Mohawk/Cree Teepee Program

Founded by Robert Patton of Kahnawà:ke, the Mohawk/Cree Teepee Program is a grassroots initiative that is geared towards helping our people who suffer from addictions, intergenerational traumas and mental and physical abuse traumas.

Kahnawà:ke Figure Skating Club 2023

The Kahnawà:ke Figure Skating Club hosted its annual show on ice in front of a large crowd at the Kahnawà:ke Sports Complex on April 23rd.

Kahnawà:ke Survival School 2023 Graduation

For over 40 years, the Kahnawà:ke Survival School has educated and molded the young minds of the youth in and around Kahnawà:ke.

Kahnawà:ke Fireballs

For the second consecutive year, Playground has partnered up with the local billiard's team, the Fireballs for another season.

Kahnawake Legion Branch 219 70th-Anniversary Gala

The Royal Canadian Legion Mohawk Branch 219 held a milestone event on March 25th. The branch, which was founded in 1953 by the then 15-chartered members, has been a place for local veterans and their families to come spend time with one another.

Sugar Shack Brunch

The collaborative sugar shack brunch was a huge success. It was so nice to see families come out to enjoy a wonderful meal with one another and explore our very own KSS sugar shack. The students were able to showcase their unique learning environment and teach their own.

KSCS - March Break Swag Bags 2023

For the second consecutive year, the Rail Coal Fire Bistro, as part of a Playground Cares initiative, contributed to the 'March Break Swag Bag' giveaway. This year, Kahnawa:ke Shakotiia'takehnhas Community Services.

Konwana'keren Diabo - Canadian National Women's Canoe Team

Since the age of 8 years old, Konwana'keren has been paddling with the local canoe club (Onake) in Kahnawa:ke. For the past 13 years, she's quickly risen amongst the competitive ranks and has now earned a spot on the Canadian National Women's Canoe Team.

Assisted Living Services

For the first time since the pandemic, The Rail Coal Fire Bistro & Playground were finally able to welcome back the beautiful group from the Assisted Living Services (ALS) center this past holiday season. As part of its annual tradition, the Rail

Karonhiarahstha's Winter Wonderland

For the 8th consecutive year, Playground had the honour to participate in this special event. Each year, in honour of Karonhiarahstha's name, this remarkable event raises tremendous amounts of scholarship dollars for young Kahnawákeró:non who have interests entering the Health & Science disciplines.

$1 Million donation towards Kahnawake Cultural Arts Center

On October 11 and to the knowledge of just a few – groundbreaking steps to further Kahnawake’s social welfare were being taken in a small gathering. Playground co-licensee Mackenzie Kirby invited local press and stakeholders in the capital campaign to announce our $1 million donation towards the development of the Kahnawake.

Kahnawa:ke School Diabetes Prevention Project

The Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project (KSDPP) designs and implements intervention activities for schools, families and community to prevent Type 2 Diabetes through.

Community Fall Fest

On Saturday October 15th, the Rail, along with other local businesses and artisans were on hand at the Kahnawa:ke Sports Complex. The event was a collaborative effort between Kahnawa:ke Tourism, Kahnawa:ke Collective Impact and Tka:nios.

2022 IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship

Team Haudenosaunee represented one of the six nations who took part in this year's IIJL World Junior Lacrosse Championship in Winnipeg earlier this month. Made up of members from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy including three.

Kahnawa’kehró:non helps coach Belgium Lacrosse

Earlier this month, Kahnawa’kehró:non Jamie Kirby helped coach the Belgium Lacrosse Federation in its first international tournament. The European Box Lacrosse Championships were held in Germany from July 30 to August 6.

5th Annual Tritton Performance Golf Tournament

As a means of raising funds to help offset its yearly traveling expenses for competitions, Tritton Performance held its 5th Annual Tritton Performance Golf Tournament on July 30th, 2022. Under the tutelage of 2-time Olympian Nicholas Tritton.

30th Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow 2022

After a 2-year hiatus, the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow saw its return to the local community for its 30th anniversary. As a long time and proud participant of the annual Pow-Wow, The Rail Coal Fire Bistro was once again onsite to offer a variety.

First Nations Firefighters Association

On Saturday June 25th, the Kahnawà:ke Fire Brigade hosted the 31st Annual Quebec Aboriginal Firefighters Competition. With over 50 participants from different First Nation Fire Brigades in attendance.

Playground and OTT make life-changing donation

Greg HornThu, (This article first appeared on Kahnawake News on Apr 21, 2022). Playground Poker and Original Tobacco Traders made a life-changing donation to a local single mother recently. Last Wednesday, Christy Lahache, a mother of ten, received a donation of a Dodge Caravan from Playground and OTT.

Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF) Golf Tournament

The Kateri Memorial Foundation is hosting their 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, June 6 and Playground has purchased the "Million Dollar Hole-In-One" sponsorship package.

Kahnawa:ke Youth Center (KYC) Vegas Night

The local youth center will be hosting its major fundraising event that Playground will be a major part of once again. Apart from managing the poker games taking place (where all revenue made is given back to the youth center).

Kahnawake Mohawks U17 Lacrosse Team

The local minor lacrosse team is scheduled to partake in a pair of tournaments this July and August in Oshawa and Whitby (respectively). Due to rising costs for things like hotel accommodations and gas prices, the U17 Lacrosse.

Team Eastern Door & the North (Team EDN)

The Rail Coal Fire Bistro had the pleasure of supplying lunches to the women's team during their final preparation camps before heading to Nova Scotia to take part in the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) last month.

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