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Health Canada, Kahnawake reach pact

by Laurence Brisson Dubreuil -

LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR In the latest effort to move toward entering the cannabis industry, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) announced that on Monday, July 5, they signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Health Canada. With respect to cannabis cultivation and processing on the territory, the agreement provides

The life of a residential school survivor

by Steve Bonspiel -

Trigger warning: This article contains graphic details and strong reference to sexual abuse. STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR The first thing you notice about Mi’kmaq elder Nick Huard is his sense of humour. He can laugh about anything. He’s used it to survive over his 72 years, first in a tough upbringing in

A map to help bring about justice

by Callie Giaccone -

COURTESY NWAC With ceaseless efforts to acknowledge, honour, and find missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG), the Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) has created an online interactive map to track these deaths. “The phenomenon of the disappearance of such a large number of women is a genocide,” said Lynne

Cancel Canada Day

by Callie Giaccone -

COURTESY RUSTY NOLAN On July 1, as people around the country gather at barbecues and terrasses, adorning themselves with red and white and waving the Canadian Flag, many have asked what are they really representing? In light of recent events in which unmarked graves of young children are being uncovered all over

Calls for Raphaël André’s tent to be permanent

by Laurence Brisson Dubreuil -

Laurence Brisson Dubreuil, The Eastern Door Since its opening in early February, the Raphaël André Memorial Tent has welcomed thousands of homeless Montrealers in search of comfort, security and a sense of community. While it was announced last week that the city had extended the tent's permit to operate in Cabot Square

The pain of not knowing what happened

by Marisela Amador -

COURTESY JUSTICE FOR TIFFANY MORRISON FACEBOOK PAGE On the 15th anniversary of Tiffany Morrison’s death, her family continues to search for answers and justice. Her older sister Melanie Morrison has made it her mission to keep her face and story in the public awareness sphere to help find the person responsible for

“They didn’t win, we are still here”

by Callie Giaccone -

FILE PHOTO After Bill C-5 passed earlier this month, the federal government is now officially recognizing September 30 as the National day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day). This sacred day was introduced by the strength and determination of Phyllis Jack-Webstad. The brave woman retold the story of her first day in

Raising alpacas to teach traditions

by Laurence Brisson Dubreuil -

Five-year-old Brandon Ionescu feeding treats to alpacas during a community member open door day at Skywatcher Alpaca Farm in Kanehsatake. (LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL, THE EASTERN DOOR) When driving along the forested roads of Kanehsatake, few people would know to keep an eye out for the fluffy animals that make up the

Opening up, one step at a time

by Callie Giaccone -

With the help of fearless leaders and the relentless strength and diligence of this powerful collective, Kahnawake is no longer in a state of an emergency. Over the past 17 months and 217 Facebook lives later, along with countless consultations and press releases, the Task Force sat down for its final

UNDRIP bill reaches end of its journey

by Marisela Amador -

FILE PHOTO Bill C-15, which aims to implement the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), received royal assent on Monday, officially becoming law in Canada. The Liberal-backed legislation passed the third reading in the Senate, last Wednesday (June 16) 61-10. This passed even after repeated attempts by the Mohawk

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