(Chloe Emond-Lane The Eastern Door) A small powwow took place at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre on Saturday, to help lift the elders’ spirits after being isolated for close to three months now. Senior patients and residents were able to watch the performances through the hospital windows while their loved ones gathered
Author: Chloe Emond-Lane
Kahnawake joins anti-racism protest
What spirituality can teach us about ourselves
(Courtesy Pixabay.com) Geraldine Standup, along with her son Mike, launched a spiritual teachings program at Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) about a year-and-a-half ago, but a recent Facebook post about this Family and Wellness initiative served as a reminder that Mike and Geraldine are still available for appointments – especially during
Addicts in isolation have places to turn to
Community stands in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en
(Chloe Emond-Lane, The Eastern Door) Following the organized protests happening across Canada to stand in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en First Nation’s anti-pipeline campaign, community members gathered last Thursday afternoon (January 16), armed with signs and flags to show their support against the “Coastal Gaslink” pipeline. On the brisk afternoon supporters met at
“The Journey Home” for survivors of sexual trauma
Kahnawake Shakotiia'takehnhas Community Services (KSCS) has launched a support group for women that have survived sexual trauma, and they hope it takes hold for the future, to help many community members. Developed by support counsellors at KSCS, Amanda Winslade and Jean O’Conner, the 10-week long program offers a rather different approach
Remembering the little farm off the 207
Cultivating a new garden for the elders
This summer at the Turtle Bay Elders’ Lodge, staff has been taking steps to expand the garden that is being built on the lot. The garden project was first proposed by the Lodge’s activity department and was initially approved for funding by the board of the Kahnawake Shako’tiiatakehnhas Community Services (KSCS)