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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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.
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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.
