An award-winning, in-depth weekly Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) newspaper serving the Kanien’kehá:ka Territory of Kahnawake since 1992.

Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada
Joined May 2009
Last week’s Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) open house at the Knights of Columbus was a big hit, with hundreds taking the time to learn about the different programs and units offered in the community. easterndoor.com/article/open…
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No further emergency repair work to the Mercier Bridge is anticipated following initial inspections, according to the Quebec transport ministry, but the ministry has not finished assessing the condition of all the bridge’s similar beams. easterndoor.com/article/insp…
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Local artist Kaysun Oke has a woodburned illustration featured in Fugitifs!: Esclavage et résistance au Québec a newly published historical docu-fiction for young readers, written by historian and hip-hop artist Aly Ndiaye, known as Webster. easterndoor.com/article/wood…
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The Kanatakon Kawa:tsire Hall, formerly known as the Church Hall, is hosting a spaghetti dinner to celebrate a year of community effort, present an annual financial report, and raise funds for the next phase of renovations. easterndoor.com/article/a-ha…
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Make no mistake, there will be more cases like this. There are plenty of misguided, angry people in town who are ready to strike, and this so-called residency law has given them the ammo they need to do the dirty work. easterndoor.com/article/resi…
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Students from Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School and Ratihén:te High School gathered in the high school’s gymnasium for the annual Kaienthókwen Harvest Celebration, alongside parents and family members, to enjoy an afternoon of food and a social dance. easterndoor.com/article/autu…
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For the first time in 21 years, James Day finished building his Haunted Woods early. Not because he’s slacking off or limiting the scope of his imagination – far from it, as The Eastern Door was able to see last week when Day gave a tour... easterndoor.com/article/a-mo…
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“Getting back on the horse” is an old expression of resilience, embedded into everyday life. However, for Naomi Lemay, it is taken very literally, using her talent and determination to qualify for the Royal Horse Show... easterndoor.com/article/loca…
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The Mohawk Council of Kanesatake has launched a redesigned website aimed at improving access to information and services while showcasing Kanehsata’kehró:non history, culture, language, and artistic talent. easterndoor.com/article/new-…
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Kanesatake Health Center’s seasonal vaccination campaign is underway, offering vaccines against influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and pneumonia to eligible residents, as health officials say that flu activity may rise earlier than usual... easterndoor.com/article/vacc…
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A W8banaki dance group will be travelling over 16,000 kilometres away from home to perform and represent traditional dance and culture in Australia at the end of the month, with a Kahnawake connection. easterndoor.com/article/indi…
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After a year-long bidding process, the 2028 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council announced that Norway House Cree Nation and Southern Chiefs’ Organization had won the rights to host the 2028 games. easterndoor.com/article/indi…
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Students at Rotiwennakéhte Elementary School will have the opportunity to discover new books and build their love of reading as a fall Scholastic book fair comes to the elementary school, bringing back childhood nostalgia... easterndoor.com/article/brin…
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