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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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January 28, 2020Community stands in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en
(Chloe Emond-Lane, The Eastern Door) Following the organized protests happening across Canada to stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en First Nation’s anti-pipeline campaign, community members gathered last Thursday afternoon (January 16), armed with signs and flags to show their support against the “Coastal Gaslink” pipeline.
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January 27, 2020Centenarian celebrating a century
(Courtesy Norma Angus) Margaret Diabo is Kahnawake’s newest member of the triple digit club, and to mark this very special birthday, her family organized a small gathering to celebrate her long and healthy life.
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January 22, 2020Walking in the Healing Forest
The healing forest at the All Saints Anglican Church in Westboro (Ottawa). (Courtesy Patricia Stirbys) While participating in a healing walk in Ottawa in 2015, Patricia Stirbys met and struck up a conversation with Peter Croal about the need for reconciliation and healing in Indigenous communities and Canada as a whole.
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January 20, 2020“The Journey Home” for survivors of sexual trauma
Kahnawake Shakotiia'takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) has launched a support group for women that have survived sexual trauma, and they hope it takes hold for the future, to help many community members.
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January 7, 2020Secret Door raises over $56K for radio station
(Courtesy Ashley Stacey) To say the Secret Door fundraiser was successful would be a big understatement. What started out as an idea of this reporter years ago, turned into months of selling, sponsors, buyers and supporters coming together from multiple Native communities, resulted in over $56,000 raised for Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio to help them rise from the ashes.
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January 6, 2020Winter Classic promotes health, wellness
(Courtesy Connie Meloche) (Natalia Fedosieieva, The Eastern Door) The 2nd annual Winter Classic brought a packed house to the Knights of Columbus hall on Tuesday, to celebrate New Year’s Eve together with the community’s families.
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December 10, 2019Special Assembly in Ottawa
Indigenous Services Minister Marc Miller delivered remarks at the Assembly of First Nations’ special chiefs assembly in Ottawa. The minister took questions from chiefs following his address this Tuesday.
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December 2, 2019Generous donation of 25K to local school
(Courtesy Derek White) On Wednesday, Derek White pledged $25,000 to Indian Way School for a new school bus and is challenging all businesses in town to donate as well.
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November 20, 2019Scholarships awarded for outstanding performance
Ra'nikonhrí:io Lazare, Lily Deer, Mariah McComber and Dara Bordeau were awarded scholarships last Thursday for academic success and community involvement.
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November 19, 2019Deer pays homage to first local female veteran
From left to right, Slim Marquis - Legion Branch 219 Executive, Ray Deer - Legion Branch 219 President, Claire Diabo - Female Veteran U.S. Army, Peter Jacobs, U.S. Army - Legion Branch 219 First Vice President.
