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After 40 years, Albany declares Kahnawake day
Forty years ago, some of Kahnawake’s finest took a rag-tag group of around 75 paddlers under their wing, guiding them through a paddling journey re-enacting the route to Albany that would’ve been used as part of the historic fur trade.
Powwow back for 34th edition
After more than three decades of dancing, drumming, and fun in the summer sun, the enthusiasm for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-wow is not slowing down.
Work continues on Old Chateauguay Road
The OCR Phase II project to finish replacing the water and sewer systems on the Old Chateauguay Road (OCR) is on schedule, with the underground infrastructure on the stretch by the OCR Gaz Bar set to be completed by early next week.
Quebec more stringent with tax exemptions
At the end of June, Heidi Diabo was trying to purchase a door at the CANAC hardware store in Beauharnois, when she was left rattled by an interaction with an employee she felt was the result of her being visibly Indigenous.
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August 21, 2025Septic service halt
Community members were upset to learn that the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) will no longer pay for services to empty septic tanks or make water calls, effective immediately.
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August 21, 2025Young artist paints the greats
Renowned NHL goaltender Gerry Cheevers is the latest subject for young painter Kanonhkwí:ne Goodleaf, who has made it her mission to use art to honour her sporting idols.
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August 15, 2025Blaze at Thompson factory irks locals
As the community dealt with stifling temperatures earlier this week, a controlled burn raged for more than 24 hours on the lot of the Thompson factory, frustrating Kahnawa’kehró:non and posing a danger to Kahnawake and surrounding communities.
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August 15, 2025Labour legislation progresses at last
Nearly 15 years after it was initially proposed, the Kahnawake Labor Code is finally making headway.
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August 15, 2025Cannabis suit details emerge
Federal Court documents obtained by The Eastern Door have shed more light on the notice of application for judicial review filed against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and the Kahnawake Cannabis Control Board (KCCB) by a community member.
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August 15, 2025Financial statements out
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is in a strong financial position, according to director of Financial Services Nikola Mirkovic after a recent annual audit of the organization’s consolidated finances was released to the community last week.
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August 15, 2025Kahnawa’kehró:non asked to conserve water
As the ongoing heatwave affecting Kahnawake and the rest of the northeast continues, and with little rainfall on the horizon, the Public Works Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is asking the community to conserve water.n
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August 15, 2025Anonymous account targets local women
Women from Kahnawake, Akwesasne, and Kanesatake may be victims of a disturbing campaign of sexual harassment, after an individual came across indecent images of her and others posted non-consensually online.
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August 15, 2025Celebrating medical scholars
The Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF) disbursed more money than ever before at the 10th edition of its Karonhiaráhstha Scholarship Award Ceremony last week, supporting 40 of Kahnawake’s brightest young minds as they pursue careers in the medical field.n
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August 15, 2025Whale of a time at First Peoples Festival
Attendees at the 35th edition of the Montreal First Peoples’ Festival were treated to a mini-conference hosted by Kahnawake’s own Katsi’tsahén:te Cross-Delisle, as she shared an archaeological perspective on trade networks, focusing on the role of water and whales.
