News
Community responds to robbery
Community members are calling for more security to be implemented in Kahnawake, following the robbery of an elder in broad daylight this week.
First Kidney Walk raises awareness
Huddles of umbrellas bobbed to upbeat tunes at Kahnawake’s first-ever Kidney Walk, as Kahnawa’kehró:non refused to let the rain deter them from taking action against kidney disease.
Proposed expansion of language laws
An expansion to Quebec’s Bill 101 could see language restrictions extended to adult and vocational education centres - a move that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) says could impose more barriers on community members seeking education.
Home destroyed by fire
The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB), with the help of Chateauguay’s fire department, fought a house fire in the Route 207/Highway 138 junction area on Tuesday, resulting in the total loss of the residence.
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April 26, 2018Big-hearted legend loses final match against cancer
“My brother Pidgie was only 5’6”, but he lived his life like he was 6’5,” said Joe Norton, as he remembered his older brother who played with lacrosse and hockey legends, who will all remember his incredible skill as much as his caring personality.
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April 25, 2018Birds of a feather freeze together
The Black-capped Chickadee with its bib and white cheeks are as identifiable by their looks as by their song. The state bird of Maine and Massachusetts resides as far north as Newfoundland and Alaska all the way to the middle of the US.
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April 24, 2018Brother and tóta inspires Kanien’kéha fluency
Enhakanhoton Norton’s interest in the Ratiwennahní:rats program was piqued by his brother, who graduated two years prior. The brothers are following their grandmother Helen Norton’s example in embracing the journey towards Kanien’kéha fluency.
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April 23, 2018Gilbert goes from law to school to lawyer to judge
Kaniatariio Gilbert is the new chief judge of the Hualapai Tribe’s Tribal Court. (Courtesy Kaniatariio Gilbert) Kaniatari:io Jesse Gilbert is no stranger to the courtroom, but recent good news means he will no longer have to say “your honour,” but instead will be using that prestigious title.
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April 20, 2018Getting the greenhouse and garden growing
The greenhouse at Karonhianónhnha tsi Ionterihwaienstáhkhwa is a place for students to learn about planting, traditional medicines, and food sovereignty.
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April 19, 2018Xanax, cocaine, growing concerns among youth
Ativan, like Xanax, is in the benzodiazepine family and is meant for one-time use in cases of panic attacks. Recreational Xanax use has become trendy among youth drawing huge concern to many in Kahnawake.
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April 18, 2018Come out for The Eastern Door’s Spring Cleanup!
The snow has mostly left us, but the garbage underneath remains. Come out Friday and do your part to make Kahnawake clean again like superstar Brandi Meloche did last year.
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April 17, 2018For tóta, herself, and for future generations
Kwahará:ni Jacobs described her two-year journey learning Kanien’kéha as the best school experience she has ever had, and something that changed her life for the better.
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April 3, 2018Surplus the norm for Mohawk Council budget
Executive finance officer Paul Rice and Mohawk Council grand chief Joe Norton expect smooth sailing for the foreseeable future in budget presentations that have resulted in surpluses for the past two years.
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March 27, 2018Officer rushed to hospital after allergic reaction
A snack turned into a trip to the hospital for PK Clint Jacobs, who now needs to carry an EpiPen should another allergic reaction occur.
