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After 40 years, Albany declares Kahnawake day
Forty years ago, some of Kahnawake’s finest took a rag-tag group of around 75 paddlers under their wing, guiding them through a paddling journey re-enacting the route to Albany that would’ve been used as part of the historic fur trade.
Powwow back for 34th edition
After more than three decades of dancing, drumming, and fun in the summer sun, the enthusiasm for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-wow is not slowing down.
Work continues on Old Chateauguay Road
The OCR Phase II project to finish replacing the water and sewer systems on the Old Chateauguay Road (OCR) is on schedule, with the underground infrastructure on the stretch by the OCR Gaz Bar set to be completed by early next week.
Quebec more stringent with tax exemptions
At the end of June, Heidi Diabo was trying to purchase a door at the CANAC hardware store in Beauharnois, when she was left rattled by an interaction with an employee she felt was the result of her being visibly Indigenous.
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March 25, 2024Ousters major theme of Kanesatake community meeting
Sidelined at the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK), grand chief Victor Bonspille used a community meeting Tuesday to outline his grievances and reiterate his call for a general election.
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March 22, 2024Hydrogen company meets with Akwesasne
A company looking to build and operate a hydrogen facility upstream from Akwesasne has met with community members concerned about the lack of communication and consultation on the project, providing more details about the environmental process and timeline of construction.
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March 21, 2024New building, resources for Onake
For many community members who grew up paddling, the Onake Paddling Club building, which has proudly stood by the water since 1973, is a second home.
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March 20, 2024Remembering the golden dancer
Wherever Bernice Diabo Montour was, her next adventure couldn’t have been too far away. Her daughter Noreen Montour remembers this well, with her childhood punctuated with travels across Turtle Island.
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March 19, 2024Rave reviews for Twisted Ladle
Tayden K. Stacey has always dreamed of opening their own food business in Kahnawake. Though at times their career headed down different paths, their father’s words always echoed in their ears.
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March 18, 2024Youth return from trip of a lifetime
For many of the youth on Kahnawake Youth Center’s (KYC) trip to the South Pacific this month, flying on a plane was a brand-new experience.
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March 15, 2024Dump trucks still pouring in
Truck inspections seen near Oka Park this Monday were routine, The Eastern Door has learned, and not enacted to crack down on a large influx of dump trucks bringing landfill, which have drawn the ire of community members for months on end.
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March 12, 2024Quebec commits to fuel cleanup
The premier of Quebec said the province will provide all the financial resources Kahnawake needs in the ongoing cleanup of diesel fuel in community.
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March 11, 2024Putting a number on the tree loss
The team behind the landmark Multi-Purpose Building project will need to plant nearly 1,200 trees to meet its commitment to Kahnawake after redesigns resulted in the razing of more than twice as many trees as originally planned.
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March 8, 2024The women leading the way
Today is International Women's Day, a global celebration intended to highlight the social, cultural, and political achievements of women. For many in Kahnawake, following the lead of women and uplifting their achievements is second nature, and there are countless leaders, business owners, and matriarchs in the community who continue to inspire the next generation of women every day.
