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Peacekeepers expand presence in Tioweró:ton with proposed substation

By Lucas-Matthew Marsh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Iori:wase The Kahnawake Peacekeepers are planning on expanding their presence in Tioweró:ton with a new substation to match the need. Kahnawake Peacekeepers Public Relations Officer Kyle Zachary told Iorì:wase the project will be the first major expansion beyond its main station in Kahnawake. “Having a satellite station up there is a necessity at this point,” Zachary stressed. Up until now, Peacekeepers in the territory have been residing in the caretaker’s cabin while stationed…

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