The Purple Dragonfly Trading Post offers a variety of products that promote health and wellness, and for owner Leah Kanerahta’ró:roks Diome it is much more than just a business, it is a sacred space. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) Last Friday saw the soft opening of The Purple Dragonfly
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Rice going for the win to the Maxim
Fishing, trading and reviving the language
Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion graduate Teiotién:taron River McComber’s goal is to revitalize the language, and have one of the many pairs of shoulders that will carry the language forward. (Kahenientha Cross, The Eastern Door) Kanien’kéha Ratiwennahní:rats Adult Immersion Program graduate Teiotién:taron River McComber sat with The Eastern Door before his Wednesday
Racing to promote early cancer detection
A colonial reminder remains six decades later
What it means to be a female vet from town
Marissa Leblance went from a 17-year-old John Abbott student to boot camp where she excelled despite sexist abuse and assumptions about her ability to handle stressful situations as a U.S. Marine. (Courtesy Marissa Leblanc) Marissa Leblanc Special to The Eastern Door I was 17 years old, and a John Abbott Social Sciences student,
Diabo to give one last tour of the ice rink Sunday
Surviving without an iPhone? It is possible
Lil tykes from Kateri School are running through the last traces of winter with Tom Scott and Shakohaiiostha McComber, learning all the tricks and tips about the wilderness and how to spend your days without a device in your hand every second. (Courtesy Kateri School) Teens today feel like they just
Busting rods, breaking into booming industry
Those studying the fine art of rod busting are almost guaranteed to find work once they finish their program in June, as construction contractors are looking for workers from the community. (Courtesy Konwawennenhawi Diabo) For the past few years Konwawennenhawi Diabo has been working part-time jobs as she raises her son. Her
Potholes, potholes everywhere! It’s winter!
Kahnawake's crews ran out of cold asphalt and are working overtime to fill those nasty holes that pop up around town when the temperatures drop. (Tehosterihens Deer, The Eastern Door) Montreal is well-known as one of the best places to be, with their fantastic food, art, bars, and…..potholes! The city is locally-known