R.E.D.D. show coming to Kahnawake

A handful of Native hip hop artists will be in Kahnawake April 25, click the link below to find out a bit about them. Hip-hop show in Kahnawake; The Eastern Door, April 12, 2013; 22.15

Kanata launches its sixth edition

The McGill University based Kanata Journal launched its sixth edition April 5. Below is an article I wrote on the launch. Kanata launch; The Eastern Door, April 12, 2013; 22.15  

Marcus Oliveira under the radar no more

Boxer Marcus Oliveira proved he was a light-middleweight not to be taken lightly when he dominated Irish boxer Ryan Coyne in Las Vegas on April 12, 2013 Oliveira’s next fight will be for the title; The Eastern Door, April 19, 2013; 22.15

Kahnawake laxer headed south

Cougar Kirby is an incredibly athlete that I’ve profiled a number of times for the Eastern Door. Recently he was chosen by a prestigious prep school in Florida to play lacrosse.  Click on the link below to view the story. Eastern Door, March 22, 2013; 22.11

First Nations worry about possible funding cuts

First Nations communities in Quebec and across the country worry as a lack of commitments from the federal government regarding funding to policing forces in Native communities seems to be the norm. Below is a link to an article I wrote on the issue for the Eastern Door. The Eastern Door, March 1, 2013; 22.08

Howard S. Billings Basketball playoffs end in tragedy

High School basketball is one of the most exciting live events period. Billings basketball program out of Chateauguay, QC this year produced three outstanding teams that were oh-so-close to the promised land, but fell just short. Below is a trio of articles on the Juvenile Girls, Juvenile Boys, and Bantam Boys’ final games. Eastern Door, ...

The Journey of Nishiyuu

A group that started at six from the Cree community of  Whapmagoostui, QC is walking the traditional trade route of their ancestors with the final destination being Ottawa. It is called the Journey of Nishiyuu, and below is a link to a short article I wrote on it. The Journey of Nishiyuu, Eastern Door, Feb. 15, ...

The trial for First Nations gas tax exemption

Eleven gas station owners are taking the governments of Canada and Quebec to court over taxes. The result could mean a nationwide change in tax exemption policy for First Nations. Below are some of the articles I wrote for the Eastern Door and Montreal Gazette. Montreal Gazette Apr. 6, 2013 – Gazette Business Section, C2 ...

Acosys Consulting seeks to change the status quo

Click – here - to view the article I wrote for the Montreal Gazette on an award winning Aboriginal business venture.

The cost of doing business

Piece on a local entrepreneur grappling with the realities of permits, permission and water in Quebec.  Part I – Eastern Door, Dec. 14, 2012; 21.49 Part II - ED; 21.49