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An iconic business in Kahnawake for the last quarter century is changing hands. Joey Standup and his wife Brittany Zachary-Standup have taken over the reins at Dustin’s Convenience from Joey’s parents Virginia and Craig. “It feels great,” Zachary-Standup told K1037 News. “I have big shoes to fill right now. My husband and I both have […]

Local Public Health team at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre is unable to provide COVID-19 documentation that is required for travel. Travel document requirements vary greatly depending on location and method of travel and it is up to travelers to inform themselves of requirements and to obtain appropriate travel documentation privately. The following link can […]

With all protocols in place to ensure the safety of employees and visitors, the Kahnawà:ke Welcome Center will once again be open to the public. The Welcome Center will be offering tours in designated areas accompanied by a tour guide and will also offer information as to what is available for visitors including: retail shopping, […]

The Kahnawake Peacekeepers have a suspect after a string of robberies at Cigarette stores in the community that began on Tuesday night. Last night (Thursday) at 7:04 pm the Peacekeepers responded to a panic alarm. A male, fitting the same description as a robbery at Monsieur Tabac on Tuesday, entered the Bear Claw cigarette store […]

The Kahnawà:ke Public Safety Commission says that as of Monday, February 28, proof of vaccination (QR Code) will no longer be a legal requirement for businesses in Kahnawà:ke. However, it will be up to the business should they prefer to continue using proof of vaccination as an option to help safeguard their employees and clientele. […]

Starting Monday, the Vaccination Passport will no longer be required for adult hockey or private skating rentals at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex. The Sports and recreation Unit saying that the Passport will still be required for all participants, athletes, volunteers, and spectators during Kahnawà:ke Minor Hockey Association and Kahnawà:ke Figure Skating Club hours.  Removing this […]

After 40 years helping to uphold the law and keep Kahnawake safe, Frank Phillips has called it a career with the Kahnawake Peacekeepers (PKs). “Surprisingly it feels like there was a weight taken off my shoulders of some of the responsibilities I had,” Phillips told K1037 News. “Every year there was more and more technology going […]

An extension of one week has been granted for the two (2) regulations drafted under the Kahnawà:ke Residency Law (KRL) and (2) regulations drafted under the Kanien’kehá:ka of Kahnawà:ke Law to be reviewed for community feedback was supposed to end this Thursday at 4pm. The new deadline is Thursday, March 3rd at 4pm. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) offering […]

The issue of Father Leon Lajoie’s remains is going to a vote in Kahnawake. Following a community consultation late last year, nearly 52% of those who responded voted to have his remains exhumed and moved elsewhere. Almost 29% said to leave him where he is until the investigation is complete. 19% said they wanted him […]

The state of emergency in the community has been lifted. The announcement was made today by Kahnawà:ke’s Public Safety and Public Health who determined that the situation no longer warranted a State of Emergency. This change affects the mandate for the COVID-19 Task Force that will also expire. The mandate will continue to be carried […]