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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.
Herbicide trial proves fruitful
After a successful trial this week, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) intends to implement the use of a new organic herbicide for weed control in the community.
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July 3, 2018Indigenous remains return home to Kahnawake
Montreal mayor Valerie Plante continued to show the city’s dedication to reconciliation in returning Mohawk remains to Kahnawake in a ceremony at City Hall in the Old Port.
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June 26, 2018Vigil remembers Tiffany, reminds community
Lindsay Richardson The Eastern Door The severe storm warning held off as the group made their annual pilgrimage to a simple memorial – a white cross – that sits along the bike path in Kahnawake.
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June 25, 2018Not just another pretty Kanien’kehá:ka face
Mehanaz Yakub Eastern Door Ladies out there, imagine being young and beautiful and modeling in New York for a popular women’s magazine.
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June 21, 2018Different kind of eviction letters sent
Steve Bonspiel The Eastern Door This story was our front page from last week. A new story on this subject will be published tonight via online subscription and tomorrow morning (Friday)
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June 14, 2018Locals protest proposed cultural center location
Kanientaa Cross, along with a group of community members and students from Kahnawake Survival School, have been demonstrating on the side of Highway 132 in opposition of the proposed location of a new multi-purpose building west of the school.
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June 11, 2018Ash trees could disappear in 15 years: What can you do to fight the invasive emerald ash borer?
Black ash is a traditional wood Kanien’kehá:ka use for baskets, ax handles, bow and arrows, sleds and other traditional woodworks.
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June 8, 2018Summer Student Scoop: Four semesters down, only one to go for Deer
He may look innocent, but don’t cross the mighty pen of our summer student. Seriously, don’t. (Steven Bonspiel, The Eastern Door)
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June 7, 2018Shooting shocks community
Two young men are facing multiple charges including attempted murder after a community member was shot in broad daylight on the River Road on May 25.
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June 6, 2018Celebrating a half century of Onkwehón:we art
The “Picturing Ourselves” exhibit will run until the end of June and features some of the most impressive Onkwehón:we artwork on Turtle Island.
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June 5, 2018A family of four working to build first language
Britlee Karonhiákwas Diabo is excited about raising her two children where the first language is Kanien’kéha, spoken by both herself, her young children and her boyfriend.
