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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August 24, 2016Continent 8 sold for over $35 million
After it became clear the business plan at Continent 8 was changing, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake and Tewatohnhi’saktha decided to sell and move on, to the tune of $35 million USD.
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August 22, 2016As Dave Fisher retires, so does Tomato Talk
Tomato Talk's Gary Beauvais, left, says goodbye to his friend Dave Fisher's show. (Courtesy Gary Beauvais) By: Gary Beauvais, The Eastern Door’s Gardening Guru It’s a wrap.
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August 19, 2016Purple Ribbon walkers battle through the rain
Bags of light with the names of warriors past and present tasked with fighting cancer lined the Karonhianónhnha School’s front line Saturday, as community members fought the weather to help a new initiative to support local families.
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August 17, 2016Afternoon fire destroys local home
A very hot and raging fire destroyed a family home in the middle of Kahnawake Saturday. By the time firefighters arrived on scene the building was completely engulfed in flames.
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August 15, 2016More eviction letters to be sent out soon
Several Mohawk Council of Kahnawake chiefs were absent for Tuesday’s summer community meeting, including MCK grand chief Joe Norton.
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August 10, 2016Arson suspected in third property fire
The third fire on land leased by Bryan Deer completely consumed a barn last weekend, as the property’s leaser remains frustrated at what is suspected to be arson.
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August 9, 2016Peacekeepers crack another case
Several drugs, cash, and cell phones were seized from three non-locals earlier this week. (Courtesy Kahnawake Peacekeepers) Peacekeepers made a drug bust last week that included suspected crack cocaine, continuing the troubling trend of drugs in Kahnawake.
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August 8, 2016K103 board of directors under fire, again
K103 Radio board of director Tonia Williams resigned last week. (Courtesy Tonia Williams) K103 Radio’s board of directors received its second resignation of the year last week.
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August 5, 2016Games, food, fun for everyone at fair
Pat’s Pets was on the scene, as he and the kids chill with a Burmese Python named Lewis. (Peter Phillips, The Eastern Door)
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August 3, 2016Norton looking further than two years
“The basis of our existence is one of the main issues, and that’s ‘who’s who?’” said Norton, on the key issue facing Kahnawake at present.
