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Eleven years after his last race start there, Kahnawa’kehró:non Derek White was one of the 82 drivers to take part in the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series’ pre-race practice at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, which marks the unofficial start of the new season.
White at Daytona for NASCAR testing
Eleven years after his last race start there, Kahnawa’kehró:non racer Derek White was one of the 82 drivers to take part in the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series’ pre-race practice at Daytona International…
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January 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Eleven years after his last race start there, Kahnawa’kehró:non Derek White was one of the 82 drivers to take part in the NASCAR ARCA Menards Series’ pre-race practice at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, which marks the unofficial start of the new season.
Skye Thomas has always loved being involved in the work of community organizations, and with a wealth of experience planning and supporting local charity events, she said she’s ready to take the lead at the KMF...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Skye Thomas has always loved being involved in the work of community organizations, and with a wealth of experience planning and supporting local charity events, she said she’s ready to take the lead at the KMF...
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As 2025 gives way to 2026, Kahnawake is getting one step closer to inaugurating its new multipurpose arts and culture building. And so far, everything is on track for the almost $56 million project to be fully operational by April 1
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January 21, 2026 at 1:14 AM
As 2025 gives way to 2026, Kahnawake is getting one step closer to inaugurating its new multipurpose arts and culture building. And so far, everything is on track for the almost $56 million project to be fully operational by April 1
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Staff at Onkwata’karitáhtshera have seen a marked improvement in the response time for local Jordan’s Principle requests in recent months – though requests for reimbursements continue to see processing delays.
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Local Jordan’s Principle backlog cleared
Staff at Onkwata’karitáhtshera have seen a marked improvement in the response time for Jordan’s Principle requests in recent months – though requests for reimbursements continue to see processing dela...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Staff at Onkwata’karitáhtshera have seen a marked improvement in the response time for local Jordan’s Principle requests in recent months – though requests for reimbursements continue to see processing delays.
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After years of identity politics and denying systemic racism, Legault’s departure is welcome for Kahnawake. Quebec’s next leader must do better.
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Time to go for Legault
The man who compared himself to Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky Balboa is saying goodbye.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:12 AM
After years of identity politics and denying systemic racism, Legault’s departure is welcome for Kahnawake. Quebec’s next leader must do better.
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A new U11 three-on-three box lacrosse league will be playing its first games in the coming weeks – and for those behind the project, it’s a testament to the demand for lacrosse to be played in the winter in Kahnawake.
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Striving for year-round lacrosse
A new U11 three-on-three box lacrosse league will be playing its first games in the coming weeks – and for those behind the project, it’s a testament to the demand for lacrosse to be played in the win...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:12 AM
A new U11 three-on-three box lacrosse league will be playing its first games in the coming weeks – and for those behind the project, it’s a testament to the demand for lacrosse to be played in the winter in Kahnawake.
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After months of his party trailing in the polls, CAQ leader François Legault announced his resignation, a move that Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Cody Diabo said leaves questions for the future of the community’s relationship with the provincial government.
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Legault resignation leaves uncertainty
After months of his party trailing in the polls, Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) leader François Legault announced his resignation this Wednesday, a move that Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Cod...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
After months of his party trailing in the polls, CAQ leader François Legault announced his resignation, a move that Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Cody Diabo said leaves questions for the future of the community’s relationship with the provincial government.
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A series of focus groups and an upcoming open house kiosk are the latest steps in the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)’s creation of a Land Use Plan, a roadmap that will guide the return and use of lands in the community.
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Lands Unit seeks input
A series of focus groups and an upcoming open house kiosk are the latest steps in the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)’s creation of a Land Use Plan, a roadmap that will guide the return and use of l...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
A series of focus groups and an upcoming open house kiosk are the latest steps in the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)’s creation of a Land Use Plan, a roadmap that will guide the return and use of lands in the community.
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Signups for the Chateauguay Raiders’ football winter camps are ongoing, and the football association is hoping to bolster its ranks of new players for the upcoming season, particularly in older age groups.
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Raiders camps starting up
Signups for the Chateauguay Raiders’ football winter camps are ongoing, and the football association is hoping to bolster its ranks of new players for the upcoming season, particularly in older age gr...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Signups for the Chateauguay Raiders’ football winter camps are ongoing, and the football association is hoping to bolster its ranks of new players for the upcoming season, particularly in older age groups.
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Kanehsatake Warriors athletes played a short scrimmage during halftime at the Creator’s Game Night in Ottawa on January 9. It marks the second time the Warriors scrimmaged at a National Lacrosse League (NLL) Ottawa Black Bears game.
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Warriors play halftime at Black Bears game
On the floor of Ottawa’s Canadian Tire Centre, Warriors player Tehoronhiathe Martin Larente, Jr., felt the thrill of scoring on the big stage, an experience usually reserved for professional athletes.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Kanehsatake Warriors athletes played a short scrimmage during halftime at the Creator’s Game Night in Ottawa on January 9. It marks the second time the Warriors scrimmaged at a National Lacrosse League (NLL) Ottawa Black Bears game.
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The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake was not alerted after the federal government laid charges against recycling company Terrapure and the city of Ste. Catherine...
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Council left in dark on Seaway dumping case
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) was not alerted after the federal government laid charges against recycling company Terrapure and the city of Ste. Catherine, despite the alleged environmental in...
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January 21, 2026 at 1:10 AM
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake was not alerted after the federal government laid charges against recycling company Terrapure and the city of Ste. Catherine...
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For Emily Karihwenhá:wi Kane, community is what makes Kahnawake special. That’s why she’s excited to step into her new role as a community engagement specialist at the MCK – a position that will see relationship building be made a priority for the organization.
Kane takes the reins
For Emily Karihwenhá:wi Kane, community is what makes Kahnawake special. That’s why she’s excited to step into her new role as a community engagement specialist at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake…
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January 15, 2026 at 11:00 PM
For Emily Karihwenhá:wi Kane, community is what makes Kahnawake special. That’s why she’s excited to step into her new role as a community engagement specialist at the MCK – a position that will see relationship building be made a priority for the organization.
Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM has added another member to its ranks with a new afternoon host, Karyn Wahsontiiostha Murray, who joined the team in early December.
Radio station gains new afternoon host
Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM has added another member to its ranks with a new afternoon host, Karyn Wahsontiiostha Murray, who joined the team in early December.
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January 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM has added another member to its ranks with a new afternoon host, Karyn Wahsontiiostha Murray, who joined the team in early December.
Almost 500 attendees piled into the Mohawk Bingo this New Year’s Eve, choosing to ring in 2026 surrounded by community members and guests who chose to celebrate sobriety on the last day of the year.
Celebrating sobriety at New Year’s powwow
Almost 500 attendees piled into the Mohawk Bingo this New Year’s Eve, choosing to ring in 2026 surrounded by community members and guests who chose to celebrate sobriety on the last day of the year.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Almost 500 attendees piled into the Mohawk Bingo this New Year’s Eve, choosing to ring in 2026 surrounded by community members and guests who chose to celebrate sobriety on the last day of the year.
As girls’ lacrosse continues to grow in Kahnawake, five players from the community joined up with other athletes from Akwesasne, Six Nations, and Cornwall to form the Eastern Nations Elite at the Border Wars box lacrosse tournament.
Kahnawake laxers win at Border Wars
As girls’ lacrosse continues to grow in Kahnawake, five players from the community joined up with other athletes from Akwesasne, Six Nations, and Cornwall to form the Eastern Nations Elite at the…
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January 15, 2026 at 3:02 PM
As girls’ lacrosse continues to grow in Kahnawake, five players from the community joined up with other athletes from Akwesasne, Six Nations, and Cornwall to form the Eastern Nations Elite at the Border Wars box lacrosse tournament.
A restricted airspace has been established over Kahnawake for the first time in the community’s history, a move that will allow for the use of drone technology that will improve traffic monitoring and emergency response times.
Drone technology to be deployed
A restricted airspace has been established over Kahnawake for the first time in the community’s history, a move that will allow for the use of drone technology that will improve traffic monitoring…
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January 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM
A restricted airspace has been established over Kahnawake for the first time in the community’s history, a move that will allow for the use of drone technology that will improve traffic monitoring and emergency response times.
While the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) agreement with the province of Quebec is older than the 21st century, Kahnawa’kehró:non routinely encounter issues when they try to exercise their tax-exemption rights.
Tax exemption still not respected
Last spring, Ioronhiateka Delisle’s stepson needed a new pair of skates, so they went to Play It Again Sports in Kirkland, part of the area covered by Kahnawake’s agreement with the province to…
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January 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
While the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) agreement with the province of Quebec is older than the 21st century, Kahnawa’kehró:non routinely encounter issues when they try to exercise their tax-exemption rights.
The Kahnawake Justice Commission’s inaugural annual report is striving to show Kahnawa’kehró:non what Kahnawake’s Justice System and its four administrative components are doing as it continues to expand.
Annual Justice Commission report released
The Kahnawake Justice Commission’s inaugural annual report is striving to show Kahnawa’kehró:non what Kahnawake’s Justice System and its four administrative components are doing as it continues to…
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January 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The Kahnawake Justice Commission’s inaugural annual report is striving to show Kahnawa’kehró:non what Kahnawake’s Justice System and its four administrative components are doing as it continues to expand.
Eleven players – six girls and five boys – will represent the community after making the official roster for Team Eastern Door and the North (EDN) ahead of the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).
Locals make Team Eastern Door and the North
Eleven players – six girls and five boys – will represent the community after making the official roster for Team Eastern Door and the North (EDN) ahead of the National Aboriginal Hockey…
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January 14, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Eleven players – six girls and five boys – will represent the community after making the official roster for Team Eastern Door and the North (EDN) ahead of the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).
Center Phoenix-Reign White and defender Apollo McComber are a part of the U11A Chateauguay Cavaliers team that came back from their trip to the Toronto area with a championship banner.
Local players win tournament with Chateauguay
Center Phoenix-Reign White and defender Apollo McComber are a part of the U11A Chateauguay Cavaliers team that came back from their trip to the Toronto area with a championship banner.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Center Phoenix-Reign White and defender Apollo McComber are a part of the U11A Chateauguay Cavaliers team that came back from their trip to the Toronto area with a championship banner.
Two plans, one compiled by First Nations advocates and the other by the federal government, have been filed with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT), each proposing paths forward for the long-term reform of First Nations Child and Family Services.
Plans tabled for long-term reform
Two plans, one compiled by First Nations advocates and the other by the federal government, have been filed with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT), each proposing paths forward for the…
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January 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Two plans, one compiled by First Nations advocates and the other by the federal government, have been filed with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT), each proposing paths forward for the long-term reform of First Nations Child and Family Services.
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake announced last week that Onerahtókha Marquis will no longer be holding the role of executive director at the organization, having departed from the post as of December 15.
Executive director departs
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake announced this week that Onerahtókha Marquis will no longer be holding the role of executive director at the organization, having departed from the post as of December…
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January 14, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake announced last week that Onerahtókha Marquis will no longer be holding the role of executive director at the organization, having departed from the post as of December 15.
Five years ago, we ran an editorial following the January 6, 2021, siege of the US Capitol by MAGA faithful, egged on by a president who couldn’t accept he lost the election. The headline? “Good riddance to Donald Trump.” Well, it didn’t exactly turn out that way.
Might doesn’t make right
Five years ago, we ran an editorial following the January 6, 2021, siege of the US Capitol by MAGA faithful, egged on by a president who couldn’t accept he lost the election. The headline? “Good…
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January 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Five years ago, we ran an editorial following the January 6, 2021, siege of the US Capitol by MAGA faithful, egged on by a president who couldn’t accept he lost the election. The headline? “Good riddance to Donald Trump.” Well, it didn’t exactly turn out that way.
Right before Christmas, players from the Founder’s Cup-winning Kahnawake Junior B Hunters got to celebrate one final time as a team, where they were presented with custom-made championship rings.
Hunters get rings, awards
Right before Christmas, players from the Founder’s Cup-winning Kahnawake Junior B Hunters got to celebrate one final time as a team, where they were presented with custom-made championship rings.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Right before Christmas, players from the Founder’s Cup-winning Kahnawake Junior B Hunters got to celebrate one final time as a team, where they were presented with custom-made championship rings.
A’nó:wara Dance Theatre is making strides in putting together its new production, I Dream in Wampum, a science fiction show inspired by Kanien’kehá:ka culture.
Dancers head to Banff
A’nó:wara Dance Theatre is making strides in putting together its new production, I Dream in Wampum, a science fiction show inspired by Kanien’kehá:ka culture.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
A’nó:wara Dance Theatre is making strides in putting together its new production, I Dream in Wampum, a science fiction show inspired by Kanien’kehá:ka culture.