Publishing since 1992 from Kahnawake Kanien'kehá:ka Territory

Stories by Contributor

  • June 10, 2019

    Legendary, humble war hero passes on

    Levi Oakes did not share the stories of his time as a code talker with his children or grandchildren, as he had been sworn to secrecy with the military.

  • May 6, 2019

    Cultural Awareness Month ends in rain and song

    The mini sing at Kahnawake Survival School capped Cultural Awareness Month bringing busloads of students, staff and parents to the school's gym for a social with song.

  • April 15, 2019

    What it means to be a female vet from town

    Marissa Leblance went from a 17-year-old John Abbott student to boot camp where she excelled despite sexist abuse and assumptions about her ability to handle stressful situations as a U.S. Marine.

  • March 28, 2019

    Eastern Door garners 14 award nominations

    For the ninth time in 10 years, The Eastern Door is vying for top spot in the Quebec Community Newspapers Association, an award TED has won the past two years.

  • December 18, 2018

    "Rights recognition framework" delayed for now

    Russell Diabo (right), pictured here with Assembly of First Nations national chief Perry Bellegarde, is warning all First Nations in Canada about dealings with Ottawa.

  • December 10, 2018

    Parties coming, time to make the face shine

    With care, you can make your face a work of art. With impatience, it can go a totally different way.

  • November 30, 2018

    Back when "Redmen" meant one clear thing

    In 1936, the title “Half-time show by Montreal area Scouts at McGill stadium,” appears above this photo, which was captioned, “Half-time break during a football game at Percival Molson Stadium, McGill University, Montreal.

  • September 4, 2018

    Indigenous Montreal politician named to reconciliation dossier

    Montreal is making strides towards reconciliation with the appointment of Marie-Josée Parent to a key position. Lindsay Richardson The Eastern Door Marie-Josée Parent apologizes for getting to her messages so late - but with baby in bed, and her husband in a meeting, she finally has some time to catch up with correspondence.

  • August 21, 2018

    Kahnawake designer weathers the powwow trail

    Tammy Beauvais got more than she bargained for after a freak storm hit the powwow she was attending. Her powwow days are winding down, she said.

  • August 10, 2018

    Concordia's Inuit celebration shows off the north

    Crowds gathered at Concordia's FOFA gallery to check out the showcase of Inukpuk dolls, created over decades using cloth, tanned skin, beads, woven grass, and carved stone.