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Wednesday was the final day for Kahnawa’kehró:non to bring in firearms to the Kahnawake Peacekeepers as part of the “interim solution” concerning the Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program (ASFCP) deadline, which passed at the end of March.

Community members will now have access to almost six million records related to the Federal Indian Day Schools system, after Library and Archives Canada (LAC) officially wrapped work on their Day Schools Project (DSP).

One hundred and fifty years ago, the Indian Act was introduced. Today, many are wondering how many more anniversaries will be marked before it’s gone.

Organizers say collaboration is at the heart of an upcoming language symposium at McGill University, where Onkwehón:we from around the world will come together to share their experiences and goals in the field of language revitalization.

Last week’s Indigenous Nurses Day celebration in Kahnawake was truly generational – from 96-year-old Helen Skye, who became a nurse in 1951, to 29-year-old Rebecca Boyer, who graduated from her nurse practitioner program last summer, it was a day to recognize the efforts of Kahnawake’s nurses past and present.

Edward J. Aronhie:nens Cross has been recognized by the First Nations Education Council (FNEC), with one of their meeting rooms now featuring his name, as part of the FNEC’s anniversary celebrations.

The Ratiwennenhá:wi Kanien’kéha language immersion program participated for the first time in the Tetewatierónnion variety show in Kahnawake, presenting a twist on Harry Potter called Rez Potter, including props like giant status cards.

The Kanesatake Health Center (KHC) is creating an official list of Kanehsata’kehró:non foster care families in the community in an effort to keep children who are removed from their families within the community.

The First Nations Education Council (FNEC) marked its 40th anniversary by honouring key figures who helped transform Indigenous education, including longtime educator and advocate Linda Simon.

It was fan appreciation night for the National Lacrosse League (NLL)’s Ottawa Black Bears last Friday, and a contingent of fans from Kahnawake certainly did appreciate the game.