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MCK offers condolences following tragic loss
(Kahnawake – 28 Kenténha/October 2025) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of a young community member on October 26, 2025, at the age of 16. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and all those who are grieving during this profoundly […]
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MCK offers condolences on the passing of Kenneth Diabo
(Kahnawake – 15 Seskéha/August 2025) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is offering its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Kenneth Diabo, who passed on to the spirit world on August 8, 2025, at the age of 80. Kenneth is remembered as a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Kenneth dedicated his entire career […]
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Condolences to the Metallic-Condo Family
June 16, 2025 It is with heavy hearts that Chief and Council extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Savannah Metallic, a cherished young member of our community, whose life was tragically cut short this past weekend. This loss has touched our entire community, and we share in […]
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Tribute to the Honourable Murray Sinclair
November 10, 2024 He dedicated his life to defending human rights, justice, and truth. His work profoundly changed our country. Through his commitment, he paved the way for conversations that were sometimes difficult but of immeasurable importance, both for our history and for our shared future. His legacy will endure through the reforms he inspired […]
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MCA Condolences for Family, Friends of Norman Tarbell
August 6, 2024 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Norman “Nummy” Tarbell, a cherished member of our community and a former staff member at the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne. Norman served in the Department of Technical Services at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena as Head Caretaker. He was highly regarded for his humor […]
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Canadian Museum of History saddened by the passing of Alex Janvier
July 10, 2024 The Canadian Museum of History is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the multi-talented painter Alex Janvier, pioneer of contemporary Indigenous art movements, who passed away on July 10 at the age of 89 years. Denesuline, from the Cold Lake First Nations, Treaty 6 Territory, Alex Janvier was born in […]
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MCK offers condolences on the passing of Sam Kirby Sr
(Kahnawake – 21, Enníska/February 2024) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is deeply saddened and wishes to offer its condolences to the family and friends of Sam Kirby Sr., who passed away on February 19, 2024, at the age of 80. Sam held many positions throughout his life, allowing him to serve the community he […]
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MCK offers condolences on the passing of Christine Katsi’tsenhawítha Zachary-Deom
(Kahnawake – 12, Enníska/February 2024) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is offering its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Christine Katsi’tsenhawítha Zachary Deom, who passed on to the spirit world on February 9, 2024, at the age of 77. Christine is remembered as a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and prominent […]
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MCK offers condolences on the passing of Gary Horn
(Kahnawake – 26, Tsothohrhkó:wa/January 2024) The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to offer its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Gary Horn, who passed away on January 20, 2024, at the age of 84. Gary is being remembered as a proud husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Following his longtime career as the […]
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AMBE & MCA Message of Condolence for Lynda Brown
September 20, 2023 It is with heavy hearts that the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne shares the sad news of Lynda Brown’s passing. As a long-serving principal in Akwesasne, our community, our teachers and school staff, and especially our students will greatly miss Lynda, for her passion, her caring, and […]
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