Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Press Releases

Tewatohnhi’saktha launching Kahnawà:ke Labour Market Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – KAHNAWÀ:KE, October/Kenténha 5, 2026 Tewatohnhi’saktha is launching a Labour Market Study to better understand Kahnawà:ke’s current workforce and future labour needs. The results will help guide community workforce planning, skills development, employment programs, succession planning, and future economic development opportunities. The study will engage Kahnawà:ke organizations and businesses to provide basic...
11th Annual Kahnawà:ke Strawberry Food Fest Returns this June
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 27, 2026) Kahnawà:ke Tourism will host the 11 annual Strawberry Food Fest throughout June. This community-wide celebration highlights strawberries through special culinary creations offered by local businesses. Twelve participating businesses will feature exclusive strawberry-inspired food and drink items for a limited time, showcasing the fruit’s versatility and seasonal appeal....
10th Annual Maple Food Fest is underway!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: (Enníska / February 24, 2026) Kahnawà:ke Tourism is pleased to announce the 10th Annual Maple Food Fest. The Maple Food Fest is a collective community event, where the theme of maple and maple culinary creations is promoted throughout March.   Get ready to delve into the richness and delicious flavors of maple! The highly anticipated Maple Food Fest brings together participating...
Tewatohnhi’saktha not proceeding with second Café location at Kanatahkwèn:ke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Kahnawà:ke[Enníska/February 12, 2026] — Following a duly convened meeting held on February 3, 2026, the Tewatohnhi’saktha Board of Directors has decided that Tóta Ma’s Café will not proceed with the opening of a second location in the new Kanatahkwèn:ke Building.  Tóta Ma’s Café operates as a social enterprise with the primary goal of providing meaningful employment and training opportunities for community...
Tewatohnhi’saktha launches PATH Foundations Certificate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE –Kahnawà:ke (Tsothohrhkó:wa/ January 20, 2026) Tewatohnhi’saktha is launching a new PATH Foundations Certificate for participants who successfully complete 6 Professional Advancement Training Hub (PATH) courses between October 2025 – June 2026. The PATH Foundations Certificate will be issued by Tewatohnhi’saktha, in partnership with the New Frontiers School Board, and will include an...
Tewatohnhi’saktha Announces New Board Leadership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Tsothóhrha/December 4, 2025) — At the Board of Directors meeting held December 2, 2025, members of the Board formally appointed new leadership to guide the Board into the coming term. Peggy Mayo has been appointed Chairperson of the Board, succeeding Heather Bauersfeld, who previously served in the position. Thawennontie Thomas has...
New Appointee to Tewatohnhi’saktha Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Kentenhkó:wa/November 4, 2025) — The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke has appointed Neil McComber to the Tewatohnhi’saktha Board of Directors, following the resignation of Heather Bauersfeld on July 25, 2025. Heather was appointed to the Board by the Mohawk Council on October 23, 2023, and served first as a member before being...
JOIN US FOR THE 7TH ANNUAL OCTOBER HARVEST FOOD FEST EVENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Kahnawà:ke (Kenténha/October 7, 2025) – Let’s give thanks to all the plants and the crops we harvested.  The Harvest Food Fest gives the opportunity for our community and businesses to gather, sharing their culinary creations and having fun with festivities focusing on the annual harvest.  It began in 2016, when the Tourism team created the food festivals showcasing culture, nature, and traditional foods, aligning with our cycle...