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The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) has ordered the federal government to immediately address a backlog of claims within the Jordan’s Principle program, in a 14-page decision released at the end of last week.

Canada was underfunding our on-reserve children for far too long, and now we are dealing with a secondary, potentially larger issue with a backlog of money that needs to be paid.

The Kahnawake Gaming Commission (KGC) is proposing a rewrite of the community’s electronic gaming regulation in the aim of enforcing more limits on which operators it will decide to grant permits to.

The promoter behind a housing project proposed next door to Kahnawake was issued a warning earlier this fall by Quebec’s environmental ministry after carrying out unauthorized work in a wooded area in Chateauguay made up of wetlands.

The community is getting to know Ionkwatahónhsate Victim Services, with two information sessions held over meals last Thursday familiarizing Kahnawa’kehró:non with the resources they can offer.

A few years ago, Kanehsata’kehró:non Kane Montour felt the need to get his life back on track, and joining the Kanesatake Perimeter Security Team was just the change he needed.

It was a big day for Kahnawa’kehró:non at the First Nations Executive Education (FNEE) graduation this month, with six community members celebrating the completion of courses that will further their leadership skills.

The 10th edition of the Kateri Memorial Foundation (KMF)’s Karonhiaráhstha’s Winter Wonderland has once again been a great success, as people in Kahnawake - and, increasingly, surrounding communities - come together to take in the holiday spirit, donate money to good causes, and try to win the elaborate tree displays put together by community organizations, businesses, and families.

It’s been nearly two years since Taietsarón:sere Tai Leclaire’s short film Headdress hit screens, but it’s still reaching new audiences - this time thanks to image+nation, a Montreal-based queer film festival.

For Martin Akwiranoron Loft, the now increasing presence in shows and galleries of Indigenous artists - himself included - has been a long time coming.