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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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December 13, 2024Oblates agree to transfer personnel records
An agreement billed as the first of its kind promises to open up the personnel records of hundreds of members of the Oblates of OMI Lacombe Canada who worked in dozens of residential schools, files that could assist communities in seeking truth and identifying abusers.
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December 13, 2024Scott bids farewell to brigade
David Scott has officially retired from his role as fire chief of the Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB). Since joining in early 1980s, Scott has committed 42 years to the brigade, climbing through ranks to become chief and eventually fire chief.
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December 13, 2024Chiefs head to assembly
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo used last week’s Assembly of First Nations (AFN) special chiefs’ assembly to challenge federal leaders to envision what a future relationship could look like between Kahnawake and Canada.
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December 13, 2024Indigenous market promotes cultural exchanges
The second annual Indigenous Winter Market welcomed throngs of visitors this past weekend to Oka Park’s Littoral Visitors Centre, bordering the snowy beach.
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December 13, 2024Lazore for Miss Indigenous
Kanehsata’kehró:non Julia Kanathiiostha Lazore is officially in the running for this year’s Miss Indigenous Canada, the second edition of an annual pageant aimed at celebrating Indigenous women across Turtle Island.
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December 13, 2024All-time high for Winter Wonderland
Karonhiaráhstha’s Winter Wonderland has broken fundraising records once again, with the 10th edition of the event raising more than $260,000.
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December 13, 2024Cookies Santa will love
It’s safe to say that Santa Claus is quite the cookie connoisseur. This Christmas, why not change things up for the jolly fellow with this matcha tea and white chocolate cookie recipe?
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December 13, 2024Akwesasne rocks the runway
The Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre in Snye was filled to the brim last weekend, as crowds from near and far packed in for another sold-out edition of the Akwesasne Indigenous Fashion Show.
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December 13, 2024Graif named best anchor
Paul Graif said it was a complete surprise when he found out last week he’d won an award for being the best radio anchor and reporter in a small market.
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December 13, 2024New station manager at K1037
After working on and off at K1037 Radio since 1995, station manager Heather Bauersfeld is finally calling it quits. Everyone at the radio station knew her retirement would be coming soon.
