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The recent tabling of Bill 96, which sets out to further protect the French language in Quebec, has stirred criticism from many in the province; including one outspoken Kanien’kehá:ka leader who calls the proposed legislation a new form of colonization.

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.

After announcing a positive COVID-19 case at the Kateri Memorial Hospital (KMHC), the Kahnawake COVID-19 Task Force confirmed late this week that all in-patient residents who were contacts of the positive case have tested negative.

Throughout shutdowns, event cancellations, isolation and the other ever-evolving obstacles, Kahnawa’kehró:non Atewenniióstha Jacobs has not stopped promoting the importance of Kanienʼkéha.

After an involved campaign and the tireless work of the COVID-19 Task Force, mixed with community solidarity, the vaccination rollout has come to an end.

COURTESY KARIHWIIÓSTHA MONTOUR Last week, Kahnawake lost a beloved community member, 101-year-old Dorris Kawennanó:ron Montour. She passed away peacefully at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Centre (KMHC).

This article was written in collaboration with Eastern Door reporter Callie Giaccone. With just above 50 percent of all eligible Kahnawa’kehró:non having received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, local health officials expressed their concerns about the noticeable drop in appointments booked over the last few days.

OkaThrough an official attorney’s letter, five Kanehsata’kehró:non have requested the delay of the judicial review in the legal actions against a recent municipality of Oka bylaw, pending a full community consultation process.

VIRGINIE ANN THE EASTERN DOOR Safety measures signs for COVID-19 quickly became part of our reality. Last year, whispers of a new disease made their way around the world, as images coming from Wuhan, China, showed the first complete lockdown caused by the COVID-19 virus.

The first members started to receive their shots in the community COURTESY FACEBOOK PAGE OF THE MOHAWK COUNCIL OF KANESATAKE Not only did last weekend’s storm cover the town in snow, but it also brought along a fresh feeling of hopefulness.