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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.

COURTESY LAURENTIA PROJECT The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) breathed a sigh of relief after Ottawa announced that it had blocked the Quebec City Laurentia port expansion project.

CALLIE GIACCONE THE EASTERN DOOR The people of Kahnawake have spoken, and elected Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer as the first-ever female grand chief.

LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR In the latest effort to move toward entering the cannabis industry, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)

FILE PHOTO After Bill C-5 passed earlier this month, the federal government is now officially recognizing September 30 as the National day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).

With the help of fearless leaders and the relentless strength and diligence of this powerful collective, Kahnawake is no longer in a state of an emergency.

COURTESY PASCAL QUEVILLON - MAIRE D’OKA FACEBOOK PAGE This article was written in collaboration with Eastern Door contributor Robin Della Corte.

STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR This article was written in collaboration with Greg Horn, Iorì:wase.  The five candidates for grand chief squared off in the second-ever Grand Debate, hosted by the community’s media outlets.

The recent tabling of Bill 96, which sets out to further protect the French language in Quebec, has stirred criticism from many in the province; including one outspoken Kanien’kehá:ka leader who calls the proposed legislation a new form of colonization.

STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR This Grade 5/6 class from Kateri School was “horrified to hear that they took kids as young as three,” said teacher Gina Montour-Delaronde.