A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Students and staff from Akwesasne Freedom School (AFS) joined Tribal Council to celebrate Tribal Council's contribution of $2 million from the Community Development Fund for the project to build a new Akwesasne Freedom School building, which was authorized in TCR 2022-07. Onerahtohkó:wa/May 19, 2023 saw the presentation take place at the school's new location, 60 Freedom Way off State Route 37 in East Akwesasne. "It is truly an honor to help in creating a safe and efficient learning...
Rapid City, SD – NDN Collective announced the 2023/24 NDN Changemaker Fellow Cohort consisting of 21 Indigenous leaders from throughout Turtle Island and beyond who, according to NDN Collective 'are radically transforming Indigenous communities by defending Indigenous lands, waters, and rights; developing solutions for the future that regenerate the health of the Earth and our communities; and revitalizing our languages, governance practices, ceremonies, and ways of life.' They are o...
PBS is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort for the Ignite Mentorship for Diverse Voices. This is a hybrid one-year program for 12 early-career filmmakers from underrepresented communities. Whether participants have a current project underway or are starting a new one, they will be provided with professional development, mentorship, a monthly stipend, and relationship building opportunities needed to produce content for public media platforms. The first class of Ignite Mentees are: Siyi Chen...
Equipped with the knowledge that the majority of students who participated in the JK-12 We All Belong Student Survey and the Intermediate Student Voice Survey have at least one caring adult at school (88 per cent), feel accepted by all or most staff (79 per cent), feel a sense of belonging at their school (63 per cent), but only some feel comfortable asking for mental health support (31 per cent), the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is set to dive deeper in the results and take specif...
By Isaac White. Friday, May 19th, came alive with color and creativity at the Kana:takon School, as a student art show and sale drew community members to the village to admire and purchase unique pieces by Akwesasne students. This exceptional event aimed to not only highlight the students' artistic talent, but also raise funds for their end-of-year activities. Victoria Ransom, the school's Cultural Arts Teacher, was the driving force behind this event. Her key role was not merely to orchestrate...
By Jake Coyle. CANNES, FRANCE – It was well into the process of making "Killers of the Flower Moon" that Martin Scorsese realized it wasn't a detective story. Scorsese, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and screenwriter Eric Roth had many potential avenues in adapting David Grann's expansive nonfiction history, "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI." The film that Scorsese and company premiered Saturday at the Cannes Film Festival, however, wasn't like the one they i...
FORT COVINGTON- Peter Katsitsianoron "Football" Cook, 81, of 751 Salmon Street passed after a brief illness on Monday, May 14, 2023 at the Massena Hospital. Peter was born on March 14, 1942, in Snye, Quebec, son of the late Alec and Mary Ann (Peters) Cook. He married Jane Gay on February 4, 1961, in St. Regis, Quebec. Peter was an Ironworker with Local #711 Montreal. He loved watching hockey, especially his beloved Montreal Canadiens. He also enjoyed car racing and was a self-taught guitarist.... Full story
JACOBS, Thomas – passed away on Friday May 12, 2023 peacefully at Tsiionkwanonsote at the age of 75 years. Dear father of Krystal Barley (Dwayne) and the late Charlie Jacobs. Predeceased by his first wife Wanda (née Lane) and second wife Judith Ennamorato. Son of the late Lawrence and late Mary (nee Cole) Jacobs. Tom is survived by his sisters Christina Jacobs and Debbera Thompson (late Ronald) and predeceased by his siblings, Nettie Lazore, Johnny Cole (Rita), Catherine Cole and Mary Swamp (l... Full story
By Andy Gardner. Friday, May 19, boys lacrosse, Salmon River 18 Canton 6 – The Salmon River varsity boys lacrosse team secured a portion of the Section 10 regular season championship by defeating Canton 18-6 on Friday afternoon. This game marked the end of the regular season for both teams. Salmon River concluded with a commendable 14-2 record, tying them with Massena for a share of the regular season title, while Canton’s record fell to 10-6, placing them fourth in the league. The first quarter witnessed both teams playing aggressively, mat...
Cornwall – Ontario Power Generation's (OPG) Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre (SHDVC) will open its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 23 for the 2023 summer tourist season. Located at 2500B Second St. West, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Cornwall, Ontario, OPG's visitor centre showcases the rich history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project as well as the communities and people affected. The center also features exciting and informative interactive displays that make it a k...
On Wednesday, May 17th Akwesasne Thunder welcomed back Gloucester for the second time this season. First period Gloucester came out strong and secured three goals whilst Thunder gained two goals both teams having holding penalties. In the second period Gloucester scored five more goals and Thunder scored another two goals making the score eight to four in the end of the second for Gloucester. Third period Thunder gained three penalties while Gloucester only had two, Gloucester secured the win...
AKWESASNE – Winona M. "Noni" Tarbell "Kawinentha", Bear Clan, 61, of State Route 37, peacefully passed back to the Spirit World on Saturday evening, May 20, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her loving family at her side. Noni was born on January 27, 1962 in Lacine, Quebec the daughter of Nancy (Bush) Davis and the late James Earl Davis. She attended schools in Kahnawake and St. Regis before graduating from General Vanier. She continued her education at Bryant and Stratton Business School. O... Full story
The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs has initiated a proposed bill to bolster law enforcement against fake Indigenous art. The announcement came from U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI), who informed the public that the Indian Affairs committee is inviting feedback on the draft Amendments to Respect Traditional Indigenous Skill and Talent (ARTIST) Act of 2023. The ARTIST Act seeks to revamp the current Indian Arts and Crafts Act, enhancing safeguards against illegitimate competition that Native artists and their creations face. Although the...
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 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....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Benjamin J. Kelly, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Bruce Kelly. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Bruce Kelly. 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 June 24, 2023....
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 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...
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 25th-Rosemarie Jacobs & Rosemary LaBlanc & George Lester May 26th-Wanda Grant & Peter Terrance May 27th-Deborah Grant-Herne May 28th-Wanda Sharrow & Martha... Full story
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...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY MAY 25, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: James Bero from the Funeral Collection FRIDAY MAY 26, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: AJ Adams Memorial Birthday by Veronica Adams SATURDAY MAY 27, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Josephine Angus 26-Year Memorial Anniversary by Jack Angus and for Noah Point 3-Yr Memorial Anniversary by Nanci Ransom SUNDAY MAY 28, 2023 10:00 AM PENTECOST SUNDAY Offered for: Isabel Francis 3-Year Memorial Anniversary...
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...
High school graduate Lena Black, an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe and of Osage descent, filed a lawsuit on May 15 against the Broken Arrow School District for violating her rights to free exercise of religion and freedom of speech. During Black’s high school graduation in 2022, school officials made several attempts to forcibly remove a sacred eagle plume that Black wore on her cap. The plume, which she received in a ceremony when she was three years old, was damaged during these attempts. Black recounted passing multiple checkpoi...
The NAACP, ‘ensuring that Black lives are a priority in all spaces’ has joined the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), a Latino civil rights organization, and Equality Florida, a gay rights advocacy group, in issuing travel advisories for the state of Florida – where tourism is one of the state’s largest job sectors. The NAACP’s decision comes after Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration in January rejected the College Board’s Advanced Placement African American Studies course. DeSantis and Republican lawmakers pressed forwa...
