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National recognition for TED journalist
The Eastern Door’s lead reporter Eve Cable won silver in the Community Written Feature category at the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) Awards, which recognize the best in Canadian journalism.
Community responds to robbery
Community members are calling for more security to be implemented in Kahnawake, following the robbery of an elder in broad daylight this week.
First Kidney Walk raises awareness
Huddles of umbrellas bobbed to upbeat tunes at Kahnawake’s first-ever Kidney Walk, as Kahnawa’kehró:non refused to let the rain deter them from taking action against kidney disease.
Proposed expansion of language laws
An expansion to Quebec’s Bill 101 could see language restrictions extended to adult and vocational education centres - a move that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) says could impose more barriers on community members seeking education.
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August 2, 2021Community reacts to church vandalism
MARISELA AMADOR THE EASTERN DOOR “My initial reaction was dismay and concern that this is how the anger and hurt are being processed,” said community member Melanie Mayo, at the sight of Kahnawake’s defaced Catholic Church on the morning of Wednesday, July 28.
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July 22, 2021Another COVID-19 outbreak
With eight reported COVID-19 cases in the community affecting businesses and individuals alike, this is a crucial reminder that the pandemic is not over.
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July 22, 2021Managing a large, green Ottawa project
When he was just a little boy, he watched his father and uncles working in construction and as ironworkers, and just like that, Kahnawa’kehró:non Chris Stacey was sold.
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July 20, 2021Kanesatake powwow honours land defenders
LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR There were shining rays of sun peeking through the towering trees that circle the traditional powwow grounds in Kanehsatake, as hundreds of Onkwehón:we and friends gathered for a celebration under the theme of Land Back.
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July 19, 2021Potential destructive port halted
COURTESY LAURENTIA PROJECT The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) breathed a sigh of relief after Ottawa announced that it had blocked the Quebec City Laurentia port expansion project.
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July 16, 2021Coming to your TV screen this August
(Left: COURTESY KRISTINA RUDDICK Right: COURTESY IMDB) Who would have thought that one of Kahnawake’s own would be sipping tea and cracking jokes with critically-acclaimed director Taika Waititi?
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July 15, 2021Council election makes history
CALLIE GIACCONE THE EASTERN DOOR The people of Kahnawake have spoken, and elected Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer as the first-ever female grand chief.
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July 13, 2021Health Canada, Kahnawake reach pact
LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR In the latest effort to move toward entering the cannabis industry, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)
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July 12, 2021The life of a residential school survivor
Trigger warning: This article contains graphic details and strong reference to sexual abuse. STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR The first thing you notice about Mi’kmaq elder Nick Huard is his sense of humour.
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July 9, 2021A map to help bring about justice
COURTESY NWAC With ceaseless efforts to acknowledge, honour, and find missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG), the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC)
