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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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February 26, 2019Fishing biz cracks ice at Winter Carnival derby
Kirby Joe Diabo (left), his children (Kaymen, Poppy, Dash and Saha:kohe), father Mickey and cousin Cody Delormier (right with son Arakwatiio)
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February 25, 2019Miller and representatives discuss border issues
Liberal MP Marc Miller said politicians like himself need to go beyond the surface of communities to engage on issues that effect Indigenous communities.
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February 20, 2019First Peoples Week a hit for art and culture
Martin Loft shared his expertise in creating magic, teaching any attendees how to create unique designs for prints that could go onto anything they wish.
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February 19, 2019There’s slots of magic in the air at the Palace
Get your hands on some money magic with the new Electronic Gaming Devices at the cutting-edge game stop - Magic Palace.
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February 18, 2019Green Leaf dispensary raided… for the fifth time
February 1 was raid number five at Green Leaf dispensary on Highway 138 with the Peacekeepers seizing around $20,000 of suspected cannabis products.
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February 11, 2019Kanien'kéha opening highlights United Nations
After UNESCO hosted the launch of its Year of Indigenous Languages campaign in Paris Monday, the United Nations did likewise February 1 in New York City.
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February 8, 2019
Drums, panels and supporters kick off week
The Fox Tail Singers performs a contemporary song in the Mi’kmaq language during the First Voices Week Opening ceremony.
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February 6, 2019Ghislain Picard re-elected to regional chief
Community leaders lined up, and, in the end, chose Ghislain Picard to return to the post of regional chief, a position he's held since 1992.
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February 4, 2019Toolkit launched to help increase sensitivity
The Montreal Urban Aboriginal Community Network (from left to right) co-chair Maya Cousineau-Mollen, co-chair Vicky Boldo, Dakota Swiftwolfe, Allison Reid, Leilani Shaw, and Brooke Wahsontiiostha Deer.
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February 1, 2019Polling blows it out of woods for Cultural Centre
Proponents of the proposed new cultural centre breathed a satisfied sigh of relief this week when large numbers came out in support of the project.
