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What happened to Tiffany Morrison?
Melanie Morrison wishes more people had the chance to meet her little sister Tiffany. “She was a ball of energy. She impacted everyone that she knew. She just had that energy, you knew she was there,” Morrison said. “When she was taken, there was a black hole that was left. When her life was taken, there was a spark taken from our family.”
Public meeting sparks investigation
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are investigating an incident at a public meeting last week, during which a Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief was allegedly physically aggressive with two community members.
Connecting cultures, one name at a time
Following multi-million dollar renovations, what was once Parc Lalonde, the park in Ste. Anne de Bellevue that overlooks the St. Lawrence River, now has a Kanien’kéha name: Kawenothiion, meaning “the tip of the island.”
Resilience shelter opens new doors
Na’kuset, the co-founder of Indigenous-led homeless shelter Resilience Montreal, is used to seeing Indigenous people being often left with “the scraps.”
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October 25, 2024Gabor Maté draws hundreds
Thursday was a day full of reflection for many in Kahnawake, as over 400 descended on the Sports Complex field to listen to acclaimed author Dr. Gabor Maté, known for his expertise on intergenerational trauma. Maté opened with the story of a woman he met in Haïda Gwaïi, British Columbia, who approached him about the shame she felt in having lost her language.
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October 25, 2024New technologist joins radiology unit
The X-ray department at the Kateri Memorial Hospital (KMHC) is now open five days a week, thanks to the recent hire of a full-time medical imaging technologist. The department that opened in the summer of 2023 has long struggled to maintain a consistent full-time service due to staffing struggles.
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October 25, 2024Dumping halt still in force
After the Superior Court of Quebec granted a 10-day emergency injunction earlier this month to stop illegal dumping on the Lake of Two Mountains, a follow-up hearing last Friday resulted in a three-month delay, during which a safeguard order will apply.
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October 25, 2024Trunk or Treat returns to Kanesatake
After last year marked the community’s first Trunk or Treat, the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) is bringing back the event this Halloween, hoping it can grow to become a festive staple.
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October 25, 2024
Workshop held ahead of law-making consultation
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) hosted a webinar last night facilitated by First Peoples Law to give community members a chance to take in a governance presentation ahead of consultations on a proposed law-making process.
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October 25, 2024Trunk or Treat a treat for all
Well over 1,000 trick-or-treaters gathered in the parking lot of the Kahnawake Sports Complex on Saturday for the fifth annual Trunk or Treat, raising nearly $2,000 for the community food basket.
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October 25, 2024Keeping events accessible in town
As Kahnawake’s event calendar continues to be filled with both community and private events, Connecting Horizons is asking that organizers keep in mind those in the community who have special needs when planning.
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October 25, 2024Desjardins rewards community students
Four winners have been selected to receive scholarships from the Caisse Populaire Kahnawake. Each year since 2010, students of all kinds, whether high school, CEGEP, vocational studies, university, and the Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program, are encouraged to submit applications for the scholarships, the winners of which are selected by the bank’s board of directors. "They basically look at not just academics, but also community involvement, volunteering, arts, sports, and activities,” said Mandie Montour, general manager of the Kahnawake branch of Desjardins.
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October 25, 2024Brewing mastery recognized at Cup
The Kahnawake Brewing Company (KBC) is celebrating after earning a gold and two silver medals at the Canada Beer Cup this past weekend.
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October 25, 2024Warning issued on firearm safety
It’s hunting season in Tioweró:ton, where complaints have come in about firearms being used too close to cabins.
