Construction is officially underway for the Kahnawà:ke Cultural and Arts Centre, west of Montreal, after Saturday’s ground-breaking ceremony.

The centre will be a cultural gathering place for the community, with the goal of promoting the Mohawk language and culture.

“You don’t know how long we’ve been waiting for this moment to get here,” said Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, the Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke,

“This is going to be a legacy project for future generations. Our language and culture are so important to us and this building we’re seeing as the hub of that in the community. Connecting our elders, our young people, but as well, to share with people from around the community.”

It’s considered a historic moment for the Kahnawà:ke community. After waiting for over four decades, the community is finally a step closer to having its own space to share stories and heritage.

Work on the centre is expected to be complete by late 2025.

Keep reading on citynews.ca

• 
•