Publishing since 1992 from Kahnawake Kanien'kehá:ka Territory

Stories by Daniel J. Rowe

Daniel J. Rowe is an award-winning reporter and photographer originally from BC. In addition to journalism, he produces and edits a Shakespeare-inspired blog and podcast called the Bard Brawl. His writing has also appeared in the Montreal Gazette, Canadian Press, U.S. Lacrosse magazine and elsewhere. His facial hair rotates with the season, and he’s recently discovered the genius of wearing a cowboy hat. He wrote for The Eastern Door from 2011 to 2019.
  • April 13, 2018

    Championships and heartbreak in Pierrefonds for elite hockey stars

    Ronwahrharaties “Bug” McGregor Norton’s Arsenal squad watched an unforgiving puck bounce into the back of the net in overtime, ending the team’s dream of making the Dodge Cup in Pierrefonds after two hard-fought games (left).

  • April 11, 2018

    Exploring the sacred land for identity in Six Nations

    How do you get from the Creation Story to modern land grievances in Six Nations? One way is by exploring the community’s relationship to the land, and going from there.

  • April 10, 2018

    One simple truth when learning Kanien’kéha: try!

    Twenty-year-old Paxton Kahentaié:sen Phillips is sad to see her two-year program comes to a close, and worried about keeping intact the hard work she put in.

  • April 9, 2018

    Network eager to indigenize region’s CEGEPs

    The network of staff from the five Anglo CEGEPs are eager to get on board with the TRC recommendations. (Courtesy Intercollegiate Indigenizing Initiatives Network)

  • April 6, 2018

    Goodleaf stellar in Knighthawks win

    Down in the second, coach Mike Hasen called on Kahnawake’s Gussy Goodleaf  to do his thing between the pipes, as part of the Rochester Knighthawks come-from-behind win against the red-hot Colorado Mammoth.

  • April 6, 2018

    Dream Child backed by Ottawa and orchestra

    Scary but exciting was the feeling for the Dreamers before they performed in front of a full string orchestra at Vanier College.

  • April 3, 2018

    Surplus the norm for Mohawk Council budget

    Executive finance officer Paul Rice and Mohawk Council grand chief Joe Norton expect smooth sailing for the foreseeable future in budget presentations that have resulted in surpluses for the past two years.

  • March 28, 2018

    Cruisin’ the highway, hoping to ride the big bike

    Mavis Jacobs (left) insists that her and her brother Melvin “Timber” (right) and cousin Rodney Jacobs (middle) were not up to no good as they cruised the Old Malone Highway on their bikes.

  • March 27, 2018

    Officer rushed to hospital after allergic reaction

    A snack turned into a trip to the hospital for PK Clint Jacobs, who now needs to carry an EpiPen should another allergic reaction occur.

  • March 23, 2018

    Things need to change to save Minor Hockey

    The youngest hockey players in the community need to develop a love for the game and dedication to commitment early, if they are to have any hope as they grow into the sport, according to coaches and managers in Kahnawake.