Publishing since 1992 from Kahnawake Kanien'kehá:ka Territory

Stories by Miriam Lafontaine

Miriam Lafontaine is a reporter with the Eastern Door. Her work has appeared in Le Devoir, CBC Montreal, CBC New Brunswick as well as the Toronto Star.
  • March 21, 2025

    Trudeau recommends new policing model

    Outgoing prime minister Justin Trudeau used his final days in office to call for the creation of a new Indigenous policing model in the country.

  • Kahnawake Courthouse building facade
    March 21, 2025

    Justice Services affirms changes

    As of this Monday, a new mandate has been approved for Justice Services in the community.

  • Golden Age Club building facade
    March 21, 2025

    Raising awareness on prevention and supports

    A symposium will be hosted next week to raise awareness about bullying prevention, human trafficking, and domestic and financial abuse. It’ll run all day at the Golden Age Club on Wednesday, March 26, and is being organized by Ionkwatahónhsate Victim Services.

  • March 14, 2025

    No opening date set for Indigenous Services

    The doors to the Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) office are now locked. As of this week, the regional office is no more.

  • March 14, 2025

    New commitments from Hydro Quebec

    Hydro Quebec CEO Michael Sabia said he’s worried about how First Nation and Inuit businesses will cope in the face of tariffs imposed by Donald Trump’s government.

  • March 14, 2025

    Gaming bill to be revived

    Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo said he’s feeling hopeful since the squashing of a proposed gaming law after the proroguing of Parliament, calling it a “blessing in disguise.” 

  • March 14, 2025

    Canada greenlights river study

    A regional assessment study of the St. Lawrence River has now been authorized, after a request for one was put in by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)

  • March 14, 2025

    Council delays Route 132 project

    A joint project to modernize Route 132 has been stalled because Kahnawake refuses to collaborate with elected officials from surrounding municipalities.

  • March 7, 2025

    Rematriation demanded of museum

    There’s renewed hope that artifacts housed in La Prairie’s archaeological museum could one day return to Kahnawake. This comes after the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)

  • March 7, 2025

    Suspect arrested after release

    The local charged in connection with threats made to the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) was arrested again last week.