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“The basis of our existence is one of the main issues, and that’s ‘who’s who?’” said Norton, on the key issue facing Kahnawake at present.

The 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics included hundreds of Indigenous dancers as part of the game’s closing ceremony. (Courtesy COJO Montreal 1976)

Member of Parliament Marc Miller (Ville-Marie—Sud-Ouest) poses for a photo after an informal meet-and-greet with MCK and AFNQL leaders.

Kahontiiosta McComber her boyfriend, son and mother all can communicate in Kanien’kéha. The task now is to ensure it becomes a constant part of their lives within the home and in everyday activities.

The latest Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program graduation Wednesday, June 8 at the  207 Longhouse, saw Brooke Rice (second from bottom left), and her classmates end a two-year journey.

Gail Taylor noticed bit-by-bit that the sound of Kanien’kéha being spoken was decreasing. When her beloved mother passed away, it was time for Taylor to take action and bring the language back.

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake chief Carl Horn said he hopes the new initiative will increase the amount of Kanien’kehá:ka workers on the new Champlain Bridge Corridor Project.

Eastern Door journalists Daniel J. Rowe and Jessica Deer took home second place for their investigative reporting on membership issues.

Skahtehrí:io Goodleaf turns 20 in July and will take his language and culture with him wherever he goes, as he continues his lifelong journey of learning Kanien’kéha and the ways of his people.

Travis Deer stands before the greenhouse the Community Involvement class built over the winter. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door)