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March 8, 2024The women leading the way
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.
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March 7, 2024Car thefts, tracking on the rise
Kaylia Diabo-Morris was returning home from a family dinner in Pointe-Claire on Saturday when her husband’s iPhone buzzed with a notification stating an AirTag was detected nearby.
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March 7, 2024The legacy of Christine Zachary Deom
Ever since Alexis Kawenníshon Shackleton was a child, her mother, Christine Katsi'tsenhawítha Zachary Deom, instilled in her the importance of her Kanien’kehá:ka identity.
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February 29, 2024Church organist returns to 'Jeopardy!'
Community members tuning in for beloved quiz show Jeopardy! last week might’ve been surprised to see a familiar word in one contestant’s sign off, after St. Francis Xavier Mission Catholic Church organist Vince Bacani ended his time in the Wild Card Tournament with a simple “Thanks/Merci/Niá:wen.” “After my appearance, so many people messaged me.
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February 28, 2024Lack of consultation on hydrogen plant near Akwesasne
Advocates have raised concerns about the development of a hydrogen facility set to be built in Massena, New York, just upstream from Akwesasne, which could result in environmental implications for the water and land quality in the community and surrounding areas.
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February 27, 2024Kahnawa’kehró:non take on the ice
Though the year hasn’t yielded appropriate conditions for ice racing yet, Derek White was still determined to get some on-ice action, taking to a makeshift ice race route at Clarence Creek Carnival in Ontario.
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February 20, 2024Mohawk Mothers halt warehouse excavation
Work has been temporarily paused at a Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) warehouse facility in Montreal, after the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers)
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February 20, 2024Supreme court affirms child welfare law
Indigenous families, community members, and advocacy groups convened at a downtown Ottawa hotel last Friday, singing, dancing, drumming, and cheering.
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February 15, 2024A helping hand after childbirth
When a new baby is born, there’s a flurry of excitement. Family members want to meet the little one for the first time, everybody wants to see photos, and even acquaintances on Facebook are demanding news about the name.
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February 14, 2024Skateboards share community art
Takahawi Beauvais had never tried making digital art on a computer when she decided to head down to the Kanien'kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KOR)’s dedicated Art Center, where community members can access art supplies and resources for free.

