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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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.
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April 19, 2016Charting a family, discovering history
John Masiewicz’s passion for charting family trees, and tracing genealogy led the electrical engineer to Gervase Macomber and a history of one of Kahnawake’s biggest families.
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April 15, 2016Kanatakonhró:non shé:kon tehotirihwatí:ronte’ oh ní:ioht tsi aontonte’nienténhstonke’ ne onekwénhsa
Ratironhia’kehronòn:ke, Kanatakonhró:non Ska’nikòn:ra Tsi Ia’tehotirihwaientà:se Raotitióhkwa sahontkennísa’. Tho nón: tionatahsnié:nen ne Kahnawà:ke Katsénhaienhs Kahsennénhawe Sky-Deer tánon’ Kahnawà:ke Tsi Iontatshennaráhkhwa’ Ioió’te Rose-Ann Morris. (Jessica Oskenón:ton, Kanien’kehá:ka Na’kòn:ne Rontehnhohanónhnha’ Tewaterihwarenià:tha’)
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April 11, 2016Tapping trees and yummy syrup in town
Frank ‘Putsky’ Rice has been tapping trees on his daughter’s property for the past four years. (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door)
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April 11, 2016Games, stories, planting and more for Kids Day
Corn, bean and squash seeds found their way to soil courtesy of Ratiwennahní:rats Kanien’kéha Immersion students, who were helped by their younger gardeners. (Daniel J.
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March 18, 2016Beginner builders beam after big battle with bots
Meka Squad members Rotshennón:ni Two-Axe, Tharonhiata:sa Montour, Tharonhiaká:nene Diabo, Kahionhá:’a Nicholas, Chayleigh Curotte, Sha’teiokwenage Montour, Tahaweraratie Lazore and Matty Stacey spent their spring break battling bots against teams from across Montreal. (Daniel J.
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February 26, 2016Mohawk Nation greets Secretary General of United Nations
Members of the Mohawk Nation met the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon in Montreal. (Courtesy Kenneth Deer) By: Darian Jacobs, The Eastern Door A group of representatives of the Mohawk Nation and Secretary General for the United Nations Ban Ki-Moon met February 13 in Montreal for a welcoming and conversation on Indigenous issues.
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February 26, 2016Kin community from the Rocky Mountains visits council
The As’in’I’wa’chi Ni’yawak nation met with the Mohawk Council to gain support for their comprehensive land claim. (Daniel J.
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February 12, 2016Media mavericks talk past, present and future
Orenda Boucher-Curotte, Michelle Smith, Brittany LeBorgne and Skawennati Fragnito spoke at Dawson College Wednesday about the resurgence of Indigenous representations in a variety of media.
