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Budding journalists from Kahnawà:ke share stories from their community
Budding journalists from Kahnawà:ke share stories from their community

CBC

time05-07-2025

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Budding journalists from Kahnawà:ke share stories from their community

These stories are a collaboration between Concordia University's journalism department, Kahnawake Survival School and CBC Montreal. For the second year in a row, CBC Montreal is proud to support a partnership between Concordia University's journalism department and Kahnawake Survival School (KSS). The initiative aims to inspire Indigenous students to consider a career in media. The collaboration comes out of the university department's Institute for Inclusive, Investigative and Innovative Journalism, which is headed by Concordia's journalist-in-residence and former CBC Montreal radio news anchor Kristy Snell. Journalism students at the university mentored graduates from KSS as they developed story ideas, interviewed subjects and produced videos about people in their community. CBC Montreal gave their finished stories a home on and on the television newscast. Multipurpose community centre Construction of Kahnawà:ke's new multipurpose building is almost complete. The centre will accommodate several community groups, and project members are hoping it will also help boost tourism in the community. This story was produced by Kahnawake Survival School reporter Ranonkwatsheronkwen Abraira with the assistance of Concordia mentor Jared Lackman-Mincoff. Construction of Kahnawà:ke's new multi-purpose building is almost complete 8 hours ago Duration 2:33 This story is a collaboration between Concordia University's journalism department, Kahnawake Survival School and CBC Montreal. Importance of beadwork in Kahnawà:ke In Kahnawà:ke, beadwork helps connect many people to their culture. Kahnawake Survival School reporter Aleisha Diabo spoke with two well-known beaders in the community to find out more. She was assisted by Concordia mentor Chantal Bellefeuille. Importance of beadwork in Kahnawà:ke 8 hours ago Duration 1:38 Passing on Kanien'kéha Kahnawake Survival School reporter Tekaweientehtáhkwen Diabo spoke with Kahnawà:ke's Kanáhne Rice about how teaching her young daughter to speak Kanien'kéha has been a healing experience. Emily Pasquarelli was Tekaweientehtáhkwen's mentor from Concordia. Passing on Kanien'kéha 8 hours ago Duration 2:11 Kahnawà:ke's Kanáhne Rice says teaching her young daughter to speak Kanien'kéha has been a healing experience. This story is a collaboration between Concordia University's journalism department, Kahnawake Survival School and CBC Montreal. Meet the KSS reporters CBC Montreal reporter Matt D'Amours spoke to the Kahnawake Survival School reporters about what it means for them to be able to share stories from their community. He served as a consultant for this project. Meet the KSS reporters 8 hours ago Duration 2:20

New admin at two Kahnawake schools
New admin at two Kahnawake schools

Hamilton Spectator

time06-06-2025

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New admin at two Kahnawake schools

Kahnawake Survival School (KSS) will have a new leader next year, with Sha'teiohserí:io Patton set to become the school's new principal, while Melissa Lasante will serve as the new associate principal at Kateri School. 'We're just very proud of both Melissa and Sha'teiohserí:io,' said Kahnawake Education Center (KEC) director Falen Iakowennaiéwas Jacobs. 'They both have the leadership skills and the qualities that can really bring the roles they're taking on forward, and we're really excited to have them in the roles.' Patton was associate principal at KSS for most of the academic year that is now coming to a close, having started in that role in October at the impressive age of 25. Having learned from that experience, the Stanford University graduate is now ready for her next challenge. 'Honestly, the right word is gracious. I'm also very humbled by being selected. I'm really eager to be able to step into the new role and support the student body, the teachers, and the greater community of KSS. I'm very excited,' said Patton. That overarching view of the school's place in Kahnawake will be fundamental to her approach, she suggested. 'I think a successful student is as strong as the community surrounding them,' said Patton, who views collaboration as a critical component of local education. Getting to know KSS as a kind of family is one big observation from her tenure so far, she said, and one she will focus on preserving going forward. 'We have so much love for each other. That was my biggest takeaway. It is a community school. It's filled with so many passionate people and minds and feelings that really extend a lot farther than academics,' she said. She emphasized the importance of her own family's support, citing her loving parents, in helping her get to where she is today. Perhaps this is one reason she wants to give parents every opportunity to participate in school life. 'I think what I'd like parents to know is they have as much of a voice in school policy and culture as the students, as the teachers, as the staff. I would love to have greater parent collaboration in the coming years,' she said, adding that the outreach is likely to include updates to the school's communications strategies. From the beginning of her tenure at the school, Patton has also seen how important student wellness and safety are to academic success, so it will be a priority to ensure this is reflected in the school's policies and protocols. 'We're also looking at strengthening the identity of culture as well as tradition in the school, so getting more perspective from the student body about what that means, what Kanien'kehá:ka identity is all about, what are the school values,' said Patton. This approach is one reason Patton was selected for the role, according to Jacobs, as her outlook aligns with the KEC's emphasis on strengthening Kanien'kehá:ka culture, which will continue to be one of the core priorities in the years ahead. 'I've always been impressed with Sha'teiohserí:io's drive and her community vision, and that includes incorporating our ways and our culture, tsi niionkwarihò:ten, into everything that she does,' said Jacobs. A new associate principal at KSS will be needed, for which a callout will be coming soon. The school's current principal, Sarah Phillips, has decided to return to the classroom as a teacher for the time being, according to Jacobs. Lasante, meanwhile, will be moving from the position of resource teacher at Kateri School to become that facility's associate principal. 'We're really excited to welcome Melissa on board in her position,' said Jacobs, noting Lasante's extensive experience in education in Kahnawake, which goes back more than two decades, including at Step By Step Child and Family Center. 'She has a lot of the background and the leadership skills and qualities needed to fulfill the role of associate principal,' said Jacobs. One of her assets is the way she's proven adept at creating ties with community members, Jacobs said. 'That's what our whole system is based on is parental voice, parental guidance, parental connection, and it's so imperative to foster those bonds and establish good relationships with parents from the get-go, from when they enter into the KEC system, to know their perspective and their opinions are so valuable. They're their children's first teachers, so we can only work together to meet the needs of our students,' she said. marcus@ Marcus Bankuti, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .

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