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June 21 was a momentous day in Montreal, marking no less than three separate occasions: National Indigenous People’s Day, the summer solstice, and the 325th anniversary of the signing of the Great Peace of Montreal.

It was a big night for Kahnawake’s actresses at this year’s ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists) Montreal awards, with Kaniehtiio Horn taking home one of the biggest trophies of the night.

There have been many stops along the way that led to Heather White being recognized as the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television, and Radio Artists (ACTRA)’s 2026 Woman of the Year, but for White, there’s none more important than the community theatre scene that raised her right here in Kahnawake.

As 2025 draws to a close and we prepare to welcome 2026, The Eastern Door staff took a look back at the last 12 months of news in Kahnawake. And, as we find ourselves saying every year, what a year it has been! From major arts projects for some of Kahnawake’s finest acting talent to community protests about cannabis and traffic, we’ve recapped it all below.

Kahnawake’s Alex Rice holds a mirror to her face, her eyes brimming with tears as she looks at her reflection. She is Marianne, one of a group of Cree siblings in Tasha Hubbard’s newest film Meadowlarks, who meet for the first time after being separated during the Sixties Scoop.

Some of Kahnawake’s finest creative minds will be lighting up the Centaur Theatre in Montreal this month with a brand-new theatre piece titled Stone and Bone Spectacular that promises to recount the history of Tiohtià:ke in a way that’s never been done before.

Kaniehtiio Horn’s latest project hasn’t been out long - but it’s already been met with rave reviews by critics, who say the series is one not to miss.

Taio Gélinas has long been a fan of the French crime series Eaux Turbulentes. Now the 20-year-old Kanehsata’kehró:non actor is starring in it.

What does a real Kahnawake ironworker think of Empire the Musical? “Personally, I think it’s fantastic,” said Chester Deer.

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.