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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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April 25, 2025Crucial role filled at the Kanesatake Council
After several attempts, the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) has finally onboarded a new lands and estates manager following the resignation of Amanda Simon, who long held the role, nearly a year ago.
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April 25, 2025Huge influx for 4/20
Some people spend their April 20 partying. Kawisaiénhne Albany spent hers trying to protect her driveway as thousands of revellers flocked to the territory in the busiest 4/20 to date.
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April 24, 2025Youth build momentum for cleanup
The community is being called upon to roll up its sleeves tomorrow after local high school students set an example this Earth Day with cleanups around the school yard and Canoe Club.
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April 24, 2025Honorific banners to be replaced
While driving around town, it’s hard not to notice the Hometown Heroes banners, there to honour veterans from the community.
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April 24, 2025Brazil hosts climate gathering
When community member Brooke Rice was first encouraged to attend the Renew Our Power gathering in Brazil by a friend, she wasn’t sure if she had the appropriate experience to go.
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April 24, 2025Rockin Ronnie’s car show is back
Weekly car shows are back on at the Sister’s Trading Post parking lot, following a successful season last year.
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April 24, 2025Former university advisor alleges racism
When Innu poet Maya Cousineau Mollen was appointed to the role of senior advisor for First Peoples Relations at the Universite de Montreal in May 2024, she was hopeful that she would play a part in the ongoing project of reconciliation, and further the interests of Onkwehón:we students and staff.
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April 18, 2025Council demands halt to project
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo said he’s concerned about a plan to build two residential towers in Chateauguay along Industrial Boulevard, speaking with the mayor of the city Éric Allard last week to denounce the project.
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April 18, 2025Teepee project in jeopardy
Community members have been hosting all sorts of land-based programming at a teepee project on Route 207 since late 2022 – but that could be about to change after organizers recently found that their funding wouldn’t be renewed for this fiscal year.
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April 18, 2025Toxic waste site approved to expand
Quebec’s highest court this week dismissed the city of Blainville’s request to halt the expansion of a hazardous waste site in the area, the latest development in a legal battle that the city says could cause damage to wetlands and woods nearby.
