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If you’re looking for some relief from the heat, you can forget about doing that at the beach. The Tekakwitha Island Beach is closed until Friday, September 3rd . The Sports and Recreation Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) says the beach is officially unmonitored since no lifeguards are on duty at this […]
At 4pm this afternoon, Ohén:ton Í:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs (Grand Chief) Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer will meet with Quebec’s Minister Responsible for Indigenous Affairs Ian Lafrenière where numerous community interest items will be addressed. On the agenda: discussions concerning the ‘Relationship Document’, Cultural Center/Museum/Theatre Project Funding, the Chateauguay Residential Development Project; the Aquaponics Project, A Potential Economic Development […]
A new Director of Housing has been hired by the Housing Unit of The Mohawk Council of Kahnawa:ke (MCK). MCK Executive Director Onerahtókha Marquis is pleased with the selection: “The successful candidate for the Director of Housing is Areti Malliarou, she’s an individual with extensive educational background as well as working experience. Her education includes […]
The low cost spay and neuter clinics scheduled for August 25 and September 15 in Kahnawake are completely booked, but the Animal Protection Department says there is a waiting list for October. Deidra Whyte is assistant animal protection officer. She spoke on K1037 ‘s Morning D show. “We had roughly 20 spots for two dates […]
If you are looking at crushing that cardboard box or a few glass bottles, you might want to keep them in a temporary storage. The town’s recycling truck is now out of service. Iotshatenawi Reed is the communications director for The Waste Management Department of the MCK: “This afternoon we noticed there was a little […]
Preparations for work connected with the Tekakwitha Island and Bay Restoration Project, on the south shore of the bay (mainland side), get underway this week. The Kahnawake Environment Protection Office says the first steps include the stockpiling of soil near the pump house. Trucks will operate between 7am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, to deliver […]
Davis Rice has been named as the new Tetewatha:ren Talk Show Host on a trial basis. Rice will begin his on-air duties effective Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Rice was chosen from among 5 candidates. K1037 News Director Paul Graif, who has been acting as both host and producer of the noon-hour talk show on an […]
The Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) has released its back to school protocol for when classes resume September 1st. The KEC says it took into account the presence of the COVID 19 Delta variant in the community when deciding on the safety measures that would be in place. They include: Masking for students from grades 1 […]
The Highway 132 up ramp for the Mercier Bridge will be closed overnight Saturday. The ramp will close at 9 pm tomorrow and remain in effect until 9 am Sunday. The Highway 20 West ramp from Montreal towards the 138 for the Mercier will be completely closed from 11 pm tonight until 5 am Monday […]
A national organization to support wellness and healing initiatives for thousands of survivors of federally run Indian day schools officially launched today with the naming of its Board of Directors. The McLean Day School Settlement Corporation livestreamed the ceremony. Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Roger Augustine is part of the non-profit organization’s board. “This […]