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Stories that strengthen Kanien’kéha
Photo by Simona Rosenfield “I look forward to it every Friday. I can’t wait to see it. Sometimes when I read it, it makes me laugh, it makes me go back in my memory,” said Peggy Mayo-Standup.
Mayo named to Day School committee
Courtesy Louise Mayo Kahnawake’s own Indian day school settlement coordinator will soon be weighing in on proposals to benefit communities across the country that have been racked by the abusive institutions.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the US
Courtesy Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer Last Monday, Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer was at Columbia University for a special celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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April 16, 2019
Looking at past and into future at Concordia
Concordia University plans to indigenize its campus, and improve curriculum and services to be more inclusive for Indigenous students attending the Montreal institution.
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April 5, 2019Dawson College embraces Onkwehón:we culture
Dawson College invited guests from Kahnawake to share their knowledge and experience for First People's Week at the Montreal CEGEP.
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March 28, 2019Indian Day School claims dredge up bad memories
Joe Jacobs and his siblings Leona and Bruce have all filed claims regarding their time at Indian Day School in Kahnawake’s old Kateri School.
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March 26, 2019Cook hopes executive degree inspires others
Kakwiranoron Cook is inspiring people in at least two nations, as he uses his Mohawk and Sioux heritage to push him to a new level.
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March 11, 2019Busting rods, breaking into booming industry
Those studying the fine art of rod busting are almost guaranteed to find work once they finish their program in June, as construction contractors are looking for workers from the community.
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March 7, 2019Third grader working on five language fluency
Rotehrhatá:se Lahache (ribbon shirt) is learning Kanien’kéha with the rest of his studies, but is also working on Cayuga, Spanish and French.
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February 21, 2019Half a million dollars coming to Karihwanó:ron
Classes at Karihwanó:ron like Raven Swamp's will have a lot more support next year thanks to funding being secured for the next three years meaning much less demands for parents to do fundraising.
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February 12, 2019Winter Carnival highlight events honour young and old
The competition is high for top skits at the Tetewatierónnion variety show with groups working hard to get laughs and create something with style and originality.
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February 4, 2019Toolkit launched to help increase sensitivity
The Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Network (from left to right) co-chair Maya Cousineau-Mollen, co-chair Vicky Boldo, Dakota Swiftwolfe, Allison Reid, Leilani Shaw, and Brooke Wahsontiiostha Deer.
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January 31, 2019Parents lodge complaint about education administration
Protests in November at KSS revolved around ongoing tensions at the time, which included disciplinary actions taken against five students who were sent home that day.
