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Marcus Bankuti The Eastern Door When Jodie Gilbert’s daughter, Mia Delisle, started at Kateri School, the two would wait together at the bus stop.

Marisela Amador The Eastern Door After 16 years, the Kahnawake Survival School (KSS) Muskies were crowned the 2022 GMAA lacrosse champions. It was a moment years in the making for the team and one the players are not likely to forget.

Courtesy Robin Delaronde Outside, a downpour. Rain dampened a “day of action” against Bill 96 at Karonhianónhnha Tsi Ionterihwaienstáhkhwa, but the school community’s indignation could not be extinguished by a little water.

Courtesy Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer Despite weeks of mounting protest and outrage in Kahnawake and other First Nations, Bill 96 has passed in the National Assembly without an exemption for Indigenous communities in Quebec.

A community meeting called by the people was held last Thursday night in Kanesatake, in response to the majority of chiefs on Council not attending the previous meeting.

A sense of urgency is swelling in Kahnawake as leaders and residents scramble to find ways to compel the government to change course on Bill 96, a sweeping French language bill that has ignited local outrage.

As it stands now, Kahnawake does not have any resources available specifically to support victims of crime and provide important education.

Courtesy Morgan Phillips Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Ross Montour attended the annual International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)

Courtesy AFNQL Quebec continues to refuse to make exceptions for Indigenous nations concerning Bill 96, even as Kahnawake and other Indigenous community leaders warn the province of the harm the legislation would pose to Indigenous youth and culture.