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Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo was one of multiple attendees to walk out of a meeting with Canadian prime minister Mark Carney last week, in an event that Diabo characterized as more of a PR stunt than a meaningful consultation.

The participants of the Junior Fire Brigade got the opportunity to get a little destructive this week when it came to learning about vehicle extrication and the tools used in emergency situations.

An attempt to use the courts to thwart Saturday’s ratification vote for four community laws failed, but with only six percent of eligible voters casting a ballot, the vote was nevertheless nullified.

For Shirley Bonspille, one of the organizers of the annual Kanehsatà:ke Traditional Powwow, it’s impossible to choose a favourite part of the event, but it’s clear the drum is one of the most memorable features for her.

Like many who apply for the Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program, Ieniehtisákhe’ Kaycee Diabo had been in a Mohawk immersion environment for elementary school.

To Tewenhni’tatshon Louis Delisle, the game of lacrosse was not one he got so heavily invested in because he was looking for any sort of recognition.

Among the standout athletes powering Canada to the top of the podium at the 17th International Dragon Boat Federation Championships last week were two paddlers from Kahnawake: Robert Deom and Suzy Goodleaf.

During the Siege of Kanehsatake in 1990, Ellen Katsi’tsakwas Gabriel would speak at night with the men on the front lines after wrapping up the day’s negotiations. One of the men, Richard Two-Axe - “Boltpin” - had a saying. You can break one arrow very easily, but if you take a bunch of arrows, you cannot break them.

From blistering sunshine to relentless rain and lightning, the 33rd edition of the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow was one to remember in Kahnawake last weekend.

The Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-Wow saw many come to Tekakwitha Island, including the minister responsible for relations with the First Nations and the Inuit, Ian Lafrenière.