Kanien’kehá:ka youth achieves lifelong dream Feature by Marcus Bankuti - October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Kanien’kehá:ka Joëlle Perron-Thibodeau has dreamed of being a lawyer since she was 10 years old. Now, that dream is a reality.
A man’s experience with inoperable cancer Feature by Marisela Amador - October 15, 2021October 15, 2021 “Chemo treatment is the only option available for me for the rest of my life,” said Kory Cross, who was diagnosed with stage four colorectal cancer in March of 2019.
Looking deeper at land claims Feature by Steve Bonspiel, Marisela Amador, Callie Giaccone and Laurence Brisson Dubreuil - September 16, 2021September 21, 2021 Land claims and land grievances are no stranger to Onkwehón:we, and the convoluted history of Indigenous rights and lands has been prevalent since settlers arrived hundreds of years ago. In this series, we will be breaking down the significance of land claims and land grievances while spotlighting notable voices that
Kahnawa’kehró:non celebrates 100th birthday at home Feature by Alexander Perez - June 23, 2020June 23, 2020 (Courtesy Roberta Duhaime) Mary Paul described her recent birthday celebration as “unforgettable.” Last Sunday, June 14, Paul joined the centenarian club. Surrounded by balloons, flowers and friends, the occasion was celebrated in her backyard along with her daughter, Roberta Duhaime and fellow neighbors. “I never thought I would reach this age,” said Paul. Paul
Stalk marks 30 years of Eiffel Tower climb Feature by Marisela Amador - February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 The adrenaline junkie that he is, Albert Stalk said that although he did not invent parkour, he was doing it before it became “the new thing.” (Courtesy Albert Stalk) This Sunday (February 16) marks the 30th anniversary of Albert Stalk’s death-defying Eiffel Tower climb in Paris. In fact, Stalk, or Eiffel Al as
Looking back on a life well-lived Feature by Marisela Amador - November 7, 2019 (Courtesy Orenda Curotte) “If you ask anybody in Kahnawake who Josie Curotte was, they will answer ‘the judge,’” said Josie’s daughter, Orenda Boucher-Curotte. “It was what she was known for,” added her older brother, Karonhiio Curotte. Josephine Patricia Kawennihe Curotte passed away suddenly from a suspected heart attack at the age of
Pharmacy follows community’s lead, goes green Feature News by - July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 Ashley Standup has been busy refilling customers’ toothpaste, shampoo, detergent and other products the Old Malone Pharmacy has begun offering in an environmentally-friendly manner. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) Jamie Diabo needed to go shopping for shampoo and conditioner this week, and rather than swinging by the pharmacy to buy
Goodleaf’s celebrates 60 years of dedication Feature News by Sandra Hercegova - July 22, 2019July 23, 2019 The gas station Buddy Goodleaf built has passed on its generosity towards helping the community from one generation to the next. Buddy, with grandson Zach Goodleaf, who works at the garage today. (Courtesy Michelle Phillips) Sandra Hercegova For six decades, Goodleaf’s Auto & Tire provided for the community by offering help or
Former grand chief Andrew Delisle passes on Feature News by - July 15, 2019July 16, 2019 Andrew Delisle Sr. leaves behind a history not easily replicated and never reproduced, as the former Mohawk Council grand chief bridged Kahnawake’s history like no other. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) Andrew Tanakohate Delisle Sr. was a community leader of the highest order, but he was also a father, husband,
Wendy Skye completes dream nursing career Feature News by - July 12, 2019July 16, 2019 The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre will be without another face that has graced its halls for decades after Wendy Skye worked her final day as a community health nurse Tuesday. Her retirement comes a week after long-serving executive director Susanne Horne finished her final day at the hospital a week