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The first component of the Kahnawà:ke Justice Act has been approved and has been brought into force today by the Kahnawà:ke Justice Commission. In the announcement, The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) stressed the importance of this initial step that allows for the transfer of criminal files from the Court of Kahnawà:ke to Skén:nen Aonsón:ton […]
Today is November 8th and that is National Indigenous Veterans Day, an opportunity to recognize the military service and sacrifices made by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. More than 12,000 Indigenous Peoples served in the First and Second World Wars, as well as the Korean War. This commitment spans over 200 years of military […]
A day after Wahiio Delisle took the Oath of Office and began work at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake, the process to elect another representative on the MCK is now underway. A second by-election has been called for December 3rd. Nomination Day – Saturday, November 19, 10am to 12 noon at the Kahnawà:ke Services Complex […]
The Eastern Door is hosting its annual blood donor clinic today (Tuesday). It is being held at the Mohawk Bingo on Route 138 from 9:30 am to 7:30 pm. They are seeking 120 donors this year. They are recommending that you book your appointment through Hema-Quebec. You can call 1-800-343-7264 or do it on-line at: […]
Walter Goodleaf of Kahnawake was inducted into the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame on Saturday. He says he got to play alongside some greats in town: “I’m still taking it all in, it’s an unbelievable feeling, a feeling of joy, gratefulness and at the same time, felling loved. It was an amazing thing there.” Goodleaf […]
The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) has completed the Tekakwitha Island and Bay Restoration project. Over the past several months, the primary focus has been on installing trees, shrubs, and aquatic plants across the project zones. Patrick Regaz is the General Manager of Field Science at KEPO: “Feels great, I think we have a really […]
Iohahiio (Wahiio) Delisle will be joining the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake after capturing Saturday’s by-election to replace Alan-John Rice’s seat at the table. Delisle captured 110 of the 245 votes cast at Karonhianónhnha School and at a special advanced poll on Wednesday. Stephen Angus McComber finished in the runner-up position with 82 votes, while David […]
Angus L. Montour has been named as the Electoral Officer for an additional upcoming By-Election to elect a replacement for Barton Goodleaf, who resigned his position as Ratsénhaienhs (elected Council Chief) on Monday. The Executive Office of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke making the announcement following the resignation that became official after his letter of […]
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake held a major news conference this afternoon addressing the criminal investigation in the Housing department. The Crown Prosecutor will not be proceeding with any prosecution of the Housing Unit’s scandal that cost the MCK $695 000 dollars. Ratitsénhaienhs Onerahtókha Karlie Marquis is the MCK’s Executive Director: “It is unfortunate, but the […]
You have a platform, so The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is suggesting you use it. Ratitsénhaienhs will be available to meet with community members in kiosk-style Community Engagement sessions, both of which will be held at the Golden Age Club. The sessions are scheduled for: Friday, November 4th, from 2:30pm to 5pm and Thursday, November […]