A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Doug Kanentiio George. Delegates from the Akwesasronon Shonatater:ron (Residential School Survivors organization) took part in the "National Gathering on Unmarked Burials" conference in Vancouver, BC from January 16-18. The group monitored sessions as follows: Importance of Data Sovereignty and Access to Records in the Search and Recovery of Missing Children Indigenous Archives How to Access Records National Archives Research Youth Voices of Survivors Families The Power of Data Indigenous...
By Isaac White. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a motion submitted by the state of New York to have a case brought by the Seneca Nation thrown out was denied on January 26th, allowing the lawsuit to continue forward. This action was initiated by the Seneca Nation in an effort to compel the defendants to stop using an invalid easement on land belonging to them. The litigation is the result of an agreement made in 1954 between the Seneca Nation, and the state of New York, acting through the New York State Thruway...
By Isaac White. The Planning and Infrastructure Division of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe made an announcement that it has been given a grant in the amount of $10,235,200 to improve the safety of drivers along a 4.2-mile stretch of Route 37. The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced on Enniska/February 1, 2023 that it will be using funding from the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program to redesign the roadway to add a center turning lane. These monies...
February 1-7, 2023 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and Child and Youth Mental Health Services (CYMHS) at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is working towards better meeting needs and improving care for local youth who have or are at risk of developing eating disorders. As the number of young people across Canada and regionally seeking treatment for mental illness including eating disorders has spiked since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Youth Services Bureau has invited CYMHS staff to participate in eating disorder...
Three young female athletic have been inducted into the 2023 North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame (NAIAHF) in the team category. Iakokwenienstha Porter, Taylor Francis, Jenna Thompson along with teammates on the 2017 NIFA Ladies Team Indigenous Soccer team were inducted in January. The 2017 NIFA Ladies Team Indigenous Soccer team was recognized for winning gold in the World Indigenous Games not once, but twice. Their first gold medal was achieved against Team Brazil at the games...
AKWESASNE – Benjamin Joseph Kelly, age 94, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Massena Hospital, where he had been a patient. Benjamin was born on October 8, 1928 in Saranac Lake to Benjamin Joseph and Anna Bero Kelly. His parents met at the Trudeau Tuberculosis Sanitarium, where he was a patient and she was a nurse aide. Benjamin's father died when he was two years old and at that point, he and his sister were raised in Akwesasne with his grandparents Charlotte Hill Bero and Louis B... Full story
By Kaniehtonkie. In last week's paper, Indian Time included a story on Iakwa'shatste' Ties to the Land Project. Iakwa'shatste' worked closely with Ian Clute – Two House Designs to make snowshoes. Indian Time had the opportunity to talk to Clute and take a close look at his work and the process behind his creations. The name Two House Designs mirrors Clute's Kaniekeha – Mohawk name Tehanonhsake, meaning "he has two houses." For much of Clute's work, he's self-taught. For making the snowshoes, he...
AKWESASNE – Howard Jerome "Howie" Jock, "Sakohawitha", Bear Clan, 55, of 2 James Thompson Road, Akwesasne, Ontario passed away surrounded by his family on February 4, 2023 after a brief illness. Howie was born on February 20, 1967, the son of the late Ann (Chubb) and Edgar Jock. He was the youngest son of the "Jock Boys" and yet still like a big brother to so many people he met along the way. Howie was a doer and didn't sit idle for too long. He was always helping someone out with whatever t... Full story
Bessie Thomas Newvine joined her parents Louis and Louise Thomas and her five brothers, Eddie, Abe, Mike, Richard, and Leonard when she passed away quietly at her home in Syracuse with her devoted daughter at her side. She is survived by her children Pam, Butch, Penny, Jamie, and Curt, and two grandchildren Kyle and Jess and a lot of nieces and nephews. Bessie was born in St. Regis Village (Kanatakon) and attended St. Regis Village School. Private services were held for Bessie Thomas... Full story
The Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers would like to send our greetings and thank yous to everyone that attended and helped out during the mid-winter ceremonies. It takes everyone coming together as one and using a good mind to put these ceremonies through for Sonkwaiatison. We could not have done this without the people that brought in and prepared the foods for the ceremonies, cleaned the longhouse, and the young men that cut wood, and took care of the woodstoves to keep the people warm during the mid-winter ceremonies. We would also like...
By Andy Gardner. The 2022-23 winter sports regular season is winding down and playoffs draw near. Recently, Massena downed Madrid-Waddington and Salmon River defeated Norwood-Norfolk. Salmon River boys hockey picked up wins against Ogdensburg and St. Lawrence Central. Sunday, Feb. 5, girls basketball, Massena 46, Madrid-Waddington 34 – In the road win at Madrid, Madison LaDuke fashioned 14 points to lead the Raiders. Chyler Richards scored 11 points. For the Yellowjackets, Hailey Marcellus netted 10 points. Sunday, Feb. 5, girls hockey, A...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club Dues for 2023 You can mail in your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS: Feb. 10th-Arthur (Artie) Jacobs, Emily Thompson, William Oakes, & Irv MacLaren Feb. 11th –Lori Thompson & Lucille Peters Feb. 12th-Mary Wainman & Helen Arno F... Full story
A petition to be named Administrator for the Estate of Nancy J. Hopps, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Neal Hopps in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by February 7, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any creditors shall contact the Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300....
ST. REGIS MISSION MASS INTENTIONS FEBRUARY 6-15, 2023 ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING MASKS AT ALL TIMES. THURSDAY FERUARY 9, 2023 10:10 AM TSIIONKW-ANONHTSO:TE Offered for :Marita Skidders by the St. Regis Family THURSDAY FERUARY 9, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Michael H. Francis Memorial Birthday by the St. Regis Family SATURDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Joseph Martin 25-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Family SUNDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for:...
Letters of testamentary for the Estate of Abraham C. Terrance, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Robert J. King. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Robert J. King. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than February 21, 2023....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Patricia Thomas, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Steve Jacobs. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Steve Jacobs. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than February 25, 2023....
A petition to be named Executor in the Nelson P. Sawatis, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Joseph Sawatis in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Nelson P. Sawatis’ will or the appointment of Joseph Sawatis as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by February 11, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any creditors s...
BUCKSHOT, Mary Ann “Warianne” – passed away peacefully with family at her side, on Monday January 30, 2023 at the Cornwall Community Hospital at the age of 79 years. Mary attended school at St. Regis Village School and soon moved to Toronto working as a Nurse’s Aide for many years before returning home. She was the caregiver to her mother, while she cared for many as a Personal Support Worker at Iakhihsohtha Lodge Home for the Aged. Mary also helped with working at the family business Buckshot’s Convenience Store. She will be greatly missed. L... Full story
WAIMEA, KAUAʻI — Today, kalo farmers and subsistence fishers from West Kauaʻi filed suit against the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) for failing to require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the major hydro project being proposed for the Waimea River. The project’s environmental assessment (EA) and “finding of no significant impact” was approved by outgoing DLNR Chairperson Suzanne Case during her last week in the position, right before the Christmas holidays, and without any public hearings. “DLNR cannot issue...
by Melinda Myers Keep gardening longer with less muscle strain and fatigue with these pain-free gardening techniques. You'll not only keep your garden looking its best but also make it a more enjoyable experience. Keep tools handy to reduce the number of trips from the garden back to your garage or shed. A garden tool bag or bucket with a wrap-around tool organizer works well for small hand tools. Purchase a mobile garden tool caddy or convert a discarded wheeled golf bag, shopping cart, or...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council extends appreciation, as well as a well-deserved congratulation, to two educational leaders for taking part in a new partnership with the New York State Department of Education (NYSED). Tribal Sub-Chief Agnes Sweets Jacobs and Director of Education Stephanie Cook have been named to the NYSED's inaugural Indigenous Education Commissioner's Advisory Council (CAC). "Niawenkó:wa/Thank you very much to NYSED's Board of Regents Chancellor Lester...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Home Improvement Program (HIP) is conducting its bi-annual call-out for home repair applications for 2023/2024. Information from the applications, on home repair needs across the southern portion of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, will be used to develop the HIP’s projected Materials/Supplies list for upcoming projects in 2023/2024. Applications for assistance can be picked up at the reception desk at Ionkwakiohkwaróron Tribal Administration Building. They can also be downloaded from the SRMT website under Publ...
February 20 to February 24, 9am to 12am Trinity Catholic School, Massena $25. If you qualify for free/reduced lunch of the Sustaining Hope Scholarship -camp is free Register on the Trinity Catholic School website: www.trinitycatholicschool.net...
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of Sharon M. Cree, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Robert J. Cree in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Sharon M. Cree’s will or the appointment of Robert J. Cree as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by March 2, 2023. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any creditor shall c...
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of James E. Bero and Beatrice Bero, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Rory Bero in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of James E. Bero and/or Beatrice’s will or the appointment of Rory Bero as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by March 3, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their i...
