Stories by Nanor Froundjian

The Ohén:ton Karihwatéhkwen – the words before all else – is anchored in Kanien’kehá:ka tradition and ceremony, while also standing as an affirmation of values and principles guiding the way of life.

Every Tuesday afternoon, Cory Rice prepares servings of food for the community members to collect from the Kateri Food Basket, but this week, there was an additional component: homeware, courtesy of IKEA.

Local wrestling coach Peter Montour has travelled all over for the past 30 years to attend the Canada East Youth Festival.

Mitch Deer grew up in New York City feeling disconnected from his culture and community. That’s why he considers Ganienkeh Territory – which he first visited in 1974, the year it was re-established – as his home.

Within the past year, Kahnawa’kehró:non artist MC Snow has exhibited his sculptures on home turf and all the way in Paris, too.

When Tom Wilson learned about his Mohawk lineage about 10 years ago, he had no intention of writing a book, making a documentary, or creating a piece of musical theatre about his story.

Those close to Kahentísa’s Alfred know she’s got an impulsive streak – trying things on a whim has never scared her.

Tracy Montour remembers a time when the Kahnawake Moose Lodge would be packed to the brim for events – from barbecues, movie nights, and baseball games to family golf tournaments and, of course, the Moose picnic.

Donya Albany starts off her mornings by drinking a glass of celery juice she presses herself – it's something she’s added into her routine for a while now.

Native Montreal reached a long-awaited milestone last week as it celebrated, along with its partners, the opening of the first culturally safe family health clinic in the Montreal area, coinciding with the organization’s 10-year anniversary.