Wild Wild West ordered to vacate
The Superior Court of Quebec has ruled against Elvin “Jason” Diabo, denying his application for nearly $1.8 million in damages against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and Tewatohnhi’saktha and giving him 90 days to remove his business.
Tribunal hears residential evidence
For Sherlene Bomberry, a survivor of the longest-running residential school in Canada, this week’s hearings at the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal in Montreal brought about mixed emotions.
The power of the peoples’ judgment
The international Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal is in Tiohtià:ke this week, probing a legacy of missing children and unmarked graves associated with residential schools.
Gaming discussions continue
Building connections across communities has been the central focus of Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Paul Rice’s work in recent weeks, where he’s been advancing discussions related to gaming for the community.
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Kahnawake stops for safety
May Kahnawake Stop saw fewer tickets handed out this year than last, with representatives from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) joining Peacekeepers on the road to promote safe driving.
Closures on Mercier
Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) announced that access ramps located in Kahnawake to get on and off the Mercier Bridge are scheduled to be closed starting tonight (Friday) at 10 p.m. until Monday at 5 a.m.
Wahta Mohawks re-join Iroquois Caucus
The Wahta Mohawks have officially rejoined the Iroquois Caucus, marking a move to bring together Haudenosaunee communities and further joint advocacy efforts at government tables.
Babysitting in our language
A new course offered by the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC), in partnership with the Kanien’keháka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center, (KOR) aims to equip youth in the community with babysitting skills - while also fostering their knowledge of Kanienʼkéha.
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Four nights of glee
When Scout Marquis made the decision to transfer to St. George’s High School last year it was for one reason: to join the school’s award-winning glee club, the G Majors.
Sterling shoots for the stars
Ten-year-old Kaia Sterling has always loved performing, whether it’s been on local stages as an Irish dancer or at her beloved Turtle Island Theatre Company here in Kahnawake. Now, she’s planning to grow her skills by travelling further than ever before, to learn from industry experts at a training school in California this summer.
A life remembered in song
As Hogan Gilbert gathered with his family to remember the life of his late grandfather Andrew Montour, he headed to the front porch.
Local actors nominated
Kahnawake talent was centre stage in the world of film and television this week, with two local names making the shortlist of a major media organization’s annual awards.
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Medals and good times for Team Kahnawake
Team Kahnawake, made up of students from Kahnawake Survival School (KSS), Kateri School, Karonhianónhnha Tsi Ionterihwaienstáhkhwa, and Karihwanó:ron Tsi Ionterihwaienstáhkhwa, returned home from the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) Inter-School Games in Quebec City with 45 medals, including banners for 10-12 year-old boys’ floor hockey and 10-12 year-old girls’ volleyball.
Good showing for Nationals at Heritage Cup
Six Haudenosaunee Junior Nationals squads - three boys’ teams and three girls’ teams – did well in representing their communities in the 2026 edition of the Heritage Cup field lacrosse tournament at Rider University in New Jersey.
Hunters teams hit mid-season
With an 8-5 record, just six points separate the second-place Kahnawake Hunters from the ninth-place team in the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) Eastern Conference, while the Akwesasne Thunder currently hold the top spot with a 14-0 record.
Season over for Akweks lacrosse
Although the Kahnawake Survival School (KSS) Akweks field lacrosse team did not successfully repeat as Greater Montreal Athletics Association (GMAA) champions after a 9-5 loss to Stanstead College, coach Al Jones thinks it was still an overall good season for the young squad.
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Men must stand up against violence
Last week marked the annual Moose Hide Campaign, a fast-growing, Indigenous-led movement coming out of BC with a simple goal, to unite folks around putting an end to gender-based violence once and for all.
Racism needs to be called out
“Stop drinking, Wab.” These words were uttered in the chamber of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly to Wab Kinew, who is the only First Nations premier in the history of the country.
Still waiting for Red Dress Alert
Not much has changed since we wrote an editorial called “Red alert for Red Dress Alert” two years ago. That’s not unexpected, in fact it’s by design, but that doesn’t make it any less upsetting, considering the scope and urgency of the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people (MMIWG2S+), which is nothing short of a countrywide emergency.
The big tent looming over Indigenous rights
A few weeks ago, we used this space to reflect on the importance of solidarity between First Nations, especially when it comes to going up against governments that still don’t show respect when it counts, and that’s not set to change anytime soon.
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Bonspille slams council to Iroquois Caucus
Former grand chief Victor Bonspille sent an email to the Iroquois Caucus earlier this month to express his view that the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake caretaker council cannot represent Kanesatake at political events and asked the Caucus to communicate with him regarding community matters.
Students bring home 41 medals
The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) Inter-School games wrapped up this weekend, with students and staff from Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School returning from Quebec City tired but triumphant.
Forest fire in Kanesatake
A forest fire that blazed in Kanesatake last Friday was deemed accidental and resulted in no property damage or injuries, according to the Oka Fire Safety Department.
How Kanien’kéha shapes lives
For years, Kanien’kéha was something Kahontóktha Beauvais heard around her but never fully understood. Her father, grandmother, and members of her family spoke it fluently in conversation that she could barely piece together.
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