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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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May 27, 2019Whitebean discusses Indian day school research
Wahéhshon Shiann Whitebean defended her master’s thesis at Concordia University last March. She decided to share her research and findings with the community as a way to start the healing process.
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May 24, 2019Day schools, S3 and Tioweró:ton on the docket
After discussing and introducing the S-3 defence coalition, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer praised the community members that attended the meeting and started to take a stance against the newly enacted bill.
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May 16, 2019Frustration mounts as brush fires rampant
A brush fire on Highway 132 last Thursday near Survival School was the just one of many this spring emergency services are growing increasingly frustrated with.
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May 13, 2019Residency hearings concluded, registrar coming
Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer explained that though there was a very poor turnout, the amendment to the Residency Law would go on to the next stage of the expedited process.
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May 10, 2019White beats Quebec tax charge, ready for constitutional challenge
Derek White was acquitted of defrauding the Quebec government of taxes, but guilty of breaking the Exise Tax Act. A constitutional challenge in January will appeal that charge.
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May 10, 2019Whitebean pleads guilty, ends Project Malbac case
Robert Whitebean’s long journey through the court system as part of Project Malbec ended Friday with a guilty plea, fine and some community service.
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May 9, 2019Lifeline tossed in flood zone, as waters rise
Julie Gaspé looks at what was her yard, and now is completely submerged. The only way to leave her property is via a small path in the back yard.
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May 6, 2019Cultural Awareness Month ends in rain and song
The mini sing at Kahnawake Survival School capped Cultural Awareness Month bringing busloads of students, staff and parents to the school's gym for a social with song.
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May 3, 2019
Little rascals recall hell-raising days
From left to right top row are Mitchell Dell, Herbie Lahache, Tommy Stacey, Donny Delormier, Francis Jacobs and Roy Jacobs.
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May 3, 2019Council clarifies Indian Day School deadline
Today's May 3 deadline is only for those wanting to forward their support or objection to the claim, and does not effect anyone's desire to apply for compensation for abuses suffered under any Indian Day School.
