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Kanehsata’kehró:non Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel was proud to accept an honourary doctorate from the Université du Québec a Montréal (UQAM)

For CBC Indigenous reporters Ka’nhehsí:io Deer and Candace Maracle, winning a Canadian Screen Award for their documentary work on Time to Eat was the cherry on top of what was already a fulfilling and deeply personal project.

An announcement last week from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) that the ribbon skirt would now be part of official ceremonial uniform incited strong reactions from community members, with mixed views on whether the force should have the right to include traditional items in their uniform.

For many in the community, the news that two family doctors will be departing from Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC)

At a recent meeting of Kanesatake’s tourism team, where local artist Jasmin Gunn works, tourism development officer Caira Karihwenhá:wi Nicholas told a story about her grandfather, Marshall Nicholas, from whom she learns a few Kanien’kéha words each week.

Thirteen-year-old Skawennahawi Miller-Morgan is used to people commenting on her parents’ accomplishments when she’s talking about her own athletic success – being the child of two Olympians makes it hard to avoid.

Katsi’tsakwas Ellen Gabriel wanted her most recent documentary, Kanàtenhs – When The Pine Needles Fall, to make people listen to the story of the Siege of Kanehsatake from those who lived through it.   And listen they did, as last week Gabriel made history at the 38th annual Conseil des arts de Montréal awards, becoming the first-ever Indigenous artist to take home the prestigious Grand Prix.

Local designer Karoniénhawe Diabo, behind She Holds the Sky Designs, has had a bustling few years punctuated with achievements and accolades both internationally and locally.

Lily Gladstone said she was representing everyone across Indian Country when she won the Golden Globe for her role as Mollie Burkhart in Killers of the Flower Moon.

Kahnawa’kehró:non Keysa Parker was impressed by Blackfoot actress Lily Gladstone when she met her during work on Fancy Dance, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last January.