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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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June 17, 2021Canada’s national action plan lacks tangible action
The federal government’s national action plan into Missing and Murdered Indigenous women and girls was panned during a virtual press conference last Thursday, June 3, with critics saying it lacked concrete action, clear financial commitments and timelines.
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June 15, 2021Kanesatake grand chief responds to Bill 96
The recent tabling of Bill 96, which sets out to further protect the French language in Quebec, has stirred criticism from many in the province; including one outspoken Kanien’kehá:ka leader who calls the proposed legislation a new form of colonization.
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June 14, 2021Gaming bill moves forward sans amendments
COURTESY SENATE OF CANADA Kahnawake was ignored, again. This was the consensus that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) came to after Bill C-218, the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, was passed by the Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce without amendments on June 4.
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June 11, 2021A different approach
COURTESY CBC They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what is the value of one word? Discovery.
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June 10, 2021Remembering our children
STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR This Grade 5/6 class from Kateri School was “horrified to hear that they took kids as young as three,” said teacher Gina Montour-Delaronde.
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June 9, 2021Community bands together to help rebuild
TEHOSTERIHENS DEER THE EASTERN DOOR After a devastating fire destroyed most of Gale Laborgne’s house last month, the community - as it typically does - quickly came together to help her in her time of need.
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June 8, 2021Living willow dome comes to life in Kahnawake
COURTESY TRINA STACEY Kahnawake now has their very own living willow dome, a space where the community can come meditate and connect with themselves, the physical world and beyond.
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June 8, 2021Young talent dances up a storm
COURTESY RYLEIGH MAYO “I cry every single time,” said Dana Marquis, the mother of contemporary dance competitor Ryleigh Mayo. “She’s totally different from the rest.” And, it looks like it’s not just her mother who has noticed...
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June 3, 2021Fight for Mohawk land continues
LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR The sounds of cars honking, supportive words, rhythmic drums and lively singing echoed far and wide in Kanehsatake on Saturday, where a car convoy took place to raise awareness.
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June 3, 2021Elder brings fight to human rights commission
Courtesy Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations Tears filled the eyes of Cheryl Scott as she spoke about the mistreatment her husband, Kanehsata’kehró:non Winston Nelson, was subjected to while in the care of the St. Eustache Hospital.
