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The task for Jim Poling was large, but the former Canadian Press writer was up for it, and the result is a fascinating look at the history of one plant that is the source of controversy, tension, politics and a whole lot of money.

Kahnawa’kehró:non Matthew Montour (pictured) works as a connector on the new Champlain Bridge. (Courtesy Matthew Montour) From New York City’s Chrysler Building to an aluminum mill in Kitimat, BC, Kahnawake’s ironworkers have reshaped the landscape of Turtle Island.

Former Canadian prime minister Paul Martin was in Kahnawake Tuesday to sign a partnership and establish a new entrepreneurship course at the Adult Education Centre in town.

Ambitious may be an understatement for the hotel, water park and casino proposed by local entrepreneur Lee Thompson. (Courtesy Lee Thompson)

Travis Jacobs stands for his official law school graduation photo. (Courtesy Travis Jacobs) Travis Jacobs is walking a long, sometimes bumpy road.

A new tech initiative revealed at the Host Hotel in Kahnawake last week is hoping to uncover real numbers for specific potentially vulnerable sections of the community - Peter Phillips, The Eastern Door.

What does it mean when an independent Onkwehón:we newspaper makes it to 25 years in operation? First off, it’s important to consider this: without a free press that asks the tough questions and covers the difficult stories, free of any influence from outside forces (including the Mohawk Council or anything that would jeopardize our integrity to report to the people as a whole), Kahnawake wouldn’t be what it is today.

As The Eastern Door turned 25 yesterday,  I wanted to take a look back at what the paper has meant to me and, from what I can gather, Kahnawake.

By: Kenneth Deer, Special to The Eastern Door When asked to write about the beginnings of The Eastern Door, it was harder to write than I realized when I accepted.

The fire completely destroyed the community member's truck, as well as caused significant damage to their garage. (Steve Bonspiel, The Eastern Door)