The Eastern Door

Susie McGregor THE EASTERN DOOR - A group of Kahnawake Survival School students participated in an archeological dig behind the old chapel on the Old Malone Highway.

Daniel J. Rowe THE EASTERN DOOR - The Warrior Sports Academy lost by under a second to defending champions The Kahnawake Youth Center at last week's dragon boat race.

Courtesy Konwatsi'tsa:wi Lahache-Deering - Tealights placed in white paper bags lined the parking lot of Karonhianonhnhna School last weekend for the Relay for Life, in memory of those who passed away from cancer.

Brittany LeBorgne THE EASTERN DOOR - Rhonda Horne and her three grandchildren, Kaylin, Hailee and Michael, show their thanks to the Kanien’kehá:ka Funding Association, or KFA, for funding their new home.

Education Investigation Delayed
The investigation into the termination of former education director Donna Lahache has no clear end in sight.
Tricks and tips to learn Kanien’kehá:ka in Kahnawake
Eastern Door reporters polled some in Kahnawake to get some tips and tricks to improving language ability.
Learning the finer points of saying “Beast!”
Mohawk Girls star Jenny Pudavick wraps shooting in Kahnawake and reflects on her experience.

Community Voices

Teenage Wasteland
02/05/2011 - 03:56
Jessica
Our deep-thinking, quick-witted teenaged (oops, er, older) columnist Jessica Deer's columns certainly attract a lot of attention, so check it out!

Stay Tuned For More

Kahnawake Sports
Pick up the Eastern Door every week for in-depth and extensive coverage of lacrosse, paddling, soccer, NASCAR and any other sport in the community throughout the summer.
Monthly Meetings
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake had decided to start holding monthly meetings, and the Eastern Door will be at them all; even if very few others are.
Politics, politics, politics
The Eastern Door continues to follow federal, provincial, municipal and local politics without compromise.

Media Watch

Atleo returns, doesn't mention hunger striking chief
Steveb
01/22/2013 - 15:09
After a brief illness, Assembly of First Nations national chief Shawn Atleo addressed the public, but fell short of discussing the biggest issue at hand.
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Idle No More taking over Twitter
Steveb
01/22/2013 - 15:09
Aaron Paquette and his #Ottawapiskat Twitter feed has created quite the stir in the Twitter-sphere. The Huffington Post talked about it recently.
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B.C. Native community attempts to block China deal
Steveb
01/22/2013 - 15:09
What's worse than the Canadian government trying to take control of Native land? How about a foreign government?
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