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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October 11, 2017Hunt with respect, permission and knowledge of rights
Lloyd Phillips and his daughter Kawisaronkwas will be in Listuguj this weekend looking to nab a moose. The family has long-standing connections in the community and always hunt with permission from the Mi’kmaq community.
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October 10, 2017Kahnawa’kehró:non makes history in new role
Curran Jacobs is Nova Career Centre’s new First Nations resource teacher. (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door) Indigenous students attending the Nova Career Centre can now seek help from a familiar face.
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October 6, 2017First-ever fair coming to celebrate Kanien’kéha
The organizations dedicated to promoting and encouraging Kanien’kéha were represented and ready to promote an upcoming celebration to kick off Spirit of Wellness Month.
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October 4, 2017Planting day commemorates job well done
Friday was an outdoor day at Karonhianónhnha as students, teachers, staff and members of the community picked up shovels, spades and dirt and planted.
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October 2, 2017Highway 30 decision stands, no appeal
Though the court ruling will stand, the land along Highway 30 remains undeveloped while other sites off-reserve are under construction. (File photo)
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September 29, 2017Geekdom gathering, from Star Wars to My Little Pony
The K-Town Collectables Expo brought geeks of all walks of life to the Knights of Columbus hall on Sunday afternoon.
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September 29, 2017Orange Shirt Day honours residential school survivors
Organizers June Skye-Stacey and Helen Montour spent Thursday morning handing out orange t-shirts at the Knights of Columbus hall in anticipation of today’s event for Orange Shirt Day.
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September 28, 2017Pit bull owners face intense scrutiny
Kiera Beauvais knows, as all pit bull owners do, that her dogs are being watched closer than other dogs because of the breed’s general reputation.
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September 25, 2017Court of appeals hears arguments on Project Machine case
Fraud charges were laid in 2009, and the case related to Project Machine continued last week with the Quebec Court of Appeals hearing arguments for and against staying the case due to extensive delays.
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September 20, 2017Attempted arson quelled with quick thinking
A flaming gas canister that blazed next to a propane tank was kicked away by a quick-thinking friend of one of the residents, whose house was near to going up in flames.
