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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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.
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November 3, 2017MP Marc Miller takes the mic in Kanien’kéha
Liberal MP Marc Miller was a guest on K103.7 Radio’s Tewawennakará:tats Talk Show in October, before dropping by the KOR to meet with students in the Kanien’kéha immersion program, a language he is learning online through Six Nations.
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November 3, 2017Veteran looks back at service on the Korean penninsula
Robert Montour Sr. served for two years in Korea in the early 1950s and will take part in the Remembrance Day parade.
