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...

Tewatohnhi’saktha and MCK say YES to Kahnawà:ke Youth Work Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Enníska/February 8, 2022) Tewatohnhi’saktha and Client Based Services of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke partner on a NEW subsidized employment initiative for youth. The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) program is set to begin in March 2022 and end in late summer with the goal of giving youth an opportunity to gain...

TEWATOHNHI’SAKTHA LAUNCHES THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY BUSINESS FUND (ICBF) II

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Kentenhkó:wa/January 21, 2022) Tewatohnhi’saktha invites Kahnawa’kehró:non Business owners to apply to the Indigenous Community Business Fund (ICBF) II. The objective of the fund is to introduce investments into the Kahnawà:ke economy through various programs to assist Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) to recover from the pandemic and position themselves for...

National Training Facility shows interest to operate in Kahnawà:ke

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Kentenhkó:wa/January 11, 2021) Tewatohnhi’saktha has contracted PlanIT Consulting to inform and consult the Community regarding a national training facility known as the North American College of Pharmaceutical Technology (NACPT), that has indicated their interest to operate in Kahnawà:ke. Part of our new mandate is to market the overall community, individual properties...