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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 1, 2021Hydro line removal nearing completion
STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR The final phase of the massive Hydro Quebec Line 2 Dismantlement project is here. According to Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)
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June 1, 2021Bay projects head into final stages
TEHOSTERIHENS DEER The Eastern Door The Kahnawake Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is continuing construction on the completion of the beach, pond and marsh, and the long-awaited turtle nesting ground.
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May 31, 2021Beans: First Mohawk film voted best in Canada
COURTESY SEBASTIEN RAYMOND Making her 12-year-old heart tremendously proud, filmmaker and director Kahnawa’kehró:non Tracey Deer made Kanien’kehá:- ka history this week, big time.
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May 28, 2021Kanesatake elections pushed
LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL The Eastern Door While the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) elections were expected to be called almost two months ago, the Council has officially confirmed that the elections have been postponed to July 31.
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May 26, 2021Working in Greenland was an eye-opener
COURTESY LEONARD J. ATONNION BORDEAU In this week’s Blast from the Past, Kahnawakehró:non Leonard J. Atonnion Bordeau shared his once-in-a-lifetime experience of working as an ironworker in Greenland.
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May 26, 2021Elder demands accountability from hospital
Courtesy Cheryl Scott Several months after Kanesatake community member, Winston Nelson, arrived home from St. Eustache Hospital wearing nothing but a patient’s gown, an investigation confirmed he was not treated with the diligence and care expected of health care staff.
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May 21, 2021A tribute to our tireless, hard-working nurses
Mask? Check. Goggles? Check. Face shield? Check. Dressing gown? Check. Superhero cape? Check and check. Although the nurses in the community may have gotten used to the high level of stress throughout their job this past year, Kahnawa’kehro:non are in awe of their consistent battle against this ruthless virus experienced by all.
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May 18, 2021Responsible birding for a healthy population
COURTESY ONAWA K. JACOBS While we all continue to put our best foot forward in the fight against COVID-19, birds in Kahnawake are in a battle of their own.
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May 17, 2021Kahnawake going from red to orange
Starting next Friday, May 21, the cautionary red zone will be put to sleep, and the community will emerge into the orange zone.
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May 17, 2021Dealing with a housing crisis
Courtesy Owen Mayo NOTE: This story has been written in collaboration with Eastern Door Reporter Laurence Brisson Dubreuil. Leaving the community was never a thought that crossed the mind of Kahnawa’kehró:non Owen Skahionwiio Mayo.
