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A Parade of Thank-you’s

Written by on 12 May 2020

Today marked ‘The Community Drive By Salute,’ parade in Kahnawà:ke. The parade was held this morning in the community, departing from the Sports Complex at 11:30 and ending at the Kateri Memorial Hospital Center. 100 vehicles took part in the parade including a Peacekeeper escort and a half dozen school buses. Kahnawakeró:non decorated the parade route with homemade signs thanking the front-line workers. The parade was a display of support for first responders, volunteers and all those who have been on the front-lines since the start of the Pandemic.

Residents flocked outside to witness the event. Clint Meloche offering his support:

“Clint Meloche, I’m here to support all of the front-line workers, the Peacekeepers, everybody who helps our community survive. I think it shows our community appreciation that everybody that they’re helping: nia:wenkowa.”

Offering her good wishes, Dreamer Delaronde:

“My name is Dreamer Delaronde and we’re here to support all of the front-line workers and first responders. My grandfather was in the hospital and we’re just showing support. I love it, I think it’s super fun. It’s a good thing for my daughter too, it’s nice to be together as a community doing something nice for our front-line workers.”