Publishing since 1992 from Kahnawake Kanien'kehá:ka Territory

Stories by Olivier Cadotte

Olivier is a reporter with The Eastern Door. Prior to joining the newspaper as a staffer, Olivier covered sports and community events as a freelancer, work he has continued since joining full time in August 2024.

  • July 2, 2026

    Major Mercier Bridge closure starts July 17

    Work by the Quebec transport ministry (MTMD) on the Mercier Bridge will be taking place during the two-week construction holiday period, causing a complete closure of the Kahnawake-bound side of the bridge.

  • July 2, 2026

    Williams awarded Order of Canada

    When Dr. Kona Williams received an email in the spring saying she would be a recipient of the Order of Canada, she was sure it was some kind of mistake, or maybe even a scam.

  • July 2, 2026

    Junior B Hunters facing Bulldogs next

    The third seed Kahnawake Junior B Hunters have a date with the second seed Halton Hills Bulldogs in the second round of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) playoffs.

  • July 2, 2026

    Junior C Hunters move on to face Knights

    Having swept the Akwesasne Lightning in the first round of the Ontario Junior C Lacrosse League (OJCLL) playoffs, the Kahnawake Junior C Hunters are now officially on the longest playoff run of their short history.

  • July 2, 2026

    Mohawks headed to first A Qualifiers

    Thanks to some strong play, including great tournament results this season, the U17 Kahnawake Mohawks 1 will be the first team from Kahnawake to ever take part in the two-weekend A Qualifiers tournament, which will feature the best of the best in the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA).

  • June 26, 2026

    New benefits for community elders

    The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) Elder and Disability Support Policy will be officially available in the coming weeks, giving monetary support to community elders and those with physical limitations.

  • June 26, 2026

    Golf tournament raises big money

    The Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF) announced this week that its 12th Annual Golf Tournament at the Kanawaki Golf Club in early June raised $183,000 for the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC), the most ever.

  • June 26, 2026

    Emergency, low-income housing priorities says survey

    The results of the Kahnawà:ke Housing Needs Technical Survey have now been published, with the results potentially shaping the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)’s housing policy for years to come.

  • June 25, 2026

    A guide from the people on environment

    Years spent collecting the environmental thoughts and concerns of Kahnawa’kehró:non have culminated in the now-released first draft of the Kahnawà:ke Environmental Vision.

  • June 25, 2026

    Hunters, Bombers tied going into weekend

    As the best-of-five series goes to Kahnawake for game three tonight (Friday), the Kahnawake Hunters and the Barrie Bombers have been showing just how close the East division of the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) has been this season.