very high because of the hot and dry conditions in Quebec. This risk applies in Tiioweroton as well. Whishe Stacey is a Captain with the KFB who is asking Kahnawakero:non to be vigilant. Quebec’s forest fire prevention agency, SOPFEU, is warning people to be careful and […]

Upgrades to the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex are on the docket, with a January 2024 completion date planned. The Sports and Recreation Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke making the announcement of new upgrades and renovations planned for the Sports Complex. Arena building updates are made possible by a financial contribution from Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community […]

The Ministère des Transports says that the Mercier Bridge will be down to 1 lane in either direction for slab repair work. The Airlie entrance towards Kahnawake will be closed. The work begins at 2 am on Saturday, lasting until 5 am on Monday. The 138-ramp to the 20 West will be closed again this […]

The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) will be conducting Fish and Fish Habitat Monitoring as a part of the Aquatic Stewardship Program starting on May 29th, lasting until June 9th. This year’s surveys will focus on both the North Creek (Whákera’s Creek) and Delormier Creek. KEPO staff will be using non-lethal sampling methods including minnow traps, […]

A large portion of the Elected Mohawk Council of Kahnawake are in Montreal today to lend their voices in opposition to the Quebec Government’s attempts to propose a bill that protects Indigenous Languages. Ohén:ton Í:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer: “The message that we’re conveying here, as a matter of fact we’re not participating fully in […]

Janice Beauvais has been reappointed Commissioner to the Interim Kahnawà:ke Gaming Commission. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke announcing Beauvais’ reappointment to a two-year term, which will expire on May 23rd, 2025. Her previous term as commissioner was scheduled to end 2 days ago on May 23rd. Beauvais had expressed interest in continuing for an additional […]

The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has announced the appointment of Rhonda Kirby to the Kahnawà:ke Cannabis Control Board for a three-year term at the recent MCK Council meeting held this past Tuesday, May 23rd. Kirby’s appointment completes the three-member board, with previously appointed members Tara Jacobs, who was reappointed on June 20th, 2022, and David […]

In Kanesatake there was unusual police presence at the band office and the health center today. Officers who were mainly investigators from The Financial Crimes Unit (‘Division des Enquires sur les Crimes Economique),  were supported by other police units. Police in unmarked vehicles were at the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) band office and Kanesatake […]

A small carnivorous mammal situation is affecting the former Rabaska road area. Kahnawake Animal Control is letting the community know that there have been reported sightings of Fisher Cats in that area and are urging residents to keep pets inside for their safety and to be extra cautious in the area until this situation is resolved. […]