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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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June 15, 2016Council backtracks under fire
MCK grand chief Serge Otsi Simon met with Eco-Niobium's Michel Gaucher last week to officially call off further talks. (Steve Bonspiel, The Eastern Door)
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June 14, 2016An ageless inspiration rooted in family
Gail Taylor noticed bit-by-bit that the sound of Kanien’kéha being spoken was decreasing. When her beloved mother passed away, it was time for Taylor to take action and bring the language back.
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June 13, 2016Plan launched for more Champlain Bridge ironworkers
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake chief Carl Horn said he hopes the new initiative will increase the amount of Kanien’kehá:ka workers on the new Champlain Bridge Corridor Project.
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June 10, 2016Eastern Door crew comes up big at awards
Eastern Door journalists Daniel J. Rowe and Jessica Deer took home second place for their investigative reporting on membership issues.
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June 10, 2016Membership scraps blood quantum, but not really
Director of Justice Services Kevin Fleischer, membership registrar Rose-Ann Morris and portfolio chief Arlene Jacobs were among the resource staff on hand at Tuesday’s Community Decision-Making Process hearing for the Kahnawake Membership Law.
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June 8, 2016Young, eager and ready for the next challenge
Skahtehrí:io Goodleaf turns 20 in July and will take his language and culture with him wherever he goes, as he continues his lifelong journey of learning Kanien’kéha and the ways of his people.
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June 7, 2016Learning traditional practices in modern Kahnawake
Travis Deer stands before the greenhouse the Community Involvement class built over the winter. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)
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June 3, 2016Proposed tobacco law inches forward
Dale Dione and Joe Delaronde facilitated Tuesday’s Community Decision-Making Process hearing on the proposed Kahnawake Tobacco Law. (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door)
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June 1, 2016Soon-to-be mother takes pride in Kanien’kéha
A baby boy on the way, Dade Hemlock, the youngest in the program, intends to continue her journey exploring the language and culture with her son by her side.
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May 27, 2016Battle with dyslexia gets elementary student wheels
Kaidence Douglas has had to overcome bullying, stress and frustration as she battled dyslexia throughout elementary school, but her perseverance and determination has helped her overcome it all, and nabbed her a bike.
