News
Steps forward on land back
The Canadian government has announced $1.2 million in funding to remediate the Old Radar Site that straddles St. Remi and St. Isidore, a 162-acre parcel of land that is being returned to Kahnawake, a milestone for the community years in the making.
Greening project construction starting in August
Work on the new greenspace in Kahnawake is finally set to begin later this summer, bringing to fruition a project more than a decade in the making.
Standing against Canada Day
As the rain poured in downtown Montreal on Canada Day this year, Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel had one message to share loud and clear: standing together as Indigenous people and allies is the way towards progress.
Major Mercier Bridge closure starts July 17
Work by the Quebec transport ministry (MTMD) on the Mercier Bridge will be taking place during the two-week construction holiday period, causing a complete closure of the Kahnawake-bound side of the bridge.
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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.
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March 26, 2018Twelve people define great-grandparent
The Kahnawake Membership Law entered the second hearing phase of the Community Decision-Making Process on Tuesday, with a dozen community members in attendance.
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March 23, 2018The Eastern Door is up for 18 provincial awards
This year promises to be a banner one for The Eastern Door, as the Quebec Community Newspapers Association announced its awards short list, and we’ll be competing for 18 of them – the most by any newspaper this year.
