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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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April 18, 2019Housing bill shoots to $695K missing from books
Kim Diabo, Tammy Whitebean and Rickey Diabo are holding their receipts and continue to wait for their case to be settled, as the Housing Department investigation found that almost $700,000 is missing from its books.
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April 12, 2019White worried about tobacco industry's future
Derek White (left) has been listening to testimony for two weeks as the local businessman stands accused of fraud and gangsterism (along with Hunter Montour), and is concerned with the overwhelming prevalence of undercover agents throughout the industry.
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April 11, 2019Dual drug busts result in charges for local men
Another drug bust in Kahnawake set the tone for the weekend with more than a handful of Peacekeepers on scene.
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April 11, 2019Team Kahnawake returns to ride for the cure
Team Kahnawake was a presence at the Ride to Conquer Cancer, raising thousands of dollars to fund cancer research. The team will reassemble this year after a two-year hiatus.
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April 10, 2019Scientists fly to Kuujjuaq, show off projects
Students from Kahnawake and one from Kanesatake scienced their way to the Inuit community of Kuujjuaq for a youth science fair and made their communities proud by bringing home some sweet prizes.
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April 5, 2019
Centre looking for big boost to save on heat
The ancient, archaic and inefficient gas heating system at the youth centre is in dire need of replacement, and, if done, would save the organization thousands of dollars a year in utilities costs.
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April 1, 2019Miracle baby born too soon in Akwesasne
Kawisatens Clay Swamp was born at 25 weeks and 1.9 pounds, and his mom needs your help. (Photo Courtesy Haylee Jacco) There was a miracle in Akwesasne earlier this month, with Haylee Jacco giving birth to a young boy named Kawisatens Clay Swamp.
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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.
