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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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December 12, 2018Iroquois Caucus works towards efficiency
Mohawk Council chiefs and staff are in the midst of an information blitz sharing their thoughts on Canada's Bill S-3.
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December 7, 2018Cannabis law read through behind closed doors
(Left to right) Vernon Goodleaf, Keisha Goodleaf, and Joe Delaronde listen while Rhonda Kirby gives final reading of cannabis control law Tuesday, December 4.
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December 5, 2018Robertson sentenced to five years for two deaths
A night out with friends turned into a nightmare for the community and driver of the vehicle the ended up in flames.
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December 3, 2018Searching for answers in lost land dispute
The McComber family is working to correct what they say is a historical wrong that deprived the family of their land.
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November 29, 2018Cannabis conversation and comments turn chaotic
For the second week in a row, the talk of cannabis regulation denigrated into a shouting match between a council chief (this week Gina Deer)
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November 26, 2018Renewable energy program has sunny future
The renewable energy industry is rapidly growing, and with a current workforce nearing retirement, a new generation of employees will soon be needed.
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November 21, 2018Government steps up to fund language initiatives
A huge chunk of change for the Iakwahwatsiratátie Language Nest from the federal government will give staff some relief from year-round fundraising efforts to help the youngest Kanien’kehá:ka in the community grow up learning their first language.
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November 19, 2018Portraits honour Mohawk ironworkers in New York
Artist/Photographer Melissa Cacciola (right) was inspired by the Kanien'kehá:ka ironworkers stories in building the city she grew up in.
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November 16, 2018Sentenced cop takes ownership
Landon Montour (with younger son Iehahonwé:iohs) accepts the charges and sentences handed down last week as the former PK works to rebuild his life and reputation. (Daniel J.
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November 14, 2018Growing the grass grin for good cause
Perry Cross, like many in Kahnawake, lost a family member to prostate cancer. For the second year in a row, Cross will let his upper lip sprout whiskers while he raises money for the cause.
