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March 14, 2022Showing Indigenous pride
Linda Hemlock had never made regalia until two months ago. When the Shuswap woman living in BC caught word that kids in her community had been invited to dance at the Alpine World Junior Championships, she was determined to lend a hand. -
February 28, 2022Kanesatake food bank closure
Community members in Kanesatake weren’t spared from the growing food security crisis across the country, which was further aggravated by the widespread worker shortage and job loss exacerbated by the impacts of COVID-19. -
February 14, 2022Updates on nation-to-nation relations
Courtesy Marc Miller, Ian Lafrenière The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) had back-to-back meetings with provincial and federal representatives last Friday to discuss various unresolved issues with major implications for Kahnawake.
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February 4, 2022Nation2nation support Wet’suwet’en
In an act of support, a group of Onkwehón:we is setting out to lead a cross-nation journey from the Eastern Shore of Mi’kmaq territory, all the way to Wet’suwet’en lands on the West Coast. -
February 1, 2022Representing Indigenous Peoples with pride
Whether it’s in the courtroom or on campus, Brandon Montour is committed to defending the rights of Indigenous people. -
January 27, 2022Oka backtracks on land protection
“When I hear (Crown-Indigenous Relations) minister Marc Miller saying that reconciliation is done by giving back land, I am not happy to hear that,” said Oka mayor Pascal Quevillon during a council meeting held on Tuesday, January 18. -
January 12, 2022Antique beadwork returns home
Grant Jonathan visited Kahnawake in December, bringing with him yards of velveteen and antique Mohawk beadwork items he has collected to sell back to the community. -
January 7, 2022$40-billion agreement reached on child welfare
(Courtesy First Nations Child and Family Caring Society) “Discrimination is when the government doesn’t think you’re worth the money.” According to Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society, these words were uttered by a child her organization was working with.
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December 23, 2021Investigation leads to dismissal
A four-month investigation into sexual abuse allegations against an employee at Kateri School has led to the former educator’s termination, The Eastern Door has learned.
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December 13, 2021Diabo’s eloquence leads to award
(Courtesy Sylvie-Ann Paré) Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo’s work bringing Indigenous traditions to the dance world in Montreal has been recognized with a prestigious award.
