(COURTESY CRAIG COMMANDA) The piece is called “We Remember” by Anishinaabe artist Craig Commanda. The artist created the 20x16 canvas piece with paint, beads and fabrics in remembrance of the MMIWG of his community The 11th annual vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans and Two-Spirit Relatives (MMIWG) took place
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Hydro tower removal progressing
Motion calls for race-based COVID-19 data
On February 22, Montreal’s City Council will be voting on a motion that calls on provincial and federal public health authorities to collect COVID-19 data based on race and socioeconomic status. (LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR) As research across the word emerges about the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations,
Daycare outbreak causes anguish
(LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR) Parents of children at Step by Step Child and Family Center have been in a constant state of worry since an outbreak declared at the daycare last Thursday has required children and families to isolate. The three positive cases represent the first COVID-19 outbreak recorded in
Environmental characterization work at G&R
The G&R recycling site borders Kanesatake, St. Placide and the municipality of Oka. (COURTESY ANONYMOUS SOURCE) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and
Marquis’ meteoric rise at the Council
(COURTESY KARLIE MARQUIS) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook. But when a large portion
Eternal love for the outdoors
(COURTESY VIVIAN OKE) Vivian Oke’s son-in-law cleared a path to make sure she could still practice her outdoor activities. Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription
Tobacco store owner called out
(Marisela Amador The Eastern Door) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook. But when a
New foundation to focus on the youth
(Marisela Amador The Eastern Door) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook. But when a
Building a safe place for homeless
(Marisela Amador The Eastern Door) Dear Readers: As an essential service that is still open during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Eastern Door is fighting hard to keep news like this flowing, in our print product, though an online subscription at www.eastermdoor.com and here, for free, on our website and Facebook. But when a
