News
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 4, 2025Kanesatake youth featured at Dawson
Dawson College’s Indigenous Peoples’ Week, which took place this week, has been a yearly staple of the Montreal CEGEP’s event calendar, thanks to the hard work from the First Peoples’ Center.
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April 4, 2025Family home lost to fire
A family in town is without a home following a devastating fire last week in the village area. Luckily, no one lost their life.
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April 4, 2025Fort repair work resumes
The Capital Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) announced this week that the stabilization and work on the Fort St. Louis Wall would be resuming, after it was paused due to the weather conditions.
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April 4, 2025Uplifting women leaders
Community member Brooke Rice has taken professional development classes before, learning how to use her voice and get to know her leadership style better.
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April 4, 2025Finding a piece of history
When Carla Skye was going through some of her late mother’s belongings one day, she found something peculiar.
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March 28, 2025Eastern Door reporter sets record
Kahnawake’s vibrant local news scene is once again being recognized by others in the media world, with The Eastern Door racking up the most nominations for this year’s Quebec Community Newspaper Association (QCNA) awards.
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March 28, 2025Families approved for major home repairs
Over 20 families found out this week they had been approved for grants to pay toward major home repairs. The 23 applicants were selected following inspections of their homes carried earlier this winter.
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March 28, 2025The legacy of Karihwenhawe Lazore
Even at the end of her life, Karihwenhawe Dorothy Lazore was laser-focused on doing the work to preserve her language.
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March 28, 2025Young scientists win big
From seeing the northern lights to watching Inuit throat singers, students from Kahnawake’s schools had a trip to remember last week in Nunavik, where winning awards at the Quebec Indigenous Science Fair was just one highlight of many.
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March 28, 2025Council chief on medical leave
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Iohahí:io Delisle is expected to be on medical leave until May 1.
