A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Kahnawà:ke – The Government of Québec will contribute $11 million to the Kahnawà:ke Cultural Arts Center project, put forward by the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke. The Minister Responsible for Relations with First Nations and Inuit, Mr. Ian Lafrenière, made the announcement today in the company of Grand Chief Kahnawake, Ms. Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, and the Executive Director of the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language and Cultural Centre, Ms. Lisa Phillips. The project aims to bring the community’s cultural organizations...
On Saturday, May 13, 40 Akwesasne children and young teens spent their day fishing under warm breezes and clear sunny skies. The day long fishing event was hosted by the Saint Regis Tribal Police, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, along with many community partners. SRM Tribal Police officer PJ Burns, and avid fisherman himself has been organizing gear, Kids For Fishing for 13 years. Burns wanted to spread the love of fishing and to share his knowledge he's gained over the year fishing as a...
The Nation has seen a great deal of misinformation and falsehoods about land claims circulating recently. The Nation wishes to provide clarity and truthful information to the Community. In 1982, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne filed land claims in the federal court in New York. These claims asked the court to rule that certain Mohawk land – including the Mile Square, Grasse Meadows, the Hogansburg Triangle and the islands in the St. Lawrence – had been taken illegally from the Mohawks. The lit...
By Isaac White. The monthly meeting of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) took place on Saturday, May 13th, and was characterized by spirited discussions and exchanges. The session began with a presentation by Dr. Stanley Harper, Superintendent of Salmon River Central School, who discussed plans to upgrade the St. Regis Mohawk School. Attendees learned that the goal of the Mohawk School involves building an entirely new facility. Dr. Harper and the council emphasized that repair plans for the current school, a century-old building, were...
By Isaac White. The St. Regis Recreation Center hosted a Senior Cornbread Making class on Tuesday, May 16th. The event offered a welcoming environment for visitors to engage with Totas and learn from their experiences. Vickie Horn, a traditional support worker and prevention unit member with Akwesasne Child and Family Services, led the class. Upon request from the Holistic Health and Wellness Program, Horn delivered a cornbread making class and provided traditional corn teachings for the Totas...
The Akwesasne Thunder hosted Halton Hills on Saturday, May 13th at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena. As spectators arrived, all children were given a Sweet Treats coupon and every time the Thunder scored, there was a draw for a $15 coupon. In the first period, Thunder scored four goals and Halton Hills followed closely with three goals. A fight broke out and both players were ejected from the game, with both teams ending with three penalties in the first period. Going into the second period both...
KAHNAWAKE – The Ristoranté La Vista was host to an evening of color, creativity and tradition during the Fashion Exhibition Kahnawake 2023. Several designers – from Kahnawake and Akwesasne contributed to the evening including Sydney Skye, Thomasina Phillips, Cheyenne Lazore, Robin Tekaiakenhtha Marquis, Queena Ribbon Designs (Tina Thompson), Waves Thompson, and Tisha for making the Fashion Exhibition come to life. Indian Time had the opportunity to speak to Karoniénhawe Diabo, designer and o...
By Andy Gardner. Here is a summary of recent Salmon River and Massena varsity sports action: Thursday, May 11, boys lacrosse, Salmon River 30 Franklin Academy 3 – The Salmon River Shamrocks dominated the Malone boys varsity lacrosse team in their matchup on Thursday, continuing their season-long success. The Shamrocks jumped out to a 14-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back, overwhelming the Huskies with their offensive prowess en route to a 30-3 victory. Dallan Thompson and Mason Cree both had four goals and three a...
The annual general meeting of the friends of the Lac-Saint-François National Wildlife Reserve will take place on Sunday, May 28th, 2023, at 10:30am in the Great Migrators Pavilion located at 7600 chemin de la pointe-fraser, Dundee, qc. J0S 1l0 and you can also attend the assembly through the zoom platform https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9828984735 All members of the Friends of the RNF LSF are hereby called to attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. All members of the...
Hosted by Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Club AMS school on Kawehnoke on Wednesday Dates & Times: Wednesday, May 24 & 31st / June 7, 14 & 21 / Participants: Ages: 5-8, Spike Babes 6:00 - 6:45 Ages: 9-13, Spike Smash 7:00 - 7:45 Ages: 14-19 Competitive 8:00 - 9:00 Costs: $10.00 Per participant 7 Sessions at AMS Registration: Bailey Thomas at [email protected] 1-315-600-6400 Gym Monitor: Amber Lee Johnson Instructors: Ava Adams, Kevlyn Papineau, Kaia Papineau Sponsored by Indigenous Sport & Wellness of Ontario - Women & Girls only ‘Great A...
AMS school on Kawehnoke on Tuesday & Kana:takon school on Thursday Dates & Times: AMS: Tuesday, May 9, 23, 30th / June 6, 13 & 20 / Kana:takon: Thursday, May 11 & 25 / June 1, 8 & 15 / Participants: Ages: 5-8, Spike Babes 6:00 - 6:45 Ages: 9-13, Spike Smash 7:00 - 7:45 Ages: 14-19 Competitive 8:00 - 9:00 Costs: $10.00 Per participant 7 Sessions at AMS & Kana:takon Coaches Training May 12-14 at Kana:takon School (13-over) Registration: Bailey Thomas [email protected] 1-315-600-6400 Gym Monitor: Amber Lee AMS & Sako Swamp Kana:takon...
MALONE –Brandon Pelkey was appointed Thursday evening as the next superintendent of schools of Malone Central School District. The Malone CSD Board of Education called a special meeting to appoint Pelkey, the current Franklin Academy high school principal. Pelkey’s appointment begins July 1. Acting Superintendent Stan Maziejka will stay in that position through the end of August to help with the transition and allow the district time to find a new high school principal. School board members and groups of constituents including teachers, non...
The Greater Ogdensburg Chamber of Commerce’s annual City-Wide Garage Sales is scheduled for Friday, May 26th, Saturday, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th. These City-Wide Garage Sales have attracted customers from all over St. Lawrence County and as far away as Ottawa. The Ogdensburg Chamber Directory will be for sale after Wednesday, May 25th at the Chamber Office (318 Ford Street) or Kimro’s Medicine Place for $3. For more info on the City-Wide Garage Sale call Laura Pearson at 315-393-3620 or email at [email protected]...
Sat. June 10, 2023, 8 am - 7 pm Kana:takon School, Kana:takon, Quebec, Canada, H0M 1A0 Twelve Indigenous/2 nonnatives on a team entry Per team $500.00 Canadian + $4,500.00 in monetary give away + On floor: Male maximum 3, Female minimum 3 Hosted by AYA & Akwesasne Soaring Eagles, proceeds will benefit the ASEVC banquet on June 30th. Enter your 6x6 Coed Team Volleyball Today Call to enter today, Kahnastatsi 613-575-1594, FB Nancy Jacobs & [email protected] ‘Great Athletes must be ready not only to take Opportunities but also to make o...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Robert J. Tarbell, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Tina Tarbell. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Tina Tarbell. 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 May 25, 2023....
Public Notice: The following individuals are being considered for residency permits under the SRMT Residency Ordinance. Please email [email protected] or call Cathy Mitchell at 518-358-2272 by Friday, May 26, 2023, if you have any objections or concerns. • Michael D. Croney - 111 Raquette Point Road, Hogansburg NY 13655 • Nidia DeArmayero - 60 Hart Road, Hogansburg NY 13655 • Estrelita Stehlin - 157 Helena Road, Akwesasne NY 13655...
To remove the existing 20kW generator and replace it with a 100kW generator. The project site is a within 4.5-acre parcel located within the existing Sunrise Acres campus, at 378 State Route 37, Hogansburg, New York 13655. Bids signed and under seal, executed, and dated will be received at the office of the Akwesasne Housing Authority at 378 State Route 37, Suite A, Hogansburg, NY 13655 before 2:00 p.m. local standard time on the 26th day of May, 2023, at which time and place all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Sealed Bids will be...
With the warm weather's return, geocachers from near and far have been exploring local environmentally significant sites through the Raisin Region GeoAdventure, a geocaching treasure hunt by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) where participants aim to find 20 caches concealed throughout RRCA's watershed jurisdiction in Cornwall and surrounding area of SDG. Geocaching, a world-wide outdoor activity, lets participants use smartphones or other GPS devices to find secret containers...
On Wednesday, May 17 at 11:30 a.m., the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences will host its 29th Annual General Meeting in-person at the OPG’s Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre and streamed online through Facebook Live. The River Institute staff will present a year in review and impact report at the event and the Board of Directors Chair, Debora Daigle, will announce the 2022 and 2023 River Award recipients. Members of the press are invited to attend in-person or online. Members of the public are welcome to attend online o...
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 your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS: May 19th-Cynthia Edwards May 22nd-Lynn Jacobs May 24th-Mike L. Jackson & Brenda Chubb May 25th-Rosemarie Jacobs & Rosemary LaBlanc & George Lester LEGAL AID: May...
The Social Development Council of Cornwall (SDC) and Area’s Board of Directors invites you to their 2022-2023 Annual General Meeting and reveal of their new Strategic Plan. The meeting will be held on June 15, 2023, form 10:00am to 11:00 am at the Cornwall Public Library or virtually on Zoom. Please register at: https://forms.gle/Lq2TTDCQsQaLjuo8A...
Attention to any students who plan to transfer to Salmon River: The Salmon River Central School District’s transfer policy deadline is June 1, 2023. This policy applies to all students who wish to transfer into the Salmon River Central School District (including the St. Regis Mohawk School) for the 2023-2024 school year who are changing school districts but not residency. Electronic registration is available on our school website, www.srk12.org under “District Services” by creating a Clevr account. Paper packets can be obtained at the main...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY MAY 18, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Viola A. Thompson 1-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family FRIDAY MAY 19, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Delsie Day 2-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family SATURDAY MAY 20, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Daniel Tarbell Memorial Birthday by Elizabeth Tarbell and family SUNDAY MAY 21, 2023 10:00 AM FIRST COMMUNION Offered for: Benny and Julia Roundpoint...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Ramona M. Hudson, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Bennett A. White. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Bennett A. White or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Bennett A. White must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by not later than June 8, 2023....
Continued from last week At about this time, the State of New York was attempting to negotiate its own treaties with our peoples. The settlers knew that our governing council would never relinquish lands, or allow their settlements. In response, New York began the practice of negotiating with any native person who might grant them the concessions, especially the land concessions, they wished. Dozens of state treaties were signed by people who were under the influence of alcohol at the time and who often represented no one. A number of treaties...
