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Grand Chief Kahsennenhawe Sky Deer appeared on the Tetewathara talk show Friday and commented on the social media outcry over Lisa Westaway’s actions as well as her own travel to the United States. She feels that type of reaction, including death threats is inappropriate. “We are humans. We’re going to make mistakes and we are […]

Kateri Memorial Hospital Center (KMHC) Executive Director Lisa Westaway has released a statement to K1037 News in response to online criticism that she faced after travelling out of country on vacation. She is now back at work after recovering from contracting COVID-19. She quarantined with the coronavirus while on a family vacation in Mexico “Over […]

The Kahnawà:ke COVID-19 Task Force would like to advise the community that personal travel inquiries cannot be addressed by the Task Force. They are advising Kahnawa’kehró:non to research the various government websites to see the latest information and updates regarding trips over the border and abroad; restrictions, vaccination or quarantine requirements are those of the […]

The Housing Unit is doing a follow-up survey to the one done in December. This new survey wants to hear from current and former Housing clients on their experiences, as well as the community’s perspective on potential services, and their general feedback on the future direction of housing in the community. The survey begins today […]

Former Kanesatake Grand Chief Serge Otsi Simon is attempting a political comeback. He confirmed to K1037 News that he has thrown his hat into the ring to run for the leadership of the Assembly of First Nations Quebec, Labrador (AFNQL). Simon served as Kanesatake’s Grand Chief for a decade until he lost to Victor Bonspille […]

Businesses that were told to shut  down on Christmas Eve  by the COVID  19 Task Force can now apply with Tewatohnhi’saktha to access the business interruption fund. If you have filed a claim in the last year, get in touch with the Business Services team member you spoke with to reapply. If you are a […]

Effective immediately in Kahnàwake the following businesses can resume operations with the following measures: Gyms/Fitness Centers – Maximum capacity of 8 people, all measures of masking (3ply medical grade), social distancing, and hygiene must be maintained Personal Care/Massage – Reduced capacity, all measures of masking (3ply medical grade), social distancing, and hygiene must be maintained The Kahnawà:ke […]

The Family Drop-Off for Residents of Inpatient Care is scheduled for this coming Sunday, January 16th from 12pm until 2pm. The drop-off will be conducted at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center Covid-19 testing site and will be only open to Friends and Family members of KMHC residents. As for a guideline list of items that […]

The two pharmacies in Kahnawake will once again be receiving some of the COVID-19 testing kits. However, an employee at the Old Malone Pharmacy says they are supposed to be getting more. However, they are unsure of the quantity or even when they will be delivered. They received approximately 100 kits in December but they […]

Vaccinations in the community have been moved back to the Bingo Hall on the 138. That started today in Kahnàwake in response to the 5th wave. A newly updated schedule was released by Public Safety and the KMHC today, with the clinic now remaining open until 7:30 pm tonight, operating again both tomorrow and Wednesday […]