Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Press Releases

4th Annual October Harvest Food Fest is underway!
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Seskehkó:wa/September 26, 2022. Kahnawà:ke Tourism will host the 4th Annual Harvest Food Fest this October! The Harvest Food Fest is a collective event, where the theme of harvest and community culinary creations made harvest goods is promoted throughout the community for the whole month! The food festivals initiative was created in 2016, as a...
Corn Fest- Fête du Maïs at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Kahnawà:ke (Seskéha/ August 12, 2022.) It’s corn season! Kahnawà:ke Tourism & Maison LePailleur are proud to present the 4th edition of the Corn Fest- Fête du Maïs at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex off the 138 highway on Saturday, September 24th, 2022, from 11am to 5pm showcasing the art, culture and food of...
Client Allowance Rates Increased
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Seskéha/August 9, 2022)  Tewatohnhi’saktha announces increases to monthly allowance by 3%, travel by 6% and child care by 8% rates for clients. Allowances are provided to full time vocational students and those taking part in our Self-Employment Assistance Program. Effective August 2, 2022, individuals receiving financial support by Tewatohnhi’saktha will see...
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...