Kahnawà:ke’s Economic Development Commission

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  1. Masking now optional at Tewatohnhi’saktha and the Kahnawà:ke Welcome Center

    PUBLIC NOTICE (Onerahtohkó:wa/May 5, 2022)  Tewatohnhi’saktha advises the community that it is now optional to wear a mask when entering the Tewatohnhi’saktha Building and Kahnawà:ke Welcome Center. However, masking will be required when attending large meetings in conference rooms. If you are meeting with an employee in person, our employee may have the preference that…

  2. 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…

  3. Tourism investment means grants and subsidies coming down the pipe for Indigenous tourism entrepreneurs

    Sharing from Iori:wase April 28, 2022.  

  4. Business Golf Challenge Postponed

    PUBLIC NOTICE Onerahtókha/April 12, 2022 The Tewatohnhi’saktha Business Golf Challenge has been postponed for 2022 and will return in 2023. The Tewatohnhi’saktha Business Golf Challenge relies heavily on sponsorships and with businesses still in financial recovery from the pandemic, moving the event to 2023 will be beneficial for all involved.

  5. 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…

  6. 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…

  7. PUBLIC NOTICE – Tewatohnhi’saktha Office Reopens

    Enniskó:wa/March 2, 2022 Tewatohnhi’saktha will be open for business to the public starting Monday, March 14, 2022. Regular business hours are from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Current or potential clients have the option to make in-person or virtual appointments with a Tewatohnhi’saktha employee. Please contact us by phone at 450-638-4280 or…

  8. 7th Annual Maple Food Fest is Underway

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Kahnawà:ke (Enniskó:wa/March 1, 2022) Kahnawà:ke Tourism will host the 7th annual Maple Food Fest beginning March 14 and continuing until April 22, 2022. The Maple Food Fest is a collective event, where the theme of maple and community culinary creations of maple goods are promoted. Since 2016, Kahnawà:ke Tourism has highlighted our…

  9. 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…

  10. 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…