Another perfect powwow
As the sun set on another successful powwow weekend in Kahnawake, visitors from near and far left the community full of frybread, strawberry juice, and positive energy.
Land claims on your mind?
With the recent federal government announcement of the imminent cleanup and return of the Old Radar Site in St. Remi to Kahnawake – over 160 acres and more than $1 million in cleanup money – it got us to thinking.
Route 132 project officially relaunched
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) grand chief Cody Diabo reiterated to Quebec premier Christine Fréchette that Kahnawake must be consulted in future planning of the Route 132 revamp project, which will see the redevelopment of a five-kilometre section of the highway between Kahnawake and neighbouring areas.
Whitebean leads land-based learning
For Wahéhshon Shiann Whitebean, education is at its most effective when it leaves the classroom and starts on the land.
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Marquis-Deere appointed executive director
Dawn Marquis-Deere has officially taken over as the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)’s executive director, having held the position on an interim basis since September of last year.
Controversial paddlers visit Kahnawake
A group known as the Pinesi Paddlers landed in Kahnawake ahead of the annual Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-wow last week, after a six-day journey that started in Gatineau.
Pedestrian bridge work to begin
A long-envisioned plan to install a pedestrian bridge on Kateri Tekakwitha Island is heading into its next phase, with construction scheduled to start at the end of this month.
Leclaire back as Joseph Gribble for new season
The newest 10-episode season of the King of the Hill revival will be available starting July 20 on Disney+, marking the return of the beloved inhabitants of Arlen, Texas, following the extremely successful return of the series last summer.
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Debuting the next generation of artists
Seventeen-year-old Lake Delisle hopes that visitors at the Rising Voices exhibit in Montreal’s Old Port will feel some of the medicine she stitched into her beaded canvas, which will proudly be on display at the Sacred Fire Productions Cultural Space for the next two months.
Sculpture honours scary story
Nearly 150 years ago, a woman named Mary Gallagher was the victim of a gruesome murder in Montreal, beheaded by her friend after a night on the town.
Skawennati shakes up Montreal building
The grand facade of the Conseil des arts de Montreal (CAM) building on Sherbrooke Street has been adorned with colour this week, as part of a new art piece by Kahnawake’s own Skawennati.
Kahnawake aims high at acting awards
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.
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Hunters, Thunder meet in East final
For the second year in a row, the Kahnawake Junior B Hunters and the Akwesasne Junior B Thunder are meeting in an all-Onkwehón:we the Ontario Junior B Lacrosse League (OJBLL) East finals.
Stacey Nationals-bound with Team Ontario
For the first time ever, a laxer from Kahnawake will play on a Team Ontario women’s box lacrosse team.
Mohawks look to make Final Six in A Qualifiers
With two wins and four losses in the opening weekend of the Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA)’s A Qualifiers, the U17 Kahnawake Mohawks 1 will have to dig deep to climb the rankings and make the Final Six.
Minor hockey board elections ongoing
The nominations for the Kahnawake Minor Hockey Association (KMHA)’s board elections have been posted, with two positions to be voted on.
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Summer Student Scoop: Where I stand on artificial intelligence
By now, most people have undoubtedly heard of artificial intelligence, more commonly known as AI. Its usage has spread far and wide, but what exactly is it? AI is a computer-generated system that completes tasks that are usually done by a human being.
Class action lawsuit on tax rights?
Many issues frustrate Indigenous people, but none quite like how our taxation rights - in other words our inherent rights - are constantly flouted by businesses, “adjusted” by successive governments, and just ignored overall.
Summer Student Scoop: Putting the wow in powwow
Picture this, it’s the second weekend in July, the sun is shining, ice cream is trickling down cones, and you can feel the sweat dripping down your forehead as you walk down the bicycle path. Suddenly, you hear the beat of a drum in the distance.
#CancelCanadaDay is as relevant as ever
A lot has changed in the past five years, but then again, a lot hasn’t. On July 1, 2021, many Canada Day events were cancelled, or at least dramatically scaled back, after the Kamloops announcement confronted Canadians with the genocidal reality of the residential school system.
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Reflections of July 11
On the eve of July 11, 1990, Myrna Gabriel remembers celebrating two birthdays with cakes, barbeque, and sitting around the fire telling stories with her friends at the barricades.
Funds to combat crime announced
Federal Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree announced $2 million in funding towards fighting organized crime in Indigenous communities across Quebec.
Drone scans for flood prevention project
Ratihontsanonhstats Kanesatake Environment conducted an aerial scan of the shoreline and waterfront properties in Kanesatake last week for an ongoing project to erect natural flood barriers on the territory.
Summer interns at work
When Lucas Arana first started as a summer intern at Reviving Kanehsatà:ke Radio (RKR) 101.7 FM, he felt too shy to speak with sales clients at meetings.
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After more than three decades of dancing, drumming, and fun in the summer sun, the enthusiasm for the Echoes of a Proud Nation Pow-wow is not slowing down.
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NewsAfter 40 years, Albany declares Kahnawake day
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A lot has changed in the past five years, but then again, a lot hasn’t. On July 1, 2021, many Canada Day events were cancelled, or at least dramatically scaled back, after the Kamloops announcement confronted Canadians with the genocidal reality of the residential school system.
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NewsGreening project construction starting in August
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The federal government has agreed to extend funding for the Kanesatake Perimeter Security (KPS) team for a few more months, according to Quebec vice-premier Ian Lafrenière.
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