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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.
  • July 4, 2016

    Six Nations and Akwesasne sweep aside opponents in first round of playoffs

    Hunter goalie Tiger Stacey and the Six Nations Rebels are in round two of the OJBLL playoffs that continue next weekend.

  • July 1, 2016

    A collaborative celebration between neighbours

    MCK chief Christine Zachary-Deom was one of many who spoke at the opening of the Co-cathedral St. Antoine de Padoue in Longueuil Wednesday night, and embraced the collaboration between the municipality and Kahnawake.

  • June 24, 2016

    UPDATED: Nationals roster missing notable young lax stars

    Cam Horn and Troy Lauder have played together for Team Iroquois, Billings, Sweetlax, and the Kahnawake Mohawks. The two, however, will not be able to bring their unique chemistry to the U19 Iroquois Nationals team next month in Coquitlam.

  • June 20, 2016

    Finding a stable identity through the language

    The latest Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program graduation Wednesday, June 8 at the  207 Longhouse, saw Brooke Rice (second from bottom left), and her classmates end a two-year journey.

  • June 15, 2016

    Council backtracks under fire

    MCK grand chief Serge Otsi Simon met with Eco-Niobium's Michel Gaucher last week to officially call off further talks. (Steve Bonspiel, The Eastern Door)

  • June 14, 2016

    An ageless inspiration rooted in family

    Gail Taylor noticed bit-by-bit that the sound of Kanien’kéha being spoken was decreasing. When her beloved mother passed away, it was time for Taylor to take action and bring the language back.

  • June 8, 2016

    Young, eager and ready for the next challenge

    Skahtehrí:io Goodleaf turns 20 in July and will take his language and culture with him wherever he goes, as he continues his lifelong journey of learning Kanien’kéha and the ways of his people.

  • June 7, 2016

    Learning traditional practices in modern Kahnawake

    Travis Deer stands before the greenhouse the Community Involvement class built over the winter. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)

  • June 3, 2016

    Hunters huge W hails hopes of howling hot streak

    Brine Rice spent more time shooting on the Knights’ net than defending his own Wednesday night, as the Hunters got the result the team’s been waiting for all season.

  • June 1, 2016

    Soon-to-be mother takes pride in Kanien’kéha

    A baby boy on the way, Dade Hemlock, the youngest in the program, intends to continue her journey exploring the language and culture with her son by her side.