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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January 13, 2017Two generations of the first-born baby of year
Kyra Paul holding her new bundle of joy Kase and proud new uncle Ben. (Courtesy Kara Paul) Kase Kevin Paul came into this world on January 10 to become the first Kahnawa’kehró:non baby of 2017, a day after nearly becoming a surprise guest at his mother Kyra’s birthday party.
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January 11, 2017Supreme Court dismisses gas tax case
Wallace “Bully” Stacey proprietor of Bully’s Truck Stop stands on the Quebec Court of Appeal steps after hearing his lawyer, Timothy Huot, argue on behalf of himself and 10 other gas retailers.
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January 9, 2017Kahnawake’s last World War II veteran passes
“He’s a pretty hard guy to live up to," Carrie Patton said about her late father Angus Patton. (Courtesy Carrie Patton)
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January 4, 2017Human rights case calls for mediation
Community members took the streets to protest non-Native residents and express their support for the Kahnawake Membership Law during February 2015. (Daniel J.
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December 23, 2016Paramedics trained for fentanyl overdoses
Amanda-Lee Phillips, the Kahnawake Fire Brigade’s paramedic, quality assurance and medical instructor, trained staff to administer a drug to reverse opioid overdoses.
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December 23, 2016Fentanyl bust rings huge alarm bells
The seizure of suspected fentanyl last week has PK chief Dwayne Zacharie urging community members to educate themselves on the reality of powerful opioid painkillers and their effects.
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December 22, 2016Walking in a Winter Wonderland!
Bigger and better is understatement to describe the second annual Karonhiaráhstha’s Winter Wonderland. (Photos by Steve Bonspiel) What do you get when you put together 15 gorgeous Christmas trees, over $50,000 in prizes and a wonderful event to honour a lost little one?
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December 20, 2016Before you buy a drone, test cheap
Hobby 2000, in Chateauguay, sells a variety of drones including this 110 mm one made by Dromida. (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door)
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December 19, 2016Consultation on residency law begins today
Upcoming consultations will set the groundwork for Residency Law CDMP hearing, which should begin next year. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)
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December 15, 2016Pipeline route halted – for now
By: Paul Graif , The Eastern Door Konwenni Jacobs is considered a veteran at Standing Rock, North Dakota. She’s been there for the last six weeks, this being her third trip from her home in Kahnawake.
