Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Press Releases

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...
Tewatohnhi’saktha Announces Election Results for Board of Directors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Seskehkó:wa/September 16, 2025) — On September 6, 2025, nominations were held to fill two seats on Tewatohnhi’saktha’s Board of Directors. Electoral Officer Herb Rice has announced the results. The following individuals were nominated and elected by acclamation: Thawennontie Thomas Michael Thomas The nominations were formally vetted and confirmed on September 15,...
Tota Ma’s Cafe second location to open at the New Kanatahkwèn:ke (Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center)
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Seskéha/August 25, 2025) The opportunity to open a second location for Tota Ma’s Café was presented to Tewatohnhi’saktha by the Kanatahkwèn:ke Building Committee. This initiative prompted an expansion of the Social Enterprise component within our Workforce Development programming; Expanding Skills, Opportunity, and Culture through Social Enterprise. In response, Workforce Development has launched...
2025 Tewatohnhi’saktha Board of Directors Election
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Ohiarihkó:wa/July 28, 2025) Tewatohnhi’saktha is pleased to announce the appointment of Herb Rice as the Electoral Officer for the 2025 Board of Directors (BOD) Elections. Mr. Rice has experience as an Electoral Officer, having run previous elections for Tewatohnhi’saktha. The election will be held to fill 2 seats on the Board of...