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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February 1, 2017The Eastern Door is just hitting its stride
As The Eastern Door turned 25 yesterday, I wanted to take a look back at what the paper has meant to me and, from what I can gather, Kahnawake.
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January 31, 2017The beginning of The Eastern Door
By: Kenneth Deer, Special to The Eastern Door When asked to write about the beginnings of The Eastern Door, it was harder to write than I realized when I accepted.
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January 27, 2017Kinesthetic desks kick-start new approach to learning
Student Jace Norton spent Wednesday afternoon using the bicycle desk that is available in his grade five French immersion classroom.
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January 26, 2017Mysterious truck fire destroys garage
The fire completely destroyed the community member's truck, as well as caused significant damage to their garage. (Steve Bonspiel, The Eastern Door)
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January 23, 2017Plaza 138 arsonists caught on camera
Kahnawake Peacekeepers are asking the public for help as stills from a video camera at Plaza 138 were released, with two males fleeing the scene quickly.
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January 19, 2017Arson suspected in Plaza 138 fire
Derek White’s 99 Resto Bar was among the businesses completely destroyed in the fire. (Courtesy Jeremy White) A massive blaze early last Thursday morning burned the majority of Plaza 138 to the ground and saw over 60 firefighters and five neighbouring fire departments answer the call for help.
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January 16, 2017Norton opposed to tribunal mediation
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Joe Norton said council's position on membership is not going to change. (File photo)
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January 16, 2017Putting names to Indigenous faces in archives
Photos like these of families, women and children in Kahnawake that were taken in the 1930s remain unidentified in Library and Archives Canada’s online database.
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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.
