Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

Press Releases

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...
The 7th Annual Corn Fest Returns Sunday, August 24th, 2025! A Day of Culture, Food, Art & Community Collaboration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke, QC — [Ohiarí:ha/ July 16, 2025] Kahnawà:ke Tourism is proud to announce the return of the 7th Annual Corn Fest, happening on Sunday, August 24th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Golden Age Club (outside) sponsored by Playground Cares. This highly anticipated event brings together community members and...
2025 Opportunity Fair Akwé:kon skátne tentewatháhahkwe “Moving forward together”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Ohiarí:ha/June 9, 2025) — Tewatohnhi’saktha is proud to announce the Opportunity Fair, taking place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This exciting community event is designed to showcase business, employment, career, training, and funding opportunities for new and existing entrepreneurs,...
$5.5 MILLION INDIGENOUS INITIATIVES FUND IV (IIF IV) OPEN FOR KAHNAWA:KE BUSINESS PROPOSALS
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke – (2, Ohiaríha/June, 2025) Tewatohnhi’saktha announces a call for Kahnawà:ke business proposals to access the Indigenous Initiatives Fund IV (IIF IV) through the Entrepreneurship component; established by the Secrétariat aux Affaires Autochtones Quebec (SAA). Tewatohnhi’saktha is mandated by the MCK to manage and administer the application process for the IIF IV and...
Ionkhinèn:rine’; Youth Cultural Leadership Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/ May 26th 2025) Kahnawà:ke Tourism has created a NEW youth leadership program called Ionkhinèn:rine’ (They/She leads them). The Ionkhinèn:rine’ program is designed to empower our youth ages 12- 17 through immersive learning experiences that celebrate our rich Kanien’kehá:ka culture. “Our focus is on youth leadership development, storytelling, guided tours, workshops,...
The tenth (10th) annual STRAWBERRY FOOD FEST is underway!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Onerahtohkó:wa/ May 5th, 2025) Kahnawà:ke Tourism will host the tenth (10th) annual Strawberry Food Fest throughout the month of June. The Strawberry Food Fest is a collective event, where the theme of strawberries and culinary creations is promoted throughout the community. Get ready to indulge in the rich and delicious flavors...