A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Mental Health Program would like to extend a warm welcome to Melissa Jacobs-Swamp as the new Program Manager. Melissa enters into her new endeavour with a wealth of knowledge and expertise of mental health. Melissa is a Registered Social Worker, with a psychotherapy designation, from the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). She is also a registered social worker with the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des therapeutes...
Onkwe - is a group of Onkwehonwe who teaches traditional knowledge inherited from elder's farming and gardening techniques with families and youth of all generations. Onkwe was formed and shaped by our prophecies and prodded on climate change, Onkwe was created out of necessity. The small, but dedicated group started planting just east of Akwesasne, on a plot of land close to the new Akwesasne Freedom School site. They also grow verdant gardens at Tsionkwanatiio property. Two years ago, Donna...
By Tom Cook - Kanataken:iate. President Akwesasne Genealogy & Historical Society Akwesasne's Genealogy and Historical Society, Kahwatsi:re, was pleased to sponsor its 2024 Heritage Gathering March 2 at the Mohawk school. The theme was to recognize and honor our military veterans from the Revolutionary war to the present. Equally honored in the theme was the history of our foundational families – what our Mohawk people have lived, suffered, endured and overcome, to make the community we have t...
By Isaac White. A junior Akwesasne Cornwall Collegiate Vocational School (CCVS) student, Leiland Delormier, is making his mark in his own domain. Hailing from Akwesasne, Leiland is an exceptional young student. His passion lies in aesthetics-specifically, makeup and nails-a field of growing competition, recognition, and excellence. This year, Leiland participated in the highly regarded SKLZ competition, a platform that showcases the talents of students in various trades, from welding to woodwork...
The Salmon River Central School Drama Club will perform Disney's "The Little Mermaid Jr." this month. Students in grades 6-12 will put on three performances this year. Performances are scheduled for Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Each performance is expected to last for approximately one hour, making it ideal for families with young children. All are welcome to attend any of the performances. This is the first time Salmon River sixth grader Jules...
MALONE – Malone's thriving art community is honored to host Melanie Yazzie, an internationally acclaimed printmaker, painter, and sculptor, as the featured artist in The Thrive Project's inaugural artist-in-residence program. Ms. Yazzie invites art enthusiasts and students alike to delve into the heart of her Diné (Navajo) cultural heritage from March 26th to March 28th. In this exclusive program, school students will have the unique opportunity to be immersed in the multifaceted world of pr...
Denise Marie Porter (nee Oakes), 72, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at her residence. Born in Syracuse, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Audrey (Sawatis) Oakes. Denise was born on March 2, 1952 and raised in Akwesasne. In 1971, she moved to Niagara Falls to start her own family. Denise attended the Kelly Business School, as well as Niagara County Community College for Nursing. Denise was inspired, after the death of her mother, to study... Full story
MASSENA- Josephine N. Carney Tarbell, 90, of 146 Center Street, peacefully passed away on March 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Josephine was born on March 4, 1934 in Syracuse, daughter of the late Thomas and Nancy (Oakes) Tarbell. She married Donald F. Carney on June 5, 1953 in Syracuse. Donald predeceased her in 2016. She was a communicant of St. Regis Catholic Church and a homemaker who took great pride in raising her family. She loved playing Bingo, word searches,... Full story
AKWESASNE- Ronald M. "Rasenakaion" Jock, 50, of 7 St. Regis Road, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Massena Hospital. Rasenakaion was born on January 5, 1974 in Malone, son of Warren Jock and the late Patricia Ann (Jacobs) Jock. He was a graduate of Salmon River Central School and served in the US Marine Corps from 1992 until his honorable discharge in 1996. Ronald was a member of the Longhouse. He was a security guard at Queen Leaf in Akwesasne, having previously worked... Full story
Lot 37 Block B & Road Allowance between lots 33 Block C and Lot 37 Block B Hamilton Island Three-bedroom fully renovated 2400 sq. ft. cottage, including 2 ½ bathrooms with a bright sunroom. This cottage includes - Drilled well, Water softener, Iron filter, appliances, 2 pile driven docks w/ 10,000lb boat lift, two sea doo electric lifts, 320 sq. ft. storage shed, lawn sprinkler system, paved driveway, newly built composite deck, small full height basement, new windows and shingles installed in 2015, and new siding in 2022. This is a seasonal...
Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in the Estate of Mary A. David. All creditors must represent their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by April 4, 2024. Any creditors shall contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 518-358-6300....
Salary: PTECE $47,563.93-$49,466.69 Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Centre Supervisor, and the Ministry of Education (MEd) license, and the College of Early Childhood Educators, the incumbent is responsible for providing a positive learning environment that enhances and supports each child’s cultural, physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive development in conjunction with team members. Qualifications: Ontario College Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Two (2) years’ experience in childcare. Maintain reg...
Enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to paid vacation time, You will be empowered to achieve work-life balance in all that you do. Apply online at caamgmt.com/find-a-job/ For more information, please email [email protected]...
Salary: SP06 $56,374.52 - $61,749.50 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Early Learning Integration Facilitator, the Special Needs Specialist is responsible for assessing the needs of children through applied behavioral analysis or other research-based tools and to ensure appropriate modification through individualized plans in inclusive educational programs. This includes support to children, families, and staff enrolled in childcare, K3-K5 and drop-in programs. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education with three (3) y...
The US Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products, and its experts now say that the lead contamination extends beyond the cinnamon applesauce pouches that were recalled in October. The agency said Wednesday, March 6, that expanded testing has identified several brands of ground cinnamon with elevated levels of lead. The FDA says that more than 460 confirmed and suspected cases of lead poisoning have been tied to applesauce pouches sold under the...
by Melinda Myers Spring cleaning, indoors and out, is a long-standing tradition for many households. But as we learn more about the important pollinators, insect-eating toads, songbirds, and beneficial insects, the more we realize we need to adjust some of our timing and methods. It is safe to remove winter protection, such as mulch, when the temperatures begin hovering around freezing or your plants are beginning to sprout. Keep some frost protection handy just in case you need to protect any...
Salmon River Central School District, is currently accepting applications for the following position: Registered Nurse Application Deadline: Until filled Full job description and application can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert, Assistant Superintendent Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 The Salmon River Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age,...
By Isaac White. The Four Winds Casino in Hartford, Michigan, became the scene of an elaborate scheme to steal casino funds in July 2023. The casino operates on land held in trust for the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, classifying it as Indian Country under U.S. law. The episode began when the casino's main switchboard received a call from a Mexican phone number with a Cancun area code. The caller, claiming to be Charles Martinez, the Tribal Chairman of the Pokagon Band, requested to speak...
By Gabriella Angeleti. The Art Newspaper. Significant revisions to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) announced by the US Department of the Interior (DOI) went into effect this month, prompting museums across the country to cover up their displays of Native American artefacts. The retooled regulations significantly affect how US museums administer, exhibit and ultimately repatriate Native American human remains and sacred artefacts. The original NAGPRA was passed in 1990, after decades of lobbying by Native...
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Salary: DS12 $47,000.12 - $48,880.17 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Superintendent of Early Learning, the Program Support Officer is responsible for the supervision of the Private Home Day Care Program, as well as providing assistance and support within the Early Learning Program on projects and programs pertaining to building reception, administrative, operational and budgeting duties. This position requires the ability to multi-task and to work independently, exercising sound judgment, and initiative. Qualifications: Two (2)...
WARRANT Cornwall, ON – Christopher Degonzaque, 51, of Akwesasne, was arrested on March 10, 2024, on the strength of an outstanding warrant. It is alleged on March 4, 2024, the man breached his conditional sentence order, and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On March 10, 2024, the man was taken into custody by a Canada Services Border Agency officer and turned over to the CPS. The warrant was executed, and he was held for a bail hearing....
By Isaac White. The Apache Stronghold, a coalition of tribal citizens from the San Carlos Tribe alongside other Native American groups, faced a major legal defeat on a recent Friday. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, in a razor-thin 6-5 decision, favored the interests of mining giants Rio Tinto and BHP in the Resolution Copper project. This ruling underscores a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict between the preservation of sacred indigenous lands and the interests of large mining corporations. The 9th Circuit, a critical entity in the...
Continued from last week. We, the Haudenosaunee, have clear choices about the future. One of the choices which we have faced is whether to become Westernized, or to remain true to the Way of Life our forefathers developed for us. We have stated our understanding of the history of the changes that have created the present conditions. We have chosen to remain Haudenosaunee, and within the context of our Way of Life, to set a course of liberation for ourselves and the future generations. Our liberation process is not one that is exclusive to us...
By Amy M. Echo-Hawk. Native American Rights Fund. By Shannon Jones. Bay Mills Indian Community. WASHINGTON, D.C. – The leaders of 30 Tribal Nations in the Great Lakes region sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging the United States to speak out against the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline’s trespass on the Bad River Band’s land. Last June, a federal district court held that Enbridge has been knowingly trespassing on the Bad River Reservation since 2013 and ordered them to stop operating Line 5 on tribal land by 2026. Enbridge appealed the case...
