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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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November 15, 2017Graduate completes four-year walk across stage
Myrna Gabriel graduated from McGill University this fall with a certificate in Indigenous Business Management. (Courtesy Myrna Gabriel) After four years, Kanehsata’kehró:non Myrna Gabriel was finally able to walk across the stage at Place des Arts to receive her diploma in Indigenous Business Management from McGill University.
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October 10, 2017Kahnawa’kehró:non makes history in new role
Curran Jacobs is Nova Career Centre’s new First Nations resource teacher. (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door) Indigenous students attending the Nova Career Centre can now seek help from a familiar face.
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August 30, 2017From Concordia student to Aboriginal Student Resource Centre coordinator
Kahnawa’kehró:non Orenda Boucher-Curotte was hired as the new coordinator for Concordia University’s Aboriginal Student Resource Centre. (Courtesy Orenda Boucher-Curotte)
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August 21, 2017Aspiring veterinarian launches online campaign
“It’s something to think about but it’s not dampening my plans to become a vet,” Montana Diabo said of the cost of veterinary school. High price tag won’t keep Diabo from her dream.
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July 4, 2017Research dives into Rotinonhsión:ni history of raising steel
Allan Downey and Carlee Loft presented their research at this year’s NAISA conference in British Columbia. (Courtesy Carlee Loft)
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June 28, 2017Karonhianónhnha grads say adieu to elementary
Twenty-seven students from Karonhianónhnha Tsi Ionteriwaienstáhkhwa received diplomas at their graduation ceremony on Monday afternoon, and will be heading off to high school come September.
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June 20, 2017Kirby earns rare National Theatre School spot
Wahsontiio Kirby, whose acting days began with the Turtle Island Theatre program, has now risen through the ranks to join the National Theatre School of Canada.
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May 12, 2017Spring symphony of sounds
Budding musicians from Kahnawake joined the St. Francis Xavier Mission’s Mohawk Choir and the Longueuil Symphony Orchestra at a fundraising concert on Saturday afternoon.
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May 4, 2017Karihwanoron launches online fundraiser
Karihwanoron: Precious Things follows Karihwanoron Mohawk Immersion student Yagorihwanirats Shilling and her mother Wentahawi Elijah. (Courtesy Roxann Whitebean) Parents, staff and teachers at Karihwanoron Mohawk Immersion are taking their fundraising efforts online with the launch of a donation campaign through Generosity by Indiegogo.
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May 3, 2017Hamilton-Diabo recognized as emerging leader in Toronto
Jonathan Hamilton-Diabo received the 2017 Chancellor’s Award in the emerging leader category yesterday from the University of Toronto. (Courtesy University of Toronto)
