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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November 24, 2017Three peoples, one incredible school anthem
Ten kids at St. Willibrord School in Chateauguay created a school anthem, launched this week, that celebrates the diverse student body in three languages.
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November 23, 2017Buddy Goodleaf gets long overdue honour
Senator Larry W. Smith (back row left) wanted to honour someone who may not have been as recognized for volunteering as others, and he found a cousin of his former classmate to bestow the honour to in Angus Buddy Goodleaf, pictured here with his family.
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November 22, 2017Seaway trash remains a major problem
Workers from the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake’s Waste Management department were on the ground this week, cleaning abandoned trash along the Seaway.
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November 20, 2017Verdun council woman ready to change city hall
Former general director of DestiNATIONS, Marie-Josée Parent, was elected in Verdun during Montreal’s municipal elections earlier this month.
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November 16, 2017Lawsuit architect ousted in election
Pierre-Paul Routhier upset outgoing mayor Nathalie Simon in last weekend’s election in Chateauguay, news the MCK welcomed. (Courtesy Sonia Lopez Moran)
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November 14, 2017Caring for dogs means respecting personalities
Chili, Caic, and Scarlet. (Photos by Steve Bonspiel, The Eastern Door) People discuss the issue of loose dogs with much fervor and anger – and it’s good to talk about it in a respectful way that makes the community safer.
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November 10, 2017Peewee Raiders looking to the weekend for President Cup glory
The Chateauguay Raiders Atom AAA Silver squad capped a stellar year with a league championship win, as the Peewee Raiders look for the same glory this weekend.
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November 10, 2017Kahnawake's annual parade honours the community's veterans
Mouchie Goodleaf and his father Buddy lay a wreath for Buddy's father Angus Paul Goodleaf, a veteran of the First World War, who was the last veteran of that conflict from Kahnawake to pass away.
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November 7, 2017Caisse helps to develop community projects
The Caisse Populaire’s Community Development Project Fund funded nine projects last Monday evening. (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door) Purchasing new canoes and helping radio shows flourish are just some of the ways this year’s Community Development Project Fund is contributing to local organizations and project.
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November 6, 2017Search and rescue wraps tireless search in Waskaganish
Kahnawake’s search and rescue team worked tirelessly throughout the week last week, and some returned to Waskaganish yesterday to continue looking for the lost hunters.
