Stories by Eve Cable

On weekends, Sharon Cross’s childhood home was filled with music. That was when her father, Sonny Joe Cross, would be home from his work on construction sites in Brooklyn, New York, and he would finally have the time to listen to his beloved record collection.

The sound of 62 members of the Kahnawake Figure Skating Club (KFSC) gasping as world champion skaters backflipped on the ice at the Bell Centre last weekend filled local coach Bethany Douglas with pride as she reflected on the efforts being made to make her sport more accessible.

Grade five Karonhianónhnha Tsi Ionterihwaienstáhkhwa student Kiyedinaci Ottereyes-Lahache went to the Quebec Indigenous Science Fair in Gatineau last Thursday hoping to impress – both with his dapper burgundy velvet suit, and with his project, “The Science of Scents.” And impress he did, netting both the first-place prize in his age category and a special award for communication – awards that come with combined prize winnings of $1,000.

An unforgettable time at the Nation to Nation Food Sustainability Meeting and Swap in Akwesasne earlier this month left Brooke Rice feeling inspired, nourished, and excited to do it all again.  “A lot of love and intention goes into harvesting and creating and crafting, especially if you’re saving seeds.

A company looking to build and operate a hydrogen facility upstream from Akwesasne has met with community members concerned about the lack of communication and consultation on the project, providing more details about the environmental process and timeline of construction.

For many community members who grew up paddling, the Onake Paddling Club building, which has proudly stood by the water since 1973, is a second home.

Tayden K. Stacey has always dreamed of opening their own food business in Kahnawake. Though at times their career headed down different paths, their father’s words always echoed in their ears.

For many of the youth on Kahnawake Youth Center’s (KYC) trip to the South Pacific this month, flying on a plane was a brand-new experience.

The 54th edition of Fightquest was a hit at the Knights of Columbus last Saturday, with amateur mixed martial arts (MMA)

Today is International Women's Day, a global celebration intended to highlight the social, cultural, and political achievements of women. For many in Kahnawake, following the lead of women and uplifting their achievements is second nature, and there are countless leaders, business owners, and matriarchs in the community who continue to inspire the next generation of women every day.