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Melanie Morrison (right) was one of 10 people the francophone branch of Amnesty International Canada focused on for its annual Write for Rights campaign.

Robert Whitebean and Floyd Lahache are fighting charges of alleged fraud at the First Nations Winery. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)

Though the court ruling will stand, the land along Highway 30 remains undeveloped while other sites off-reserve are under construction. (File photo)

Fraud charges were laid in 2009, and the case related to Project Machine continued last week with the Quebec Court of Appeals hearing arguments for and against staying the case due to extensive delays.

Firefighters from Kahnawake, Listuguj, and Kawawachikamach received training to become certified pump operators last week. (Photos by Jessica Deer, The Eastern Door)

With a Superior Court decision in their favour, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake's current and former grand chiefs, and legal team is gearing up to have its say in future development along Highway 30.

By: Russell Diabo, Special to The Eastern Door The Assembly of First Nations just held its 38th Annual Assembly in Regina, Saskatchewan two weeks ago, with reportedly about 320 chiefs or proxies attending, including Mohawk Council grand chief Joseph Tokwiro Norton.

Four communities with questions and minds open to discovery showed the power of listening to and learning from each other last week.

Robert Whitebean and Floyd Lahache are fighting charges of alleged fraud at the First Nations Winery. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)

Dozens of community members marched around the foot of the Mercier Bridge on Sunday afternoon, demanding justice for Tiffany Morrison.