LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL THE EASTERN DOOR The sounds of cars honking, supportive words, rhythmic drums and lively singing echoed far and wide in Kanehsatake on Saturday, where a car convoy took place to raise awareness. The matter at the heart of the protest is once again the concerns which persist over the
Elder brings fight to human rights commission
Courtesy Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations Tears filled the eyes of Cheryl Scott as she spoke about the mistreatment her husband, Kanehsata’kehró:non Winston Nelson, was subjected to while in the care of the St. Eustache Hospital. “They cannot treat a human that way,” Scott said. “There are too many things that
Hydro line removal nearing completion
STEVE BONSPIEL THE EASTERN DOOR The final phase of the massive Hydro Quebec Line 2 Dismantlement project is here. According to Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) chief Lindsay LeBorgne and the lead on the project, all that is left to do is replanting trees. In a previous announcement made by the MCK, they
Bay projects head into final stages
TEHOSTERIHENS DEER The Eastern Door The Kahnawake Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is continuing construction on the completion of the beach, pond and marsh, and the long-awaited turtle nesting ground. Patrick Ragaz, the general manager of Field Science at KEPO, discussed new updates on the projects and possible completion date for the beach. “From
Beans: First Mohawk film voted best in Canada
COURTESY SEBASTIEN RAYMOND Making her 12-year-old heart tremendously proud, filmmaker and director Kahnawa’kehró:non Tracey Deer made Kanien’kehá:- ka history this week, big time. Deer’s first-ever feature film, “Beans” won best picture on the last night of the 2021 Canadian Screen Awards, along with the John Dunning best first feature award. “I was shocked,”
Kanesatake elections pushed
LAURENCE BRISSON DUBREUIL The Eastern Door While the Mohawk Council of Kanesatake (MCK) elections were expected to be called almost two months ago, the Council has officially confirmed that the elections have been postponed to July 31. MCK grand chief Serge Otsi Simon explained that extenuating circumstances, including the pandemic and his
Working in Greenland was an eye-opener
COURTESY LEONARD J. ATONNION BORDEAU In this week’s Blast from the Past, Kahnawakehró:non Leonard J. Atonnion Bordeau shared his once-in-a-lifetime experience of working as an ironworker in Greenland. The year was 1984, and Bordeau, who was 38-years-old at the time, had been working in the field since the age of 18. “I traveled
Elder demands accountability from hospital
Courtesy Cheryl Scott Several months after Kanesatake community member, Winston Nelson, arrived home from St. Eustache Hospital wearing nothing but a patient’s gown, an investigation confirmed he was not treated with the diligence and care expected of health care staff. The Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux (CISSS) des Laurentides,
A tribute to our tireless, hard-working nurses
Mask? Check. Goggles? Check. Face shield? Check. Dressing gown? Check. Superhero cape? Check and check. Although the nurses in the community may have gotten used to the high level of stress throughout their job this past year, Kahnawa’kehro:non are in awe of their consistent battle against this ruthless virus experienced by
Responsible birding for a healthy population
COURTESY ONAWA K. JACOBS While we all continue to put our best foot forward in the fight against COVID-19, birds in Kahnawake are in a battle of their own. Mycoplasmosis, better known as finch eye disease, is an infectious bacterial disease that affects the eyes and upper respiratory tract of birds. The
