News
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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July 8, 2021Cancel Canada Day
COURTESY RUSTY NOLAN On July 1, as people around the country gather at barbecues and terrasses, adorning themselves with red and white and waving the Canadian Flag, many have asked what are they really representing?
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July 7, 2021Calls for Raphaël André’s tent to be permanent
Laurence Brisson Dubreuil, The Eastern Door Since its opening in early February, the Raphaël André Memorial Tent has welcomed thousands of homeless Montrealers in search of comfort, security and a sense of community.
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July 6, 2021The pain of not knowing what happened
COURTESY JUSTICE FOR TIFFANY MORRISON FACEBOOK PAGE On the 15th anniversary of Tiffany Morrison’s death, her family continues to search for answers and justice.
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July 5, 2021“They didn’t win, we are still here”
FILE PHOTO After Bill C-5 passed earlier this month, the federal government is now officially recognizing September 30 as the National day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).
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July 2, 2021Raising alpacas to teach traditions
Five-year-old Brandon Ionescu feeding treats to alpacas during a community member open door day at Skywatcher Alpaca Farm in Kanehsatake.
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June 30, 2021Opening up, one step at a time
With the help of fearless leaders and the relentless strength and diligence of this powerful collective, Kahnawake is no longer in a state of an emergency.
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June 28, 2021UNDRIP bill reaches end of its journey
FILE PHOTO Bill C-15, which aims to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), received royal assent on Monday, officially becoming law in Canada.
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June 28, 2021Cooking with Corey Jacobs
COURTESY LAURIANNE STREIFEL-JACOBS In a kitchen far, far away, in Oyen Alberta, Kahnawa’kehró:non Corey Jacobs cooks his heart out, with his wife Laurianne Streifel-Jacobs, catching it all on tape.
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June 26, 2021Looking back at sweet lacrosse memories
COURTESY TEWENHNI’TATSHON LOUIS DELISLE This article was written by Tewenhni'tatshon Louis Delisle, special to The Eastern Door. The year was 1969, the Caughnawaga Indians had just won the Quebec Division of the Ontario – Quebec Inter – Provincial Lacrosse League, and the right to challenge for the President’s Cup, emblematic of the Senior B Championship of Canada.
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June 23, 2021Kanesatake takes a stand
COURTESY PASCAL QUEVILLON - MAIRE D’OKA FACEBOOK PAGE This article was written in collaboration with Eastern Door contributor Robin Della Corte.
