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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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June 20, 2025Worst avoided in Creekside fire
Creekside Store will be closed “for the foreseeable future,” due to a fire that was thankfully contained quickly due to the actions of the two staff members working at the time of the fire, Calcifer Goodleaf and Christine Taylor.n
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June 20, 2025Eastern Door reclaims best overall title
It was a big night for The Eastern Door at the 45th Quebec Community Newspapers Association (QCNA) annual awards gala over the weekend.
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June 13, 2025Temperature rises on roadwork woes
A major Public Works project on Old Chateauguay Road has become a flashpoint in the push-and-pull between community safety fears and the need to facilitate the flow of visitors and locals, with Council and public safety officials left searching for solutions.
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June 13, 2025Gathering en masse for huge Expo
Even in the boldest predictions that the K-Town Collectables Expo organizers - Will Rice, Mike Brathwaite, and Eric Ravenelle - could make about how this year’s show at the Mohawk Bingo would go, they would not have thought it would be as big and busy as it was on Sunday.
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June 13, 2025Heavy wind damages parts of residential area
The strong wind that came through the residential area near Creekside Convenience Tuesday afternoon might not have been enough to be classified as a tornado by Environment Canada, but it was certainly enough to leave behind some damage.
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June 13, 2025Carney fails to consult on legislation
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) have responded with outrage to news that the federal government is planning legislation that would fast-track infrastructure projects, arguing that prime minister Mark Carney is putting communities at risk and sidestepping meaningful consultation.
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June 13, 2025Callout for Indigenous initiatives
If you think you’ve got the next big business idea, the time is now to apply for the Indigenous Initiatives Fund, offered for the fourth time by the Secretariat aux relations avec les Premieres Nations et les Inuit (SAA), with the application process managed by Tewatohnhi’saktha as per a Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) directive.
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June 13, 2025Moratorium on cannabis
Though retail sale of cannabis has never been legal in Kahnawake, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) has enacted an official 45-day moratorium, acknowledging “renewed opposition” from community members on the matter.
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June 13, 2025Wheelchair Challenge a learning experience
As part of last week’s Disability Awareness Week activities, six members of organizations in the community took part in the Wheelchair Challenge, facing a normal day’s work from the perspective of someone who needs to use a wheelchair in their everyday life. Here’s what each of them had to share about their experiences.
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June 13, 2025The start of a language journey
Teiotenharò:se’ Stacey doesn’t remember a specific moment that made her want to complete the Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program, she’s just always been certain that it would be a part of her journey as a young Kanien’kehá:ka woman.
