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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June 26, 2017Tent Caterpillars and inchworms infest community
They are tiny, repulsive and difficult little things. They stick to clothes, devour leaves and are an absolute pain to remove.
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June 23, 2017Vigil marks 11 years since Morrison’s disappearance
Dozens of community members marched around the foot of the Mercier Bridge on Sunday afternoon, demanding justice for Tiffany Morrison.
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June 23, 2017Canada 150 banners defaced, destroyed
Within a week of them being installed as part of the Canada 150 celebration, vandals scrawled profanities across banners lining the Mercier Bridge, and tore them to shreds.
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June 19, 2017Car-moose collision produces miracle
Miraculously, no one was hurt when a fully-grown cow moose collided with a Ford Fusion on an unlit road, as a couple, including a pregnant woman, travelled to visit family.
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June 16, 2017Norton questions Bill S-3 in Ottawa's house of parliament
Mohawk council grand chief Joe Norton was in Ottawa last week to tell the Canadian parliament that no matter what changes are made to the Indian Act, "no one will decide for us what we're going to do."
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June 13, 2017Students lend helping hand for beloved teacher
Seven students at Karonhianónhnha Tsi Ionteriwaienstáhkhwa helped raise money for their teacher, Kaherawaks Carol Boyer Jacobs, as she goes through treatment for breast cancer.
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June 12, 2017Spraying suspended, concerns remain
Sonya Dee Cross (with children Karihwiiostha, 4, and Konwaronhiatakwen, 2) started a Facebook group with concerns about herbicides used to clear vegetation near the train tracks.
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June 9, 2017A fistful of firsts for The Eastern Door
After years of coming runner-up, The Eastern Door took home top prize for Best Overall Newspaper in addition to Best Sports Section, Best Editorial Cartoon and three top individual writing spots at the Quebec Community Newspapers Association awards last Friday.
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June 5, 2017Mohawk Girls’ permits delay means lost money
Rezolution Pictures' dramedy Mohawk Girls director Tracey Deer will soon start shooting season five of the show, but, after a delay in obtaining a permit, will not be shooting as much in the community where the show is set.
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June 2, 2017Community garden ready for a sticky situation
The grassroots community garden will be buzzing with plenty of bees thanks to a new hive installed by beekeepers Tealey Normandin and Stephane Ouellet.
