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“Canada is continuing genocide”
At the daphne art centre in Tiohtià:ke on Friday, those in the room and watching the live stream heard the judges from the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal read out their verdict: the government of Canada has committed and continues to commit genocide against Indigenous Peoples.
Chiefs frustrated with Bill 1
Discussing Quebec’s proposed constitution, also known as Bill 1, was top of mind at the Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) chiefs’ assembly last week, held in Montreal over four days.
Study shows pattern of violence
The second phase of a study into obstetric violence towards Indigenous women in Quebec has seen almost 100 more individuals share their testimonies with researchers, with stories from more than 130 women demonstrating a pattern of abuse across the province.
Child injured in ATV accident
An accident at Matty’s Park Monday night has put the focus once more on ATV usage in Kahnawake - particularly by those operating them that are younger than the official minimum age of 16.
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July 27, 2016Delisle reflects on a year out of office
Former council grand chief Mike Delisle admits politics remains "in his blood" though he won't say whether he'll seek a seat at the head of the table again.
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July 26, 2016Gotta catch 'em all
The Quebec Bridge Memorial on the recreation path is one of four Pokéstops in Kahnawake. (Courtesy @kawisaronkwas) Pokémon Go has caught the attention of tens of millions of mobile gamers, including dozens of Kahnawa’kehró:non feeling the need to catch 'em all.
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July 25, 2016Purple Ribbon Walk set up to battle cancer
Helen Jarvis Montour and Gale Laborgne are two of the women behind Tetewatatia'takéhnhahs, a new fundraising group aimed at helping cancer patients and their families.
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July 22, 2016Military expertise at the barricades in 1990
Military veterans were essential throughout both Kahnawake and Kanesatake in 1990 as tensions rose and the potential for disaster loomed. (Courtesy Martin Loft)
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July 20, 2016Mikinak community continues to ruffle feathers
The Mikinak de Monteregie is not the only self-identified Aboriginal community that has caused concern for the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake.
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July 19, 2016Viewing the barricades of 1990 from the outside
Soldiers from Kahnawake in 1990 were pulled in two directions between duty and home. (Courtesy Ray Deer) During the summer of 1990 military personnel and veterans played a central role in Kahnawake and Kanesatake.
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July 18, 2016Truck ban on Route 207, bad for quarry business
The JFK Quarry has been a staple of Kahnawake's business communities since the hole started to be dug in the 70s.
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July 13, 2016Powwow inquisition part of Canada's shame
By: Eric Pouliot-Thisdale, The Eastern Door The “inquisition” on traditional dances, songs and rituals of our ancestors mainly touched the western province up until the mid 1950s since most eastern First Nations were than more likely abiding to the Indian Act and the Christian values, being in touch with Europeans for a longer period.
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July 12, 2016Judge’s decision completely in Lahache’s favour
First Nations Winery owner Floyd Lahache’s legal team of Camille Taillefer and Roberto De Minico scored a huge win for their client Wednesday in a Longueuil courtroom.
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July 11, 2016“I’d like to see you try to get your oil changed in Chateauguay,” said a mother in 1990
U.S. Navy first-class petty officer Lois Montour’s trip home to Kahnawake in 1990 was unlike any holiday before or after, and it led to the 25-year-old becoming a VIP.
