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Sentenced cop takes ownership

by Daniel J. Rowe -

Landon Montour (with younger son Iehahonwé:iohs) accepts the charges and sentences handed down last week as the former PK works to rebuild his life and reputation. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) Former Peacekeeper Landon Montour, 35, said he takes responsibility of the two charges against him that cost him his job as

Growing the grass grin for good cause

by Daniel J. Rowe -

Perry Cross, like many in Kahnawake, lost a family member to prostate cancer. For the second year in a row, Cross will let his upper lip sprout whiskers while he raises money for the cause. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) Halloween night, the washcloths are out to clean face paint

Ironworker fights “alien” term

by Daniel J. Rowe -

Ironworker Chris Brown believes that the I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) form he was told he must fill out to work in the United States is inconsistent with the 1795 Jay Treaty. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) Chris Brown has been slinging steel as an ironworker in New York for almost

Majority in Kahnawake okay with local pot sale

by Lachlan Madill -

MCK chief Rhonda Kirby intends to be part of another CDMP meeting before ratifying a local cannabis law. A poll found a majority in favour agreeing cannabis could be sold on territory. (File photo) Community members had a chance last week to give their thoughts on cannabis sales in Kahnawake with

Why donating your blood or time is important

by Steve Bonspiel -

Donating blood and volunteering helps the community and makes a difference in peoples lives. (File Photo) Why should you give blood? What’s the point, when so many are donating already? What difference does your arm make? Well, it’s a lot more complicated than that. First off, blood has a shelf life, so even those

People hope to have their say on pot

by Lachlan Madill -

Jeremiah Johnson was told that he was not permitted on the Golden Age Club property to get signatures for his cease and desist order. (Lachlan Madill, The Eastern Door) For the past week, community members have had their chance to voice their opinions on the cannabis question in Kahnawake. A poll

Key housing questions answered

by Steve Bonspiel -

Michael L. Rice is not impressed with how the Housing Department investigation has been conducted. (Courtesy Michael L. Rice) Michael L. Rice takes exception to the way the Housing Department fiasco has been handled up to this point, and he has some strong suggestions on what to do moving forward. Rice is

Mohawk Council finalizes Hydro Quebec deal

by Lachlan Madill -

The blue line represents Line 1, which will remain in operation until 2042. Line 2 and Line 2B, which are represented in orange, will be dismantled by 2022. Line 4 will be returned to reserve status and is represented by the red line. (Courtesy MCK) The Land Use and Dismantlement Agreement

Stacey talks transparency, firing

by Lachlan Madill -

Louis Stacey former Safety and Construction manager at the Kahnawake Labor Office. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) Louis Stacey was just having a laugh with his wife, but his employers at the Kahnawake Labor Office weren’t chuckling along with him after they saw his Facebook posts last week. Stacey, who was

Working a half a century in golf without swinging

by Lachlan Madill -

President John Rolland and general manager Steve Pert surprised Kathleen McGregor with gifts for her dedication and hard work (left). McGregor (standing far right with former staff) has worked at the prestigious Kanawaki Golf Club for five decades, and now runs the Ritz at the club. Fifty years is a long

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