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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.

Ellen Gabriel and Oka mayor Pascal Quevillon argued over who had rights to disputed land Wednesday. (Photos by Peter Phillips, The Eastern Door)

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

In two days, PKs intercepted two separate purchases by individuals using Mikinak cards to skirt tax obligations. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)

Ronald Jacobs (centre with arms crossed) began serving a one-year jail term for fraud last Friday, while his nephew pled guilty on the same day, and will be back in court for a sentencing hearing in May.

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.

Nearly 90 months after being charged following a dramatic raid of their property in Kahnawake, Peter "Boy" Rice, Peter Francis Rice and Burton Rice had their charges dropped in September.

The Mikinak de Monteregie is not the only self-identified Aboriginal community that has caused concern for the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake.

First Nations Winery owner Floyd Lahache’s legal team of Camille Taillefer and Roberto De Minico  scored a huge win for their client Wednesday in a Longueuil courtroom.