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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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May 30, 2025Electoral officer defends online voting
The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) election season is officially underway, with important dates now outlined, but the plan to introduce online voting has already garnered controversy.
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May 30, 2025Justice Cree inspires community
Lysane Cree was appointed as a Superior Court of Quebec judge in September, but a ceremonial sitting last month gave community members a chance to reflect on their pride in a fellow Kanehsata’kehró:non reaching this milestone.
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May 30, 2025Lots on deck for Disability Awareness Week
For Iris Phillips, advocacy coordinator for Connecting Horizons, next week’s Disability Awareness Week activities are an important part of the organization’s efforts in advocating and educating.
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May 30, 2025Church prepares for Spring Concert
Every year, thousands of people stop by the St. Francis Xavier Mission, paying their respects at the shrine of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha.
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May 23, 2025Sex offender evicted again
As community outrage mounted over the return of a man convicted in Michigan of a sex offense against a child, a trio of Council chiefs, including grand chief Cody Diabo, delivered an eviction notice Tuesday, leading the man to vacate Kahnawake for a second time.
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May 23, 2025Language summit scraps registration fees
Fees are a hefty barrier for many when considering major conferences, with most costing hundreds if not thousands of dollars to attend.
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May 23, 2025A great day to battle bigotry
It would have been difficult to ask for a nicer day for an event than last Friday’s sunny summer-like weather, making it the perfect day for Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) to host its International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) outside the Service Complex.
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May 23, 2025Local support for Moose Hide Campaign
Reaching local men and boys was a big focus of a free lunch held last week by Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS), where the family violence action group shared how the message of the Moose Hide Campaign fits in when discussing gender-based violence.
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May 23, 2025Health starts with sleep
Feeling good during the day is a big part of maintaining health, but it’s easy to forget just how important it is to make sure your body is also running well during your unconscious hours.
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May 23, 2025Rice attends energy summit
Advocating for Indigenous people to have at least 50 percent equity in renewable energy projects was a key message shared by Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Paul Rice at last week’s Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Summit, where he and other Indigenous leaders spoke with major stakeholders in the industry.
