A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Crafted by the Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC), an evocative installation emerged at Ward Lake in Southeast Alaska's Revillagigedo Island. Consisting of 60 red dresses elegantly suspended from trees, this powerful exhibit symbolized the missing or murdered Indigenous individuals from Ketchikan, Saxman, Prince of Wales Island, and Metlakatla. Commencing on May 15, the installation stood as a tribute during MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People) Awareness Month, operating under a permit gr...
MINNEAPOLIS - As part of the ongoing government initiative to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) crisis, federal officials organized a public hearing in Minneapolis last week. This session marked the fourth of seven scheduled field hearings hosted by the Departments of Interior and Justice. The purpose of these hearings is to implement the Not Invisible Act, a law passed in 2020 to combat the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous individuals. By directly engaging...
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, SUNY Potsdam held their commencement ceremony. Dr. Alan Hersker, Interim Provost presided over the welcoming. The Ohen;ton Karihwatehkwen – The Words Before All Else was recited by Laylen Kawenninion Frnais-Herne, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. Calixa Lavalee sang O Canada and John Strafford sang the Star Spangled Banner. This year, SUNY Potsdam honored more than 1,000 candidates for graduation, with more than 700 crossing the stage during the ceremony. Amanda Garrow, M...
June 12, 2023 - From creating meaningful and personal land acknowledgements to working with Indigenous partners to identify the traditional territory each school is situated on, to implementing rich programming that offers Indigenous students the opportunity to form deeper connections with their own culture and share it with their non-Indigenous peers, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is truly committed to Truth and Reconciliation. The impact of the actions being taken within the UCDSB were front and centre during the Board of...
By Miles Morrisseau. ICT WARNING: This story has disturbing details about residential and boarding schools. If you are feeling triggered, here is a resource list for trauma responses from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition in the US. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline in Canada can be reached at 1-866-925-4419. "Bones of Crows," a multigenerational epic film that shares the tragic history and reality of the Indian Residential School System in...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at approximately 12:00 PM. Central dispatch received a call reporting the sound of gunshots near Butters Store in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis, QC). AMPS patrols arrived on the scene, and canvassed shell casings were recovered. No injuries were reported. Investigators have identified Alexander Lee Williams, 1992-08-19, of Onondaga, NY as a person of interest whom they are trying to locate and speak with. If Williams is seen, please...
AKWESASNE – Cocoa R. D’Agostino, 71, of 378 State Route 37, passed away May 27, 2023 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. Cocoa was born on August 20, 1951 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Edward and Anna (Francis) Nelson. She attended schools in the Syracuse area and graduated from Liverpool High School. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena, however there will be no services. Friends may share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonfh.com....
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is notifying membership that an informational session has been scheduled to discuss the land claim updates. Tribal members are encouraged to attend at 5:30 p.m. on Ohiarí:ha /Monday, June 26, 2023. The session will be a hybrid format for tribal members to join in-person or virtually using Zoom. The in-person session will be held in the first-floor meeting room at the Ionkwakiohkwaróron Tribal Administration Building located at 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way in Akwesasne, New York. Tribal mem...
By Miles Morrisseau. ICT After having one of his worst games of the playoffs, Zach Whitecloud had a big bounce back game for the Vegas Golden Knights helping his team secure a 3-2 win Saturday over the Florida Panthers and a stranglehold on the Stanley Cup series finale. The 26-year-old member of the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation reflected on the loss on the blog he is posting with NHL.Com. "When you lose a game like that it wears on your mind a little bit, but for me, personally, I try to leave...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service would like to congratulate four new police constables who successfully completed the Basic Constable Training course at the Ontario Police College. The four officers continued their training and recently graduated from the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia, Ontario. The newly sworn-in officers are: Joey Brisson, Danai Delorme, Ahwennaseh Mitchell, Kahetonni Mitchell The community of Akwesasne looks forward to seeing you...
The Senate’s Indian Affairs Committee has given unanimous bipartisan approval to a proposed law that urges Congress to probe the U.S. government’s past policies on Indian boarding schools. These policies, implemented from 1819 to the 1960s, were intended to terminate and assimilate Native Americans. This proposed legislation, known as the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States, was initially put forth by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) on May 18. It garnered bipartisan backing from 26 senators, mos...
The Not for Profit Kawehnoke Power Generation is seeking 2 additional Board Members. Any interested person can put their name forward to [email protected] For more information see on Akwesasne Facebook discussions of Akwesasne making their own power from the river....
AMS school on Kawehnoke on Tuesday & Kana:takon school on Thursday Dates & Times: AMS:June 20 / Kana:takon: Thursday, June 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 Instructors: Marcus, Waylon, Aronhiaies, Nathan, Tyler, Nolan,...
Malone Golf Club to Support Foothills Art Society June 28, 2023 – 12:30 Shot Gun Start Team of 4 includes; Dinner at 6, need to reserve by Thursday June 22 Golf Cart 18 Holes of golf Mulligans and fun activities Insulated lunch pack with water and snacks Prizes, live and silent auctions $60.00 per person members $95.00 per person non-members Register at the Malone Gulf Club 26 Golf Club Course Rd. Malone, NY 12953 518 483 2926 or 877 483 3633...
Hosted by Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Club AMS school on Kawehnoke on Wednesday Dates & Times: June 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 Athletes must be ready not only to take O...
8 Sq. feet cottage with three bedrooms. Includes: 1 Full bathroom with shower Attached 24’ x 16’ covered deck 8’ x 16’ shed 40’ pile driven dock 12’ x 24’ deck by the water Dock rite boat lift Dock rite pontoon lift Electricity Running water throughout cottage Hot water throughout cottage Newer John deere lawn tractor Newer propane BBQ Comes fully furnished including multiple patio furniture sets Pool slide and retractable ladder on dock Trampoline and other kids toys Good size lot for 2 minute walk from the beach Electric heater and po...
The Akwesasne Community Fund Review Team, on behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), is pleased to announce that applications to receive funding from the Akwesasne Community Fund are now available. Council has set aside a portion of the revenue received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to support various initiatives that might not otherwise receive government funding. The funding that’s been set aside is referred to as the Akwesasne Community Fund. A total of $150,000 is available for distribution in the 2023-24 f...
by Melinda Myers Wilting, yellow leaves, or stunted growth means it is time to look around your landscape and surrounding landscapes for clues. A common cause of these symptoms is the black walnut tree. This native tree, prized for its lumber, makes gardening in its vicinity a challenge. All parts of this tree including the fruit, leaves, and branches contain juglone and the roots can also excrete it into the soil. Juglone-sensitive plants exhibit symptoms and even kill tomatoes and their relati...
By Isaac White. The SRMT June monthly meeting began with a review of prior action items, focusing primarily on the advancement of the senior benefit program. Key focus areas included follow-ups and the evaluation of a significant survey conducted among elder beneficiaries. The primary feedback from the survey indicated a preference among the majority of respondents for the benefit distribution to take place twice a year. It is important to note that any proposed changes to the current program will only come into effect in 2024. Furthermore, the...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to provide employment opportunities for high school and college students through the Department of Education's Summer Youth and Career Internship Employment Program. To help report on this initiative, we are proud to share the following summer student spotlight, which reports on internships in areas specific to the student's chosen career path. Ronni Sunday (she/they), 24, is a Liberal Arts (English Track) major at North Country Community College's Malone...
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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: June 15th-Toni Herne & Verda Tarbell June 17th-Rose Ann Terrance June 19th-Sharron Thompson June 20th-Elizabeth Tarbell, Connie Thompson & Carl Patterson June...
Saturday, June 17, 2023 A’nowara’ko:wa Arena, Kawehno:ke, Ontario 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Coaching Smash Ball, Kids Tournament, Evaluation, Volleyball Canada & ISWO Recognition...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY JUNE 15, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: James Bero from the funeral collection FRIDAY JUNE 16, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Travis Terrance 1-Year Memorial Anniversary by his dad George Terrance SATURDAY JUNE 17, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for Larry Richard King Memorial Birthday by the King Family SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2023 10:00 AM FATHERS DAY OFFERED FOR: Angus Adams Sr. 8-Year Memorial Anniversary, AJ Adams 3-Year Memorial Anniversary,...
