Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Press Releases

Tewatohnhi’saktha seeking information on Kahnawa:ke’s Labour Market
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 30, 2022)  Tewatohnhi’saktha has solicited the services of PlanIt Consulting & Communications to collect labour market information from businesses and organizations in Kahnawà:ke to identify existing jobs and jobs that are needed now and in the future.  Data collection will begin June 6 to August 31, 2022. PlanIt Consulting &...
Interim Executive Director and Business Services Director appointed for Tewatohnhi’saktha
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 27, 2022) The Board of Directors has appointed Tammy Delaronde as Interim Executive Director for Tewatohnhi’saktha. Tammy has been employed with Tewatohnhi’saktha for close to 23 years, her career began as a Business Services Officer and she then advanced to Director of Business Services. This interim appointment will ensure a seamless...
Got Land? Indigenous Comic’s Comedy Show!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 25, 2022)  Kahnawà:ke Tourism & Ristorante la Vista will host an Indigenous Comedy Show on June 11, 2022, featuring the finest indigenous acts of Turtle Island, from the people behind the hugely popular comedy show Got Land? Indigenous Comic’s. We would also like to thank our sponsor in advance the Caisse Populaire Kahnawake for...
Tewatohnhi’saktha stands with the Kahnawà:ke Education Center opposing Bill 96
  IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 9, 2022)  Tewatohnhi’saktha strongly opposes the proposed Bill 96 as it will be detriment to our economic future as this bill imposes the French Language on our people; forcing us to interact outside our community in a foreign language. This law will negatively impact opportunities for our future workforce and...
McComber steps down as Executive Director to enter private sector
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 2, 2022)  Tewatohnhi’saktha would like to inform the Community that Neil Aronhiaken:iate McComber has resigned as Executive Director of Tewatohnhi’saktha, effective Monday, June 27, 2022 to seek an opportunity in the private sector; McComber began as Executive Director on November 16, 2020. The Tewatohnhi’saktha Board of Directors will be announcing a transition plan in...
Tewatohnhi’saktha disburses over $1.2 million dollars to Kahnawà:ke Businesses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Enniskó:wa/March 17, 2022) Tewatohnhi’saktha, with the assistance of PlanIt Communications and Consulting, approved 74 business applications disbursing over $1.2 Million through the Indigenous Community Business Fund (ICBF) II and Covid Wage Subsidies. The funds were approved through the following programs: Digital Marketing:  $7,497.00 Enhanced Fit-Up: $20,000.00 Tourism:  $6,050.00 Agri-Food Production:  $7,820.41 Special...
Training Facility receives support – further consultation to be conducted
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Enniskó:wa/March 2, 2022) Tewatohnhi’saktha is pleased to share the results of the consultation on the NACPT PHARMA COLLEGE (NACPT),  operating as North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology, training facility wishing to lease approximately 2000 square feet (3 classrooms) for 5 years in Kahnawà:ke; results are available on www.tewa.ca/nacpt_faq. The consultation took...
WELCOME CENTER REOPENS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Enníska/February 25, 2022) On Monday February 28, 2022, the Kahnawà:ke Welcome Center will be open to the public. All Safety Protocols are in place to ensure the safety of our employees and visitors. Once again we will be offering guided tours in designated areas accompanied by a tour guide and offer...