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Quebec, federal government try to diffuse tension in Oka and Kanesatake
The federal and provincial governments are getting involved to try and broker a meeting between Oka and Kanesatake, to help diffuse simmering tension. Continue reading
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Oka mayor’s comments on Kanesatake lacked respect, says Justin Trudeau
Oka Mayor Pascal Quevillon is under fire for comments he made over a proposed land transfer to Kanesatake. Continue reading
Tension brews in Oka after developer says disputed land to be returned to Kanesatake
Leaders in Oka and Kanesatake held meetings one week after Quebec developer Grégoire Gollin announced his plan to return a parcel of the pine forest to Kanesatake. Continue reading
Quebec developer offers disputed Oka land to Kanesatake Mohawks as ecological gift
In the spirit of reconciliation, the developer says he plans to cede 60 hectares of forest known as The Pines to the local council. Continue reading
Indigenous cannabis entrepreneurs face licensing issues, tax challenges
Reserve politics and jurisdictional issues have complicated legalization in Indigenous communities. Continue reading
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Kahnawake, Kanesatake deal with challenges as Mohawk territories address cannabis legalization
By Dan Spector Photojournalist
Kahnawake and Kanesatake Mohawk leaders are taking very different approaches to cannabis in their respective territories. Continue reading
‘Safety and health are paramount’: Legalizing cannabis sales on Mohawk territory
For the Mohawk territory of Kahnawake, cannabis legalization is an opportunity to correct the mistakes of the past regarding tobacco. Continue reading
Kanesatake vows to rebuild after fire claimed youth centre
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
The fire happened just over a week ago overnight on July 8th. There were no injuries but the small Mohawk community just west of Montreal is devastated. Continue reading
Kanesatake Mohawks protest construction on “ancestral land” in Oka
By Phil Carpenter Photojournalist
Kanesatake Mohawk residents and supporters are protesting against what they say is further encroachment on their ancestral land. Continue reading
First Nations groups from B.C. and Quebec come together against Site C dam
Protesters play drums and speak outside the Federal Court of Appeal in the hopes of stopping the construction of the Site C dam on the Peace River in B.C. Continue reading