Paul and Konwakeri (Margaret) Paul stand before their stone house on the River Road with their oldest son Peter and Konwakeri’s father Jacques Phillips. (Courtesy Mary Paul) The First World War had yet to be waged, farmland was the primary type of property in the community, and a small but soon to
Blast from the Past
Catholic Church choir spreading Mohawk music for generations
The Iroquois Mixed Choir of Kahnawake visiting the CFCF TV station in Montreal to perform in Kanien'kéha on January 24, 1966. (Courtesy St. Francis Xavier Mission Catholic Church) The date was January 24, 1966. The 22 members of the St. Francis Xavier Church choir got dressed in their best traditional clothing and
Defense first stalwart Curotte heading to the Hall
Joe Curotte played with some of lacrosse's greatest legends, and his stay-at-home, be consistent defence led him to the Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) “My job was always to defend the fastest guy,” said Joe Teiorakwate Curotte. The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame announced July 3
Ironworker’s daughter remembers iconic age
Bill Meloche and Jimmy ‘Flo’ McComber in New York City circa 1960 during a job building the One Chase Manhattan Plaza. (Courtesy Patsy Bordeau) The One Chase Manhattan Plaza is one of the many skyscrapers that Onkwehón:we ironworkers helped build to shape New York City’s iconic skyline. Construction began on the 60-floor