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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 1, 2021New COVID-19 variants strike Quebec
(COURTESY PIXABAY.COM) As the community still awaits their vaccinations, confirmation regarding the presence of COVID-19 variants in the province is not an easy pill to swallow.
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February 26, 2021Goodbye Kahnawake, but not forever!
(COURTESY DAVID TUAN BUI) Since working for The Eastern Door, David Tuan Bui has broadcasted lacrosse for K103.7 FM and LacrosseTV.
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February 25, 2021
Remembering those we lost
(COURTESY CRAIG COMMANDA) The piece is called “We Remember” by Anishinaabe artist Craig Commanda. The artist created the 20x16 canvas piece with paint, beads and fabrics in remembrance of the MMIWG of his community The 11th annual vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans and Two-Spirit Relatives (MMIWG)
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February 25, 2021Hydro tower removal progressing
(File Photo) Last week, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) announced that the dismantling of the Hydro Line 2 project is moving full steam ahead, and most of the work that was planned for the winter has been completed.
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February 22, 2021Motion calls for race-based COVID-19 data
[spu popup="10211"][/spu]On February 22, Montreal’s City Council will be voting on a motion that calls on provincial and federal public health authorities to collect COVID-19 data based on race and socioeconomic status.
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February 18, 2021Daycare outbreak causes anguish
[spu popup="10211"][/spu](LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR) Parents of children at Step by Step Child and Family Center have been in a constant state of worry since an outbreak declared at the daycare last Thursday has required children and families to isolate.
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February 16, 2021Environmental characterization work at G&R
The G&R recycling site borders Kanesatake, St. Placide and the municipality of Oka. (COURTESY ANONYMOUS SOURCE) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook.
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February 15, 2021Marquis’ meteoric rise at the Council
(COURTESY KARLIE MARQUIS) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook.
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February 12, 2021Eternal love for the outdoors
(COURTESY VIVIAN OKE) Vivian Oke’s son-in-law cleared a path to make sure she could still practice her outdoor activities.
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February 11, 2021Tobacco store owner called out
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