Siblings make it into AAA hockey Sports by Marcus Bankuti - October 13, 2021October 11, 2021 After weeks of tryouts, the suspense is over for two Kahnawake siblings – they’ve both been skating since they were two years old, but this year they’ll be doing it as AAA hockey players.
Soccer team honours residential school children Sports by Contributor - July 30, 2021 Courtesy Harry Rice By Joseph Czikk When Kahnawake’s Under-17 girls soccer team stepped on the field Thursday night, they did so showcasing brand new jerseys. The colour the girls wore was different this time. Orange, rather than the usual purple. There was also something new on the sleeves. The words: “Every child matters.” Both
Indigenous athletes ready to roll Sports by Callie Giaccone - July 23, 2021 With the official beginning of the Tokyo Olympics Games starting tomorrow, Indigenous athletes worldwide prepare for this unique experience, following a particularly difficult training period. This year, the Canadian Women’s hammer throw team includes a motivated Kanien’kehá:ka athlete named Jillian Weir. “To represent the Mohawk people at the Olympics is a
Looking back at sweet lacrosse memories News Sports by Contributor - June 26, 2021 COURTESY TEWENHNI’TATSHON LOUIS DELISLE This article was written by Tewenhni'tatshon Louis Delisle, special to The Eastern Door. The year was 1969, the Caughnawaga Indians had just won the Quebec Division of the Ontario – Quebec Inter – Provincial Lacrosse League, and the right to challenge for the President’s Cup, emblematic of the
Taken by cancer too soon Sports by David Tuan Bui - August 6, 2020 Brandon White and Trevor Montour fought brave battles against cancer, but both sadly died within less than a month of each other, leaving behind many loved ones. (COURTESY MONTOUR FAMILY) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news
Kahnawake batters come through News Sports by David Tuan Bui - July 27, 2020 Tyson Kyer (left) at bat as the third man in the batting order. Kyer has hit six RBIs in the first three games of the season. (COURTESY KRISTINA GLEN) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news
Kahnawake boys force draw in opener Sports by David Tuan Bui - July 17, 2020July 17, 2020 (COURTESY KRISTINA KAITLYN
NASCAR vehicle gets Warrior flag treatment News Sports by David Tuan Bui - June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 Chad Finchum of NASCAR, driving the #13 car being sponsored by local Kahnawake business Mohawk Market. (Courtesy Derek White) A piece of Mohawk decor was on NASCAR driver Chad Finchum’s car at Unhinged 500 in the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Alabama on Saturday. The Mohawk Warrior Society flag on NASCAR driver Chad
Kahnawake tennis, anyone? Sports by David Tuan Bui - June 19, 2020 Two tennis courts constructed last fall at the Kahnawake Sports Complex will be opened today (Friday) at noon. The splash pads at the arena were constructed with the courts at the same time. (Courtesy Vanessa Alfred) Two new tennis courts at the Kahnawake Sports Complex will be open for free use