Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

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  1. Shop Kahnawake Father’s Day Sale

    Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift idea and want to support local businesses? The Shop Kahnawà:ke Certificates are a great gift and are accepted at 159 local shops! Stop by our Pop-up tent on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 11 am – 3 pm in front of Tewatohnhi’saktha We will be giving out free…

  2. Business Spotlight Two Row Holistic Health

    Two Row Holistic Health is a Holistic Nutrition and Health Coaching business located in Kahnawà:ke that is owned by Laura Jacobs and launched on March 24th, 2023. Over the last year Laura completed the Holistic Nutrition and Health Coach course from Nutraphoria School of Holistic Nutrition, which certifies her as a Holistic Nutrition and Health…

  3. Business Spotlight: Jody Diabo Owner of Exalted Eyelashes

    Owning and operating her own business was something Jody Diabo always wanted to do, however wasn’t quite sure what business to explore. Eventually, she decided to follow her passion and take an eyelash course. After gaining knowledge and experience in the field Jody opened her new business, Exalted Eyelashes. “I have no regrets! I get…

  4. Tasha Kirby Achieves Her Career Goal Working in our Local Hospital

    Tasha Kirby finished her 13-month Secretarial Studies Course at NOVA Career Center, and was recommended to try the Transitions Program that is offered by Tewatohnhi’saktha. The Transitions program is designed to offer new graduates the opportunity to access a 26-week work experience with an employer that is connected to their field of study.  The program…

  5. Katsistohkwí:io Jacco: New Interim Workforce Development Program Manager

    Tewatohnhi’saktha would like to introduce the new Interim Workforce Development Program Manager, Katsistohkwí:io Jacco. She recently received her Master of Arts in Political Science and a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Nationhood from the University of Victoria. Katsistohkwí:io is very passionate about empowering Indigenous youth through creating culturally relevant programs and services. In her position Katsistohkwí:io…

  6. Employment Success Story: Peter Deer Lands a New Job at Playground

    Determination, dedication, and consistency are just a few words that can describe Peter Deer, who, after a year of hard work, finished his accounting classes at NOVA Career Center and accessed Tewatohnhi’saktha’s Job Seekers Service.  “I used the job seeker service as soon as I was able to send out my resume in early September…

  7. Kahnawà:ke Tourism Sugar Shack Brunch

    Fundraising Event Sugar Shack Brunch Saturday March 25, 2023 at Kahnawà:ke Survival School from 9 AM – 2:30 PM Breakfast sponsored by the Rail Coal Fire Bistro Price: Kids & Seniors $10.00 Adults $20.00 Tickets available at the Kahnawà:ke Welcome Center or purchased online at kahnawaketourism.com    

  8. Business Highlight – Dable Advisory & Consulting Services

    Dable (pronounced “Day Bull”) Advisory & Consulting Services is a 100% Indigenous owned full-service advisory and consulting firm located in the Mohawk Territory at Kahnawake. Paul Rice, President and CEO, has put together a team of professionals with over 20 years of experience in various backgrounds including finance, business development, revenue generation, strategy, gaming, cannabis,…

  9. Mentor a Student Intern Program – Tahothoratie Cross

    With the winter school semester in full swing students and employers can begin to look forward to accessing the Tewatohnhi’saktha’s Mentor a Student Intern Program (MASI). The program, also known as MASI has been a core program at Tewatohnhi’saktha for a number of years seeing countless students benefiting from the program. One of those students,…

  10. Construction Equipment Operation Program

    Are you looking to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to perform the tasks relating to construction machinery competently? We have openings for 16 students who are interested in working with and operating these machines! This program is being offered in English There will be two groups of eight (8) students 1st group  6:00…