A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Hydro Quebec Office is informing the community that a scheduled Hydro Quebec power outage will occur from Sunday, June 11, 2017 at 11:59PM (overnight) through Monday, June 12, 2017 at 5:00AM. The scheduled outage approximate duration is 5 hours. The scheduled outage is for the districts of Tsi Snaihne and Kana:takon. Please plan accordingly and note that the outage is scheduled for nighttime hours. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Hydro Quebec Office at 613-575-2250 Ext. 2...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held their annual elections on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9am to 5pm in the lobby of the Tribal community building. Michael Conners Jr., the Tribal Sub-Chief won with 413 votes, followed by Ron Lafrance Jr. with 318 votes and Sharlee Thomas with 269 votes. 7 votes were considered 'Spoiled' and 12 'Void'. For the office of Sub-Chief, Agnes 'Sweets' Jacobs won with 393 votes, Edward Smoke had 257 votes and Justin Cree had 99 votes. 9 votes were considered 'Spoiled'...
In response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement on June 1, 2017, that same day, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., and Washington State Governor Jay R. Inslee, announced the formation of the United States Climate Alliance, a coalition that will convene U.S. states committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement and taking aggressive action on climate change. “The White House’s reckless decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement has devastating reper...
MASSENA -- The Akwesasne Medicine Men played their inaugural home game against the Seneca War Chiefs to a celebratory opening and an enthusiastic crowd. The game opened with two Akwesasne youth performing a smoke dance, and the artist who created the team's logo being made an honorary member of the team. Hohnegayehwahs Mitchell and Tsiawentiron Mitchell, who are brother and sister, performed the dance to open the game. The team gave a jersey to Akwesasne artist John Thomas, who designed their...
The Georgia Swarm (16-5) took the first game of the NLL Champion's Cup with a come-from-behind victory courtesy of a seven-goal run in the second half to best the Saskatchewan Rush (14-7) with an 18-14 victory at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Field at Infinite Energy Arena. Randy Staats once again broke the ice by scoring the first goal in the contest, an underhand whip. Kiel Matisz followed up with a bouncer to widen the lead to two. Eldest brother Jeremy Thompson retaliated, and Curtis Knight...
It would have been your 50th birthday on June 10th. Happy you're celebrating with Mama & Ashley. We miss you! Love from your family...
MAY 6, 1985 – JUNE 10, 2015 The moment that you died My heart was torn in two One side filled with heartache, The other died with you. I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep I take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, But missing you is a heartache That never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart And there you will remain, Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again. Love, Mom, Jason & Cheyenne, S...
Mathew White, age 70, of Akwesasne, passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was the beloved brother of Mary White of Akwesasne, Ont., Louise Gray (Arnold) of Akwesasne, N.Y., Catherine Gray of Akwesasne, Ont., Louis White of Akwesasne, Ont., Julia White of Akwesasne, N.Y. and Charles White of Cornwall. Dear son of the late Peter White and the late Agnes Square White. Predeceased by his brother Mitchell, his sister Christie, and his half-brother Peter. Rested... Full story
Frank Delormier passed unexpectedly at The University of Ottawa Heart Institute on June 4, 2017 at the age of 64 years. Frank was born November 25, 1952 in Cornwall, Ontario. He was the loving father of Nathan, Eric, Mindy (Dave), Hannah Delormier, Deanne Jackson (Elliott), Corleen Jackson (Tracy) and chosen son Travis Cole. Cherished grandfather of fourteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Loving brother of Leo (Lillian), Amos (Gail), Donald (Tamara), Charlie, Josephine Gabriel... Full story
Akwesasne— On Saturday, June 3rd the Akwesasne 5K for Epilepsy took place at the Generations Park Tewatahitha Walking Trail in Akwesasne! This is the second year the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group has put on the 5k non-competitive walk/run to raise awareness on epilepsy and seizure first aid. The walkers were all entered into a door prize and also had a chance to win 6 more great prizes by finishing each lap! The walkers were also treated to a t-shirt, a gift bag, a cookout and a keepsake photo! This year there were a total of 72 walkers o...
Nia:wenhko:wa to all of our Family, Friends and Community for all that you did for us while we sat with Atonwa as he fought his illness, and then again as we grieved his loss. We send thanks from the bottom of our hearts to every one of you....
On Wednesday, June 7, 2017, an anonymous threatening note was brought to the attention of the Salmon River Central School administration, which caused Salmon to enter into their protocol of safety procedures to ensure the safety of all SRCS students and staff. Salmon River had immediate assistance from the NYS Police Dept. and upon their investigation, the threat was deemed not credible and the building was determined to be safe. The situation was under control by mid-morning and stated, ‘there is no cause for alarm’. Salmon commends all stu...
LaFayette, NY—Amid furor over the selection of a new principal for the Onondaga Nation School by Superintendent Laura Lavine and the LaFayette School Board in complete disregard of the community’s support for qualified candidate Simone Thornton, the Onondaga Nation is inviting the LaFayette School Board to meet to discuss issues and problems in the management of the Onondaga Nation School. The current controversy is bringing systemic problems to light. “It is a fundamental principle of the Haudenosaunee Great Law of Peace: that when a probl...
Friends and family pitched in last Thursday at the St. Regis Recreation Center to raise funds for Wendy Oakes for medical expenses. On the menu was Chinese food. L-R: Pam Oakes holding Ledger Oakes, Irene Johnson and Karakwine Lazore. Photo: Derrick Lafrance....
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School participate in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books for each month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the human universal values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for April was friendship. Ms. Olivia Cook from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
Questions about diets? Cleanses? Detox? Fasts? Is it right for ME? GMO? Organic? Why the hype? Need new recipe ideas? Meal prep help? Meal plans and shopping lists? Looking to become pregnant? Or vegetarian? Or Vegan? Come get the answers to your burning nutrition questions or simple assistance with nutrition goals. Come drop-in Monday afternoons from June 5-26, 2017 between 1:30-3:30PM at the Diabetes Prevention Services Office located in the Kanonhkwatsheri:io Health Facility. For more information call 613-575-2341 ext. 32...
Please drop in and see a nurse trained in smoking cessation. Together, you can explore options and set goals to get you on the road to quitting! We will be available on Wednesdays for the month of June from 8:30-4:30 PM (excluding Wednesday June 21) at the Community Health Office in the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility....
Massena Central High School held their Academic Achievements Banquet and more than 150 students were recognized on Thursday, May 11, 2017 for their academic achievements. Included in the list were 21 seniors who had been invited to all four academic banquets during their high school careers. The list included 48 seniors, 32 juniors, 38 sophomores and 44 freshmen with 162 students who had maintained a 92 percent or above academic average for the first three terms of the school year. "That's a...
Akwesasne, NY- The Tribally owned broadband company, Mohawk Networks, LLC moves ahead with expansion plans after being selected by Empire State Development to receive $6.4 million in the highly competitive grant selection process under Round 2 funding for Governor Cuomo's New NY Broadband Program under the leadership of an Interim CEO, Allyson Doctor. The broadband company is owned by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Tewáthahon:ni Corporation and managed by a seven person Board that includes...
A yearlong interstate drug investigation led to the June 1 arrest of 106 defendants for operating two organizations that trafficked heroin, cocaine and fentanyl into St. Lawrence County. As alleged in the two indictments unsealed in St. Lawrence County Court on that date, this investigation led to the recovery of approximately 2,600 bags of heroin (with a street value police estimate at $39,000), about 3,005 bags of fentanyl (with a street value police estimate at $45,075), and more than 700...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to highlight Gloria Herne as this month's long-term service employee and share all the exceptional work she is doing on behalf of the Akwesasne community. Gloria Herne's tenure with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe began in May 1988, when she was hired through the summer student program as a part-time receptionist within the Accounting Department at $3.35 per hour for her starting wage. Since that time, Gloria has served the community through various positions...
(June 1, 2017) Iohahi:io Adult Education and Training Centre came into existence in 1989. At that time they were under the organizational structure of Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Executive Services. Based upon a recent review of the program, it was recommended they become a program under the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE). This new structure became effective in Seskehko:wa/August 2016. Iohahi:io offers college and university programs through agreements with public colleges and universities such as St. Lawrence College. I...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens It is provided thus: if a chief of the League should die while the Council of the Five Nations is in session, the Council shall adjourn for ten days. No Council of the League shall sit within ten days of the death of a chief of the League. If the three Brothers, Ashennihontatakenah, (the Mohawks, the Onondagas and the Senecas) should lose one of their chiefs by death, the Younger Brothers, Iatatekanah, (the Cayugas, the Oneidas and the...
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