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Grand chief deals with death threat

by Marisela Amador -

After outside media reports started circulating online about the Quebec government investing $3.3 million for a hotel project in Kahnawake, the reaction by some in the community was swift and hostile. Posts on social media included threats of violence against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) and specifically grand chief Kahsennenhawe

Indigenous inclusion in economy

by Laurence Brisson Dubreuil -

Economic wealth is intrinsically dependent on the land. First Nations leaders attending the Grand Economic Circle of Indigenous People and Quebec continually made this point during the event held in Montreal on November 25 and 26. “It’s all happening on our land and this needs to be respected and recognized,” Mohawk Council

#ShutDownCanada

by Savannah Stewart -

In Kahnawake and many other communities from coast to coast, actions and demonstrations were held this week in solidarity with land defenders in Wet’suwet’en territory. After the RCMP arrested 29 people on November 18 and 19 while enforcing an injunction granted to Coastal GasLink, Kahnawa’kehró:non organized a rolling blockade Wednesday on

Inuk elder commemorated

by Laurence Brisson Dubreuil -

Amid a brisk afternoon at Cabot Square, flower arrangements and tearful eyes filled the outdoor space. There were upwards of 100 people assembled to honour the life of 61-year-old Elisapee Pootoogook on Monday, November 22.

G&R air study report released

by Laurence Brisson Dubreuil -

(File photo) A putrid smell fills the air and lungs of those living near the shut-down recycling centre. Characterized by its pungent “rotten egg” odour, hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is not only malodorous. It is also a toxic and potentially harmful gas. An ambient air quality study report draft obtained by The Eastern Door

Rock Your Mocs week 2021

by Savannah Stewart -

Onkwehón:we across Turtle Island rocked their moccasins last week as part of Rock Your Mocs week to celebrate Indigenous pride – and shoewear.

Sequoia takes over the Bay

by Marisela Amador -

Sequoia Soaps – an Indigenous bath and body product company based in Kahnawake – just launched at the Hudson’s Bay Company, a move that opens up a brand-new market for the local favourite.

Remembrance Day 2021

by Savannah Stewart -

It was a sunny, relatively warm Saturday on November 6 as Kahnawa’kehró:non gathered to honour veterans at the Remembrance Day parade.

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