News
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.
Home destroyed by fire
The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB), with the help of Chateauguay’s fire department, fought a house fire in the Route 207/Highway 138 junction area on Tuesday, resulting in the total loss of the residence.
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March 29, 2019
Montour recognized for exceptional student leadership
Brandon Montour has a bright future ahead of him and his hard work was honoured recently. (Courtesy Concordia University) Brandon Montour didn’t know he’d been nominated for a leadership award.
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March 28, 2019Eastern Door garners 14 award nominations
For the ninth time in 10 years, The Eastern Door is vying for top spot in the Quebec Community Newspapers Association, an award TED has won the past two years.
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March 28, 2019Indian Day School claims dredge up bad memories
Joe Jacobs and his siblings Leona and Bruce have all filed claims regarding their time at Indian Day School in Kahnawake’s old Kateri School.
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March 26, 2019Cook hopes executive degree inspires others
Kakwiranoron Cook is inspiring people in at least two nations, as he uses his Mohawk and Sioux heritage to push him to a new level.
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March 22, 2019Kanien'kéha word sparks fight
Ronald Phillips is still waiting for an apology from Howick Elementary. (Courtesy Ronald Phillips) Racism: the one word that can instantly cause trouble and spark a movement.
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March 20, 2019Mohawk Bridge Consortium loses appeal
Johnny Jacobs' case is officially closed and he is happy to move on. (Daniel J. Rowe The Eastern Door) The Quebec Court of Appeals sided with ironworker Johnny Jacobs in his case against the Mohawk Bridge Consortium, closing the controversial case.
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March 19, 2019Young family needs your love and support
Through the loving support of their friends and family, Lindsay Delaronde and Guy Louie Jr. are planning to beat cancer and come out stronger.
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March 16, 2019Montreal tourism to better reflect Native history
Donovan King has singlehandedly turned Montreal tourism on its side as he pushed for Indigenous recognition, like here, where he changed the face on a Montreal cab via Photoshop.
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March 14, 2019Suspicious fire destroys CrossFit, members rally to rebuild
Within the past year two fires have destroyed beloved organizations in Kanesatake. The blaze last Monday that left Kanehsatake CrossFit in ashes was devastating to those who used the gym and thought of it as a second home.
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March 12, 2019Battling complacency an issue on S-3 for council
Council continues to try to engage the community on the federal bill MCK feels is an existential threat to the community's membership.
