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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September 19, 2017Community members call out Oka mayor on land
By: Franca G. Mignacca, The Eastern Door Around 125 community members from Kanesatake met with Pascal Quevillon, the mayor of Oka, and government representatives, as well as citizens of the Oka community Monday night.
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September 15, 2017When sports matters in the face of tragedy
NFL football games on the weekend were replete with remembrance ceremonies and events honouring victims of the terrorist attacks 16 years ago that took lives and cancelled games.
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September 15, 2017Celebrating a decade of rights at the United Nations
Wednesday afternoon’s panel discussion on the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples included Kenneth Deer, Jennifer Preston, Romeo Saganash, Marie Wilson, with moderation by APTN’s Monika Ille.
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September 14, 2017Childhood friend honours community in his gift
Those looking for a loved one's final resting place can now access a database at the Catholic Church thanks to a gift from a friend in New York, who met the late Johnny Jocks when he was six years old and always remembered his promise to visit him in Kahnawake.
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September 11, 2017Montreal museum mistake spotted, to be fixed
A map at Pointe-à-Callière museum intended to depict 17th century Montreal had a noticeable mistake. (Photos courtesy Russell Imrie)
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September 8, 2017Hands-on with high pressure for firefighters
Firefighters from Kahnawake, Listuguj, and Kawawachikamach received training to become certified pump operators last week. (Photos by Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door)
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September 7, 2017Kanesata’ké:ha dictionary’s second edition released
Elder Harvey Gabriel has translated the Bible and many other forms of scripture, but in order to share his knowledge of the language to a broader audience, he launched a dictionary back in 2014 to serve as a guide.
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September 5, 2017Immersion program gets big boost of funds
Ratiwennahní:rats students will now have a helping hand as they work through their two-year immersion program, as an unlikely funding source came through last week.
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September 1, 2017Father and son duo throw flash front yard powwow
Owen Mayo and his son Nashtyn were just a few of the dancers to participate in an impromptu powwow at his grandparents' home.
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September 1, 2017Embracing plastic craftsmanship and reuse
Thousands of bottles and hours of cutting, stacking and assembling later the teens of theA:se Tahonatehiaróntie Teen Group produced a greenhouse that stands at the White House next to the MCK, and is an example of reuse.
