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Complaints summary shared by Council
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) posted a summary of complaints that had been lodged towards members of the council table by the rest of the table - although it did not disclose the nature of these complaints.
The start of a journalism journey
Kiona Akohseràke Deer was looking for a change in her life when she stumbled across an online post advertising Concordia University’s Kaié:ri Nikawerá:ke Indigenous Bridging Program, a pathway for Indigenous students to pursue undergraduate degrees with additional support and resources from the university.
Learning with intention
Liv Bigtree didn’t grow up speaking Kanien’kéha - but her younger siblings did. It was spending time with them that gave her the push she needed to apply for Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats, the two-year immersion program offered by the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Center (KOR).
ICO94 talks new single, mindset, and summer plans
Kahnawake rapper ICO94 - also known as Ikey Beauvais - is having himself a busy summer, with the release of his next single “All My People” on July 31, as well as a packed schedule of shows in Tiohtià:ke and Toronto.
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August 11, 2018Housing report promised after Labour Day
Paula Paul is worried about her credibility and her daughter, as the housing investigation continues to long course. (Steve Bonspiel, The Eastern Door)
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August 7, 2018Battling the beastly borer's boorish destruction
The little green bug may have met its match as Kahnawake's Environment Protection Agency is now beginning a battle against the pest that is destroying the region's ash trees.
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August 3, 2018Street-naming essential, say emergency responders
If your house is burning, someone is drowning or an important package is being delivered, knowing where you live is vital, according to emergency services personnel. The blue house on Old Malone Highway is one of the few with a number indicating its lot. (Daniel J.
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July 31, 2018Mohawk/Inuk siblings asked to leave quarry
Isaac and Akinasi Partridge questioned why they were asked to leave the quarry, despite their father being from town. (Courtesy Isaac Partridge)
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July 20, 2018Tóta Ma’s ready to serve up a cup of jo today!
Head on over to Tota Ma's grand opening today and try out the java offerings of Tewatohnhi’sáktha's Achieving Concrete Essentials (ACE)
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July 17, 2018Kanesatake wants answers after youth centre burns
Community members and leaders in Kanesatake remain eager to get answers and healing after the KYOT building went up in flames halting several valued programs, and eliminating a treasured place for youth to gather.
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July 16, 2018Tale of threes at Mohawk Council elections
Harry Rice, Tonya Perron and Ross Montour are all first-time chiefs at the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake. Perron enters as the highest vote-getter at the election.
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July 10, 2018Listening and looking for flying feathered friends
The marsh monitoring program spotted 34 species including the impressive black-crowned night heron, but just one of the five focal species the crew was hoping to hear.
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July 6, 2018Major Mercier Bridge headaches were avoidable
That long line of cars could have been dealt with a little better according to some monitoring the situation and knowing that the blitz period on the Mercier Bridge was bound to cause massive traffic issues.
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July 5, 2018Horn releases statement on housing investigation
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake executive financial officer Paul Rice (left with council grand chief Joe Norton) has promised to update the community on the investigation into the housing department, as it continues.
