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A collection of Skawennati Fragnito’s ‘machinimagraphs’ hangs at Ellephant, a new exhibition space in Montreal. (Courtesy Christine Redfern) Kanien’kehá:ka artist Skawennati Fragnito’s work is front and centre at a new solo exhibition space in the heart of Montreal’s Quartiers des Spectacles.

Anishinaabemowin advocate and journalist Wab Kinew’s engaging new autobiography The Reason You Walk (Viking Press, $32) is a finely crafted journey of reconciliation, cultural revival and a touching story about a father and his son.

Kahnawake’s youth took the lead teaching culturally safe sex education to guests at the Native Youth Sexual Health Network’s “Sexy Health Carnival.” (Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door)

Judge Diane Humetewa with some Indigenous students at McGill’s First Peoples House. (Courtesy U.S. Consulate General, Montreal) The first female Native American judge marked her first trip to Canada last week with a two-day visit to Montreal, making a number of appearances in Kanesatake and throughout the city.

A tanker carrying raw alcohol lost power and hit the North Wall Monday morning that drew crowds of onlookers to check out the scene.

Shatekaienthokwen Van Dommelen is following his father Art’s passion and has developed into a hard-hitting quality boxer at the ripe age of nine, at 75 pounds.

There is a lot more at stake in next week’s election for Canadian prime minister than who will run the country for the next four years (a minority government is most likely).

An hour into reading Globe and Mail columnist John Ibbitson’s new biography Stephen Harper, I posted a picture of the book on Instagram with the tongue-in-cheek caption “Who would’ve thought I’d spend an hour reading this?” Two friends from Kahnawake posted comments within minutes: “a good hour that you’ll never get back” and “burn the damn thing.” The Eastern Door requested a review copy of Ibbitson’s book, as Harper is continually cast as villain number one in Kahnawake, and understanding something of his life, politics and personality is important.

A western-themed party organized by the owner of Montreal Alouettes’ football team last week sparked controversy after photos posted to Instagram revealed a few guests wearing stereotypical “Pocahottie” and “Indian Warrior” Halloween costumes.

Kahnawa’kehró:non Konwatsi’tsa:wi Meloche was among the dozens of accessory designers showcased at the tradeshow for this season’s Montreal Fashion Preview.