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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.

For the last 75 days, land defenders from the Kanien’kehá:ka Nation at Kahnawake have been occupying an area at the end of the Old Chateauguay Road (OCR)

Land claims and land grievances are no stranger to Onkwehón:we, and the convoluted history of Indigenous rights and lands has been prevalent since settlers arrived hundreds of years ago.

The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation at Kahnawake released a statement on Wednesday refuting public statements made by the mayor of Chateauguay during an interview with K103.7 Monday.

LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR There were shining rays of sun peeking through the towering trees that circle the traditional powwow grounds in Kanehsatake, as hundreds of Onkwehón:we and friends gathered for a celebration under the theme of Land Back.

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Though the court ruling will stand, the land along Highway 30 remains undeveloped while other sites off-reserve are under construction. (File photo)

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake grand chief Joe Norton spoke in front the National Assembly in Quebec City on Tuesday afternoon to send a strong message to the province about council’s displeasure with Bill 85.