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.
  • May 27, 2017

    Hunters riding high in division

    The Kahnawake Hunters avoided dropping a third straight in the always-intense rivalry game against Akwesasne Sunday and pulled out a gutsy come-from-behind win.

  • May 26, 2017

    Interfaith group seeks to aid reconciliation

    Kenneth Deer fielded questions from attendees representing religious groups across Montreal eager to apply lessons drawn from the UNDRIP. (Daniel J.

  • May 25, 2017

    Who will be kings of the lacrosse field?

    Today, field lacrosse playoffs begin for the GMAA (Greater Montreal Athletic Association). As in years past, three teams look capable of taking the banner (all due respect to John Rennie and Beaconsfield)

  • May 23, 2017

    Texan ashes tell Kahnawake story of generations

    Carl holds his son Richard, whose ashes returned to the community of his grandmother recently. (Courtesy Carl Morris) Mid-March, during the snowstorm that sent students and workers alike home, Brian Goodleaf went to check the mail.

  • May 19, 2017

    A pair of Mikinaks attempt fraudulent purchases

    In two days, PKs intercepted two separate purchases by individuals using Mikinak cards to skirt tax obligations. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)

  • May 15, 2017

    Quebec defends decree on Highway 30

    The elected leaders of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake stood alongside Highway 30 in 2015 to announce a boycott of business in Chateauguay and their collective intention to go ahead with any economic development on returned land despite a lawsuit headed by the neighbouring municipality’s mayor, Nathalie Simon.

  • May 12, 2017

    Ojibwe author honoured with literary prize

    Author David Treuer received this year’s Blue Metropolis First People’s Literary Prize, and spoke about his craft at the McCord Museum in Montreal.

  • May 11, 2017

    Moratorium placed on dumping

    Kanesatake’s Mohawk Council is threatening a moratorium on all landfill coming into the community, as unregulated dumping, some of it contaminated, is causing concern for residents.

  • May 9, 2017

    Survival looking solid in home opener, ready for the big guns

    Survival School’s field lax squad got its first tour of the pitch Wednesday, and looked good against an upstart Beaconsfield team.

  • May 6, 2017

    Penalties plague Hunters in home opener, ready for revenge tonight

    Hunter forward Cam Horn was predictably productive on the score sheet Sunday, but also saw his name on the penalty minute portion of the stat sheet too many times for his liking. (Daniel J.