A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Albany, N.Y. (April 14, 2020) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has modified a plan to address sediment contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Grasse River Superfund Site (also called Alcoa Aggregation) in Massena, New York. The modification calls for removal of an additional 90,000 cubic yards of sediment from an area of the river near Snug Harbor, instead of capping. "EPA continues to listen closely and respond to the needs of this community as a priority, a...
By: Jaclyn Hall The youth in Akwesasne got a special treat on Thursday, April 9th. The Akwesasne Child and Family Services partnered with the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and CKON Radio to host a special edition of Radio Bingo. The first edition of Kids Kanieńkehá:ka Radio Bingo was hosted, free of charge for the youth in Akwesasne. By phoning into ACFS and requesting bingo cards, families were able to have bingo cards delivered right to their homes. Families who were fortunate enough to play K...
By Andy Gardner Two Akwesasne residents have tested positive for novel coronavirus, which causes the COVID-19 respiratory disease. According to the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Emergency Operations Center, they are both being monitored by Franklin County Public Health. Officials declined to say where in the community they are, citing patient privacy concerns. One person who was diagnosed several weeks ago has completed mandatory isolation, according to a statement from the EOC. Officials say everyone should continue to practice social distancing....
Reprinted with permission from Indain Country Today Media Monday, April 13, 2020. The coronavirus continues to batter the Navajo Nation, which saw a total of 216 new cases and six additional deaths over the weekend. The new cases reported between Friday and Monday evening bring the total to 813, with 28 deaths, according to the Navajo Department of Health. The Navajo Epidemiology Center reported an additional 85 positive border-town cases. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the tribe is...
By: Jaclyn Hall All throughout Akwesasne and surrounding areas the definition of frontliners is evolving. The brave people who work tirelessly to provide the community with essential services during this pandemic are beginning to be recognized. Just about all public organizations have been closed to the public, some shut down completely, forcing employees to work from home. Services that were deemed essential remain in operation and open to the public. Occupations such as gas attendants, bank...
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Lois A. Thomas, 80, of 378 State Route 37, was lovingly cared for by her children at her home before peacefully passing on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at the University of Vermont Health Network at Alice Hyde Medical Center with family by her side. Lois was born May 3, 1939 in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Henry and Catherine (Casey) White. She attended high school in Massena and later graduated from college with a teaching degree. She continued her education in Sudbury, Ontario at Cambrian Co... Full story
On April 13, 2020, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne passed MCR 2020/21 - #003 to enact the Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law. The Akwesasne Emergency Curfew Law was enacted as a health and safety measure in our fight against the spread of COVID-19 and serves to provide clear directives to our community members on the following emergency measures which are now in place: 1. All residents of Akwesasne shall remain at their place of residence between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Only essential...
Total COVID-19 cases in Canada: 27,557 diagnoses and 954 deaths (as of April 15, 10:30 a.m. ET) Alberta - 1,870 cases, including 48 deaths (914 resolved) British Columbia - 1,517 cases, 72 deaths (942 resolved) Manitoba - 246 cases, 4 deaths (99 resolved) New Brunswick - 116 cases (70 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador - 244 cases, 3 deaths (149 resolved) Northwest Territories - 5 cases Nova Scotia - 517 cases, 3 deaths (124 resolved) Ontario - 7,953 cases, 334 deaths (3,902 resolved) Prince Edward Island - 25 cases (23 resolved) Quebec -...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Kanieńkehá:ka Nation has been known throughout history as a fierce and strong nation. To any outsider looking in, this may seem true. But for those of us who are living inside the “boundaries” of Akwesasne, we see and feel differently. As much as we would like to keep things positive during this stressful and uncertain time, there is an issue that has arisen in Akwesasne and it needs to be addressed. We are now in our 5th week of a multinational shutdown. So, how has this multinational shutdown affected Akwesasne, a multinat...
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April 15, 2020. Malone, NY. Franklin County Public Health and Franklin County Emergency Operation Center report that as of this release there are a total of 12 individuals with confirmed tests for COVID-19 in Franklin County. There are an additional 54 individuals that are “Suspect” (a confirmed primary contact with a known positive individual or an individual that is exhibiting the signs and symptoms of COVID-19) and a total of 138 individuals are currently quarantined. 206 people have tested negative. Everyone should be extremely cau...
By Doug George-Kanentiio Akwesasne Mohawk I was fortunate to work with a highly skilled, compassionate and effective group of first responders called the Akwesasne Emergency Team. A volunteer, mostly female, unit serving the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory; the Team saved hundreds of lives and was highly respected by the Mohawk people. We all had certain levels of training including instruction on something called “triage” in which the lead EMT had the authority to make critical decisions as to which patient in a multi victim incident received med...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist Driving around on spring weekends makes me sad. It’s because I always pass at least one family out on the lawn in an American Gothic configuration: shovel in hand, maybe with their spouse and kids. There’s a cute little tree from the garden center on one side of them, and a wicked deep hole in the ground on the other. If I wasn’t so bashful, I’d stop and offer my condolences. Clearly, they are having a funeral for the tree. Here’s an arborist joke: What do you call a three-foot deep planting...
When I first held you in my arms I swore I’d love you everyday but there was something I forgot to tell you sometimes mothers go away I never meant to hurt you and hope you understand that any tears I’ve caused you we’re not a part of a plan sometimes bad things happen and it’s hard to tell you why but it always breaks a mother’s heart to see her children cry now I hope you’re listening it’s important that you do for I want to tell you all about the love I have for you a mother’s love is special it’s a bond we will always share whether I a...
April 14, 2020. There are currently 99 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in St. Lawrence County. No new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department. As of April 14th, 38 (thirty-eight) individuals have been released from isolation (they have recovered). 1 (one) case is currently hospitalized. New York State Department of Health’s definition of End of Isolation below: The New York State Department of Health defines End of Isolation by the following conditions: · At least 3 days (72 hours) have passed since re...
With the facility being closed we had to get creative to do give-a-ways for Easter. We made a Snye Recreation Facebook Page and held the Jellybean Counting Contest and the Basket Give-a-way! We had a good response for all contests we held for Easter and we were lucky enough to have the Easter Bunny stop in for a visit. Easter Jellybean Guessing Game Winner: Wahiahawi Heather Jacobs guessed 719. There was 726 Jellybeans. Heather wins a $100.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card - Congratulations Wahiahawi! CKON EASTER TRIVIA FOR ADULTS Nicki King Lucy Lazore Ka...
(printed in the Winter 1999 edition of the Haudenosaunee Runner) I have been assigned this duty at this time. The Creator who dwells in the sky decided that this is the way it should be when he created the earth. People should populate the earth. So it is right that I, on our side of the clans speak to you (the infant). You have arrived at this place with this family and this certain clan. The one who dwells in the sky sent you here to this place he created for all of us who have a right to live here. He created all of us and created the earth...
Farmers may apply to enroll grasslands in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup now through May 15. CRP Grasslands provides a way for farmers to protect grassland and pastures, while maintaining the land as working grazing land. The program emphasizes support for grazing operations and plant and animal biodiversity, while protecting land under the greatest threat of conversion or development. Through CRP Grasslands, participants retain the right to conduct common grazing practices, such as haying, mowing or harvesting seed...
1. Wahón:nise iá:ken né:'e kí:ken iakón:kwe - Long ago they say this woman 2. Iakotsi'tsaiénthon ne akoten'èn:rakon - She planted flowers in her yard 3. Aten'enhrákta nonkwá:ti iakoiénthon ne iotitshà:ni - Near the fence side she planted petunas (literally they are ambitious) 4. Tánon aten'enhrà:ke né:'e iotiráthen ne ohrhon'kehnékha otsì:tsia - And on the fence the morning glories climbed 5. Khia'tewahsóhkwake ó:ni' ne iotsi'tsianentákhon aten'enhraktónkie kón:nete - Many colors of hollyhocks...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club took the initiative to help raise the spirits of the young families in Akwesasne by organizing a community wide ABGC Vehicle Easter Egg Hunt. They challenged families to take a trip around Akwesasne – from the safety of their vehicle – in search of 'eggs' posted up throughout the community, from April 8th to 10th. Many families went out in search of the hidden Easter eggs in an attempt to find all eleven signs with an Easter egg on the front. The E...
On Monday April 6th, Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness began their first week of an ongoing scavenger hunt encouraging the youth to stay active while adding a local spin onto the scavenger hunt. Each day, one of the ladies at Iakwa'shatste takes a photo in front of a location with a vague clue and posts it on Iakwa'shatste Facebook page. It was up to families to guess the location of where the photo was taken. For example, on day 1 of the scavenger hunt, Iakwa'shatste's Elisha King stood in front of...
Submitted by Laura Weber, Family, Health & Well-Being Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Franklin County With all of this extra time being spent at home, you may be finding yourself making more trips to the fridge or kitchen for a snack. If you notice yourself snacking more, it's even more imperative that you monitor your portion sizes for your main meals. The following advice is taken from the Idaho plate method. You can find more information at www.platemethod.com. For starters, make sur...
Day sixteen. It’s a big day! I woke up before 11:30am! And its Suzy’s birthday! So, pizza party!!! Not for our dog, Suzy obviously, but for us! She only gets dog treats; we get the pizza. Treats and snacks and naps and snacks and treats. Day seventeen. Today is Walmart parking lot chic. Onesies for our essential run and I’m not going to lie, it’ll probably be a couple days till I take it off. Day nineteen. The floor is lava. The bed is safe. Day twenty. Step one, get out of the onesie. I know I’m gross, please don’t judge me. Step two, throw...
The federal minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller says that even though the number of COVID-19 cases on reserves remains low, no one should be complacent. As of Thursday, April 9, 2020, there were 46 cases of confirmed COVID-19 in First Nation communities on reserves, and eleven cases in Nunavut. During a news conference on Friday, April 10 Miller announced $305 million has been released to First Nations. This money has ‘maximum flexibility as each nation is unique’ in its needs during this pandemic. $15 million was released on Mon...
