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In a move that the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) is hoping will repair relationships with victims of the 2018 housing scandal that defrauded several community members, a maximum of $950,000 is being set aside to reverse interest charges to 41 mortgage clients and five Home Repair Loan clients.

The Mohawk Mothers, also known as the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera, say they will be filing an interlocutory motion with Quebec’s Superior Court in the coming weeks, the latest move in a years-long court battle concerning excavation work at the sites of the former Royal Victoria Hospital and the Allan Memorial Institute.

Backstage at the McCord Stewart Museum, it’s quiet but not with stillness. A model adjusts her footing. A hairstylist perfects a braid. Someone laughs over a smudged lipstick that’s carefully reapplied with the same focus as beadwork.

Six lucky kids from Kahnawake were treated to a hockey extravaganza last week, complete with a special trip to the Bauer facilities to see how the magic is made, training with the Concordia Stingers, and a full day with the Montreal Canadiens.

The 40th annual Mohawk Miles was a hit in the community last Friday, with hundreds of community members coming out to take part in the competitive nighttime event hosted by the Kahnawake Youth Center (KYC).

Juno-award-winning musician, storyteller, author, and visual artist Tom Tehohàhake Wilson walked into Rideau Hall to receive the Order of Canada, carrying more than his own story. He carried the weight of his ancestors, the pride of his community, and his struggles and triumphs throughout his journey.

McGill University’s 24th annual powwow last Friday brought together dancers, community members, and local students to celebrate Indigenous culture during a cool, sunny fall day at the school’s Macdonald Campus.

Sherry Archambault remembers her daughter Zoey Harnest as full of music.

“She loved music. All music, even classical music,” Archambault said. “She was a good, good soul.”

With the closure of the Oka location of Les Salons Funeraires Guay in August, which has handled funeral arrangements for many local families since 1988, Kanehsata’kehró:non have been left with questions about why this has happened and how they may be affected by the decision.

The lights dimmed over the Toronto runway, and a hush fell across the audience. Then, stepping forward in a woven basket skirt that shimmered under the spotlights, Bri Etienne walked down the catwalk.