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One of Kahnawake’s own has been named as a semi-finalist in Pow Wow Pitch, an entrepreneurship competition pegged as the “Dragons’ Den” of the Indigenous business world.

Kwe, welcome back to another Summer Student Scoop column! Before I talk about the main topic, I want to talk about two movies I’ve seen recently. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen both the new Superman and the new Fantastic 4.

Anonymity: it’s a request we get all the time in journalism - one we nearly always decline. A lot of folks are shy to go on the record for any number of reasons, and while some are gravely serious, many more are, well, less so.

Community members are being invited to participate in the early stages of forming proposed legislation concerning hot mix asphalt production in Kahnawake, with written feedback and open consultation sessions taking place in the coming weeks.

For Shirley Bonspille, one of the organizers of the annual Kanehsatà:ke Traditional Powwow, it’s impossible to choose a favourite part of the event, but it’s clear the drum is one of the most memorable features for her.

Another community member is done with university. Kiana Cross has graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in communications studies.

From blistering sunshine to relentless rain and lightning, the 33rd edition of the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow was one to remember in Kahnawake last weekend.

Following the July 11 march through the Pines to mark the 35th anniversary of the Siege of Kanehsatake, members of the Ionkwatehontsénhne women’s group assembled to raise awareness about continued encroachments on their plot of protected land.

In spring 1990, Wanda Gabriel, then a young mother on the verge of turning 30, began building a home in Kanesatake, having moved back that January to reconnect herself and her children with their roots.

It’s that time of year again, when we commemorate July 11, 1990, and remember, 35 years ago today (Friday) how the people stood up and said enough is enough.