The Eastern Door

Susie McGregor THE EASTERN DOOR - A group of Kahnawake Survival School students participated in an archeological dig behind the old chapel on the Old Malone Highway.

Daniel J. Rowe THE EASTERN DOOR - The Warrior Sports Academy lost by under a second to defending champions The Kahnawake Youth Center at last week's dragon boat race.

Courtesy Konwatsi'tsa:wi Lahache-Deering - Tealights placed in white paper bags lined the parking lot of Karonhianonhnhna School last weekend for the Relay for Life, in memory of those who passed away from cancer.

Brittany LeBorgne THE EASTERN DOOR - Rhonda Horne and her three grandchildren, Kaylin, Hailee and Michael, show their thanks to the Kanien’kehá:ka Funding Association, or KFA, for funding their new home.

Eastern Door veteran leaves newspaper scene with lovely legacy
The longest serving employee at the Eastern Door hung her hat up after 22 years of service.
Council submits claim on erased rail line
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake will submit its third specific claim with the federal government for past incursions into the community's territory.
Rhymes for Young Ghouls opens in Montreal
Rhymes for Young Ghouls director Jeff Barnaby spoke about the journey to make his first feature film and the fight to ensure Kawennáhere Devery Jacobs got the lead.

Community Voices

Teenage Wasteland
02/05/2011 - 03:56
Jessica
Our deep-thinking, quick-witted teenaged (oops, er, older) columnist Jessica Deer's columns certainly attract a lot of attention, so check it out!

Stay Tuned For More

Kahnawake Sports
Pick up the Eastern Door every week for in-depth and extensive coverage of lacrosse, paddling, soccer, NASCAR and any other sport in the community throughout the summer.
Monthly Meetings
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake had decided to start holding monthly meetings, and the Eastern Door will be at them all; even if very few others are.
Politics, politics, politics
The Eastern Door continues to follow federal, provincial, municipal and local politics without compromise.

Media Watch

Residents of Quebec First Nation don’t want an outside police force any more
Steveb
01/22/2013 - 15:09
Quebec's First Nations communities do not want outside police forces monitoring their territory. Read the full story here.
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New rival to AFN pushes ahead for indigenous sovereignty
Steveb
01/22/2013 - 15:09
The National Treaty Alliance held its first major rally as a rival faction to the AFN.
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B.C. Native community attempts to block China deal
Steveb
01/22/2013 - 15:09
What's worse than the Canadian government trying to take control of Native land? How about a foreign government?
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