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June 2, 2022Bill 96’s adoption points to action
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.
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May 23, 2022Bill 96 vote coming soon
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.
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May 20, 2022“Keep escalating the pressure” against Bill 96
Simona Rosenfield The Eastern Door Kahnawa’kehró:non stepped on common ground in Montreal with English-speaking Quebecers last weekend to protest against Bill 96, a controversial French language bill that leaders anticipate will have severe impacts on the community.
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May 19, 2022Kahnawake Survival School walks out against Bill 96
Students and staff at Kahnawake Survival School were joined by hundreds of community members last week in walking out against Bill 96, a far-reaching French language bill on the verge of becoming Quebec law. -
May 18, 2022Crime victims’ support a priority
As it stands now, Kahnawake does not have any resources available specifically to support victims of crime and provide important education.
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May 17, 2022Council chief attends impact conference
Courtesy Morgan Phillips Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Ross Montour attended the annual International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)
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May 13, 2022Kahnawake leads against Bill 96
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.
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April 28, 2022Bill 96 amendments raise concerns
Kahnawake chiefs and educators warn that amendments to the provincial Bill 96 will not only set up Kahnawake students to fail in CEGEPs but also increase colonial imposition on the part of Quebec. -
April 4, 2022Feds pledge $16 million for cultural centre
Left to right: MCK grand chief Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, KOR executive director Lisa Phillips and minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Marc Miller at the funding announcement.
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March 3, 2022Green Party raising pressure on G&R file
The wellbeing of Kanehsata’kehró:non is driving a debate on environmental racism in parliament.
