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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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January 10, 2025
Mental health evaluation ordered
The suspect recently arrested in connection with threats made to the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) has been ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation before his next court appearance, set for Monday, January 13.
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January 10, 2025Fire at recycling plant
The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB) was alerted to a fire at TerraPure by the Kahnawake Peacekeepers, who had been informed of a related road closure by the Roussillon Police.
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January 10, 2025A political legacy that won’t be forgotten
For Andrew Delisle Jr., it was always about putting Kahnawake first. The son of the late grand chief Andrew Delisle Sr., Andrew dedicated his life to his vision of a sovereign nation, and he was willing to take whatever steps necessary to defend it.
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January 10, 2025New Peacekeeper joins the force
Donathan Saganash has worn a lot of hats during his almost two-decade career in law enforcement. Saganash, who is Cree, has served in many Indigenous communities, including as a patrol officer, an investigator, and attaining the rank of deputy director of the Eeyou Eenou Police Force in Mistissini.
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January 10, 2025Akwesasne council signs agreement
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) revealed this week that they have signed a long-awaited and controversial settlement agreement regarding a New York State land claim, with community members unsure what that means for the next steps in the legal process.
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January 10, 2025Canada challenges Jordan’s Principle orders
The federal government has filed an application for judicial review of a ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT)
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January 10, 2025Labour survey seeks respondents
Joshua Nolet helped develop the employment survey that has been underway in Kanesatake since last spring, and the Kanehsata’kehró:non is looking forward to seeing how the data it yields might help others find something he currently enjoys - work he finds meaningful.
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January 10, 2025Measles exposure in region
More than 10 locations in the Laurentians have been flagged for potential measles exposure, with residents who were present at these sites during specified periods asked to monitor symptoms for three weeks following a possible contact.
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January 10, 2025Meat sales under investigation
An investigation is now underway over the sale of hunted meat in Kahnawake, Quebec’s environmental ministry has confirmed. The investigation being carried out by wildlife officers was triggered following the publication of articles in Le Journal de Montréal that framed the sale of game in the territory as a “black market.” The reporting targeted community member Shane Stacey in particular, the hunter behind Wild Bush Cuts.
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January 10, 2025Kahnawake welcomes first baby
It’s only been 2025 for a few days, but it’s already going down as a year to remember for Iehwatsirine Reed and Joel Morris, who welcomed their baby girl into the world on January 3, marking Kahnawake’s first birth of the year.
