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<title>Mohawks march for indigenous solidarity</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 7, 2013) Akwesasne Mohawks sent the Canadian government a message of native unity on Saturday. Hundreds of people marched across the two bridges from Massena, NY, to Cornwall, Ontario. Several tribal chiefs were among the marchers.The demonstration was part of a movement called &quot;Idle No More&quot; that&apos;s swept across Canada. It protests legislation that many First Nation people say threatens their land and water.The protest closed the border crossing for several hours. Despite a history of clashes with border officials, the march was a peaceful, family affair, full of drumming and singing. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21197/20130107/mohawks-march-for-indigenous-solidarity">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
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<title>Mohawks plan march on international bridge</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 4, 2013) A group of Mohawks is planning to march on the bridge to Canada near Massena, NY, and shut down traffic Saturday. The demonstration is a part of an indigenous rights movement that&apos;s spread across Canada. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21188/20130104/mohawks-plan-march-on-international-bridge">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
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<title>Kahnawake Mohawks Move Toward Traditional Self-Government</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 4, 2001) Kahnawake Mohawks near Montreal have taken a first step toward traditional self-government. Last week the tribe unveiled a set of agreements with the Canadian government that it calls the beginning of a new relationship. David Sommerstein reports. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/724/20010604/kahnawake-mohawks-move-toward-traditional-self-government">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
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