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  • June 3, 2021

    Fight for Mohawk land continues

    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.

  • June 3, 2021

    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.

  • May 10, 2021

    Gaming bill moves to Senate

    After criticizing the House of Commons last week for passing the third reading of Bill C-218 - the Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK)

  • May 6, 2021

    Fighting for Onkwehón:we women’s rights

    COURTESY COURTNEY MONTOUR Mary Two-Axe Earley was a powerful woman who affected change, yet far too many people don’t know who she is.

  • April 13, 2021

    Dan David’s award-worthy life in journalism

                                                                   COURTESY THAIORONIÓHTE DAN DAVID It’s with a playful sense of humour and a certain humbleness, that Thaioronióhte Dan David has been named the recipient of the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s (CJF)

  • April 7, 2021

    Celebrating local trans voices

    Courtesy of Unsplash Wednesday marked the 12th anniversary of the global event known as Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), a day of recognition focused on celebrating the lives and experiences of trans people.

  • March 17, 2021

    Bishop’s student quits diversity force

    After facing public accusations of racism, tokenism and whitewashing, the Task Force on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at Bishop’s University (BU)

  • March 9, 2021

    Indigenous students denounce racism at Bishop's University

    An issue outlined by the students is the university's current land acknowledgement, which states that Bishop’s is “proud to be located on the traditional territory of the Abenaki people.” The group described the statement as "insensitive"

  • February 25, 2021

    Remembering those we lost

    (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)

  • February 22, 2021

    Motion calls for race-based COVID-19 data

    [spu popup="10211"][/spu]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.