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(VIRGINIE ANN 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.

(COURTESY LLOYD PHILLIPS) 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.

Engagement in the TC, September 23, 1990 (bottom left), and the official, “second” wedding at 101 Ahsennénhson same date, five years later in 1995, with the late Frank Natawe as the officiant.

(Steve Bonspiel The Eastern Door) Protests have erupted worldwide as people continue to reel in shock and horror by the killing of George Floyd at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers, with one, Derek Chauvin, kneeling on Floyd’s neck for nine minutes.

(Marisela Amador The Eastern Door)  Months after the Kahnawake rail blockade that was erected in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation in BC came down, the sacred fire keeps burning.

For those who attend the longhouse or church, the calls for social distancing may be hard on their spirituality.  “We’ve been participating in giving thanks as a family in our own ways and each time it’s been a boost for our morale,” said Raven Swamp.  “We eliminate all the distractions of the house.

 (Courtesy Andrea Meloche)  While COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving issue, Kahnawa’kehró:non are taking measures to protect the health and safety of community members, to limit the spread of this pandemic.

 (Marisela Amador, The Eastern Door) The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB) recently received a brand new custom-made UTV to help fight the increasingly intense brush fire season.

 (Marisela Amador, The Eastern Door) Kahnawake’s Medical Transportation just added new wheels to its fleet. The Kahnawake Fire Brigade (KFB), who has been running the transportation service since 1996, received five new vehicles last week to better serve the community.

More than 10 Indigenous artists, groups, duets and solos took part in the festive event aimed to support Native voices and raise awareness. (Natalia Fedosieieva, The Eastern Door)