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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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May 24, 2016A piece of history dismantled
Few community members stopped by Saturday to witness the dismantling of something that has been a part of Kahnawake's history for so long.
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May 23, 2016Blood quantum questions dominate meeting
Director of Justice Services Kevin Fleischer, membership registrar Rose-Ann Morris and portfolio chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer were among the resource staff on hand at Tuesday’s Community Decision-Making Process hearing for the Kahnawake Membership Law.
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May 20, 2016Onake motor needed now!
Onake Paddling Club has been a second home for many young athletes during the summer months. (Courtesy Charleen Schurman) A disco dance fundraising initiative organized by Onake may have been unexpectedly cancelled last week, but new safety equipment is still needed for the upcoming season on the water.
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May 17, 2016Delisle wants true and real economic development
Tewatohnhi’saktha’s new CEO Kyle Delisle sees the economic development commission out of the revenue generation game, and focused on building businesses and finding jobs in Kahnawake.
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May 16, 2016Riding the path to Kanien’kéha by horseback
Wata’keren’á:wi Dunkley is the third woman in her family who took the initiative and learned Kanien’kéha at the KOR, as her plans for the future form, joining her passions.
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May 13, 2016Canada says yes to Indigenous rights
Tania Larivière, right, was one of the Indigenous youth from Quebec who attended the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues this week in New York City.
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May 6, 2016Controversial land sale causes stir in Kanesatake
A plot of land sitting in the middle of Kanesatake caused ripples of dissent through the community concerned about the trees being cut.
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May 3, 2016Quebec delivers bad news in 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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April 29, 2016Mourning the loss of a tireless worker
Lori Niioé:ren Jacobs was known for her work ethic, professionalism and dedication to community organizations. (Courtesy Falen Jacobs) Kahnawake said goodbye to one of the community’s most hardworking women last week.
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April 25, 2016“Every time an elder dies, their wisdom and words dies with them”
Hearing Kanien’kéha every day caused nothing but joy for Karennenhá:wi Goodleaf, who started two years ago down a path to fluency dotted with lessons of culture and tradition.
