This week, the Mohawk Council’s restructuring of the finance department saw Paul Rice moved to business advisor to continue work in revenue generation and business development. (Faith Curotte, The Eastern Door) [apss_share] In a continuation of last week’s announcement concerning Tewatohnhi'saktha's change in mandate, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake announced this week
Author: Daniel J. Rowe
Daniel J. Rowe is an award-winning reporter and photographer originally from BC. In addition to journalism, he produces and edits a Shakespeare-inspired blog and podcast called the Bard Brawl. His writing has also appeared in the Montreal Gazette, Canadian Press, U.S. Lacrosse magazine and elsewhere. His facial hair rotates with the season, and he’s recently discovered the genius of wearing a cowboy hat. He wrote for The Eastern Door from 2011 to 2019.
Pharmacy follows community’s lead, goes green
Ashley Standup has been busy refilling customers’ toothpaste, shampoo, detergent and other products the Old Malone Pharmacy has begun offering in an environmentally-friendly manner. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) [apss_share] Jamie Diabo needed to go shopping for shampoo and conditioner this week, and rather than swinging by the pharmacy to buy
Funding delays, late payments, frustrated kids
Filming completed on It Takes Time in February, and the final product is making the festival circuit. Producers say cheques are in the mail for the talent who worked on the film, but some remain frustrated at how long it's taken to get paid. (Courtesy Seneca Films) [apss_share] Marissa Leblanc was frustrated that
Mayo moves in sync to podium four times
Former grand chief Andrew Delisle passes on
Andrew Delisle Sr. leaves behind a history not easily replicated and never reproduced, as the former Mohawk Council grand chief bridged Kahnawake’s history like no other. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) [apss_share] Andrew Tanakohate Delisle Sr. was a community leader of the highest order, but he was also a father, husband,
Tonight’s post-powwow slamming and jamming
The Kanien’kehá:ka super group is going to blast the roof off the Moose tomorrow night in a free concert that is going to pack the house for sure this powwow weekend. (Courtesy Cheryl Delaronde) [apss_share] After filling stomachs with food, eco-bags with crafts and delights and eyes and ears with the sights
Riders work hearts, lungs and legs for the cure
Tékeni Teiokahkwèn:te Rotihwí:seres (Gina Deer, Ron Guimond, Daniel J. Rowe and Carl Gilbert) returned to the Ride to Conquer Cancer this weekend as a team peddling for loved ones and Kahnawake as a whole, in the fight against the terrible disease. (Stephanie E.M. Coleman, The Eastern Door) [apss_share] Among the crowd of
Wendy Skye completes dream nursing career
The Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre will be without another face that has graced its halls for decades after Wendy Skye worked her final day as a community health nurse Tuesday. Her retirement comes a week after long-serving executive director Susanne Horne finished her final day at the hospital a week
Five Horn women in style and substance
Kahentinéhtha’ Horn's portrait beside her daughters: Dr. Ojistoh Horn, Professor Kahente Horn-Miller, Olympian Waneek Horn-Miller and renowned screen star Kaniehtí:io Horn (see below) are on display at the Canada Council for the Arts gallery in a small but impressive show running through the summer. (Courtesy Christine Fitzgerald) [apss_share] Walk into the
Susan Horne’s tenure as executive director ends
Just over four decades after she began her career at a previous iteration of the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre, executive director Susan Horne is calling it a career at the head of the hospital. (Daniel J. Rowe, The Eastern Door) [apss_share] Last Friday, Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC) executive director Susan Horne