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As the vaccine eligibility scope widens throughout the province, tangible measures to provide access to Indigenous people living in the greater Montreal area are gaining traction, as the city opens three COVID-19 vaccination sites specifically adapted for the population.

The vaccination uptake in Kahnawake is set to continue rising, as 16 and 17-year-old community members will soon have the opportunity to receive their first dose.

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.

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.

COURTESY GOOGLEMAPS Two nurses were terminated on Tuesday at a Joliette CLSC after Jocelyne Ottawa, who is Atikamekw, alleged that they had mocked and taunted her with racist insults.

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"

COURTESY KRISTAL STACEY A historical decision was made, as the United States Air Force modified their identification tag policy in order to increase the recognition of Onkwehón:we people in the military.

(COURTESY SUZANNE JACOBS) Lexi Fox, left, fell victim to bullying, and she has had a huge impact on the community.

(COURTESY DAVID TUAN BUI) Since working for The Eastern Door, David Tuan Bui has broadcasted lacrosse for K103.7 FM and LacrosseTV.

(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)