A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne, New York - On July 12, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department obtained warrants of arrest from Bombay Town Court for Kimberly A. Moffitt, 45, and for Melissa S. Dunkelberg, 33, both of Massena, New York. The warrants were a result of a law enforcement investigation into child endangerment and harassment allegations against both women during their employment at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Early Childhood Development Program (ECDP). The investigation was conducted with...
By Jessica Jock, Program Manager, St. Lawrence River AOC Environment Division, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe There are at least eleven different freshwater mussel species that have been identified to utilize the habitat of the St. Regis River in and adjacent to Akwesasne. Elliptio complanata is the most common and abundant species present with species such as Lampsilis cariosa, Alasmidonta marginata, & Ligumia recta considered NYS Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN). During the week of July...
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On July 7, 2016 an informal gathering was held in Akwesasne waters bringing together dignitaries from Akwesasne, Canada, Québec, Ontario and the City of Cornwall. The justice initiatives that have been in the works over the past year were the focus of discussion on this voyage; along with having the opportunity to experience a new view of Akwesasne – the waterways. The day began with a lunch meeting at a restaurant in Cornwall, which allowed for leisurely discussions on the work being done by...
The Mohawks of Akwesasne, in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO), Nike N7 and CKON 97.3, were selected as a southeast regional location for a Multi-Sport & Cultural Camp experience. This event was held at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena and Thompson Island Cultural Camp from July 6 to July 9, 2016. A majority of the camp focused on box and field lacrosse styles, volleyball, soccer, canoeing and kayaking. Other body movement activities included mixed martial...
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Akwesasne, NY — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Education Division terminated two employees from the Early Childhood Development Program in May 2016 following an internal program investigation focused on child endangerment concerns. Following the terminations, the concerns and evidence were immediately turned over to the Tribal Police Department. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, the Education Division and the staff of the Early Childhood Development Program places the personal safety of our children as the highest priority. In doing so, app...
AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with cancer, Mrs. Yvonne Marie Gibson Peters, "Ieriwakwatakwas", 58, of 318 School Road, Snye, peacefully passed away Saturday afternoon, July 9, 2016 at her home with her family by her side. Yvonne was born September 9, 1957 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Charles Thomas Gibson, II and Rosemarie Cornelius Gibson. She attended schools on the Onondaga Nation and graduated from Lafayette High School. She later attended and graduated from SUNY Potsdam w...
9-year-old Ashton Locklear of the Lumbee Tribe was named an alternate on the 2016 Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team Sunday night. Locklear is one of America's leading gymnasts. She won national and international titles in uneven bars in 2014, 2015 and 2016, and was a member of the gold-medal winning U.S. team at the 2014 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Nanning, China. She impressed the selection committee with her performances on the uneven bars both Friday and Sunday night. Despite...
Born: 09/06/74 died 07/13/09. We think of you every day, still we cry! It was just not your time to leave us, but someone thought it was! I do think that ''karma'' is doing its job! All I ever hear is, it's a matter of time Ma! So I really believe it. So please say a prayer for Michael on July 13th, 2016 and for the capture of his killers! Your Mom, April, Ryan, Elvis and Dawson I'm sorry mom, for the things I put you through. I'm sorry mom, for not doing the things you wanted me to do I'm...
Dear Tracy, It’s been eight long years since the Creator chose to take you home. I can still see you and I still can hear you. Each time this happens, I am reminded that you are not too far away. We miss your physical presence, strength and laughter. It has been very difficult having to learn to live life without you but somehow we’ve managed to put one foot in front of the other. Though at times, it becomes extremely lonesome and painful especially for your Dad, we continue on the path that has been laid out for each one of us. Since you...
Carter would like to send a big Thank you out to my wonderful teachers, Mrs. Leona Thomas & Mrs. Shelby Thompson, who supported and encouraged me to be my best. Making school an enjoyable fun place to be, I learned so much from you. Great job. Enjoy your summer. Thank you....
On behalf of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Chief Ron LaFrance Jr. presented a $3,600 donation to Joanne Reyome and Cynthia Nadeau for the North Country Honor Flight. The Tribe is helping honor Akwesasne's military veterans by covering transportation costs for nine veterans to view the World War II and Korean War Memorials on September 10th. Mohawk veterans who will travel to Washington, DC include: Levi Oakes, Jack Leaf, Jack Treptow, Lud Beeson, Vernie Herne, Charles Jacobs, Louis D. Jacobs,...
July 12th, 2016 Dear Editor: I write to you and the community of Akwesasne as a whole to announce that I have agreed to act as the Plaintiff of Record for a Class Action Civil Suit to be filed in the St. Regis Tribal Court with a consolidated motion asking for a Stay and Declaratory Order, request that; the removal of the Hogansburg Dam be Stayed now to allow for full consultation on all aspects and for a Declaratory Order ordering the St. Regis Tribal Council to hold a referendum on the issue. The Tribe is preparing to remove a dam on our...
Name: Rayia Ienenhrines Johnson Born: July 4, 2016 @ 7:38am Weight: 7lbs. 6oz. Length: 19 inches Clan: Snipe Mom: Racine Johnson Maternal Grandparents: Jennifer Terrance & Timothy Johnson...
Names: Emily Taylor and Freya Elizabeth Born: June 17, 2016 Weight: 6 lbs. 5 oz. each Parents: Mallory Benedict and Erich Crowley Maternal Grandparents: Cecelia Francis and Barry Thomas William Benedict Paternal Grandparents: April (McDonald) White, Allen Crowley Maternal Great-Grandparents: Margie Thompson Leonard and Valerie Francis - Charles and Patricia Benedict Paternal Great Grandparents: The late Phyllis Taylor Wayne McDonald - The late Betty and Jim Crowley...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe July Monthly meeting agenda included: Update on the Hogansburg Dam Decommission Project by Tony David, a presentation by Rob White on the Kanikonhri:io i:wa ne onake Club, an Education Update by Stephanie Cook and the Legislative Update on Federal and State Lobbying. The meeting opened promptly on Saturday at 10am and closed at 1pm. The meeting opened with Tony David giving an update of the progress of removal of the Hogansburg dam. David was questioned at length by community members on the removal of the...
NIAGARA FALLS, ON, July 12, 2016 /CNW/ - First Nations Chiefs, Elders and citizens from across the country gathered on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 to open the Assembly of First Nations’ (AFN) 37th Annual General Assembly in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The Assembly was marked by the signing of a historic Memorandum of Understanding which launches work to develop a new fiscal relationship between First Nations and Canada. The MOU was signed by AFN National Chief Perry Bellegarde and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett to lay the g...
(Sunday, July 10, 2016) OTTAWA – Earlier today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, MaryAnn Mihychuk, encouraged both Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to continue their discussions beyond the lockout notice. Accordingly, the Corporation has withdrawn its 72-hour notice. As a result, there will not be a lockout, which will allow both parties to focus their efforts on serious negotiations. We are also expecting the union to honour their repeated public statements that they have no plans to issue a s...
Massena NY --- The Massena Visionaries, the Massena-based volunteer action group, will host an 80’s themed co-ed kickball tournament on Saturday, July 16th at the Massena Arena. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the replacement of Massena Arena’s aged sound system. Games are scheduled to begin at 9am at the ball field adjacent to the Massena Arena. In the event of inclement weather, the tournament will be moved to Sunday, July 17th. “Fundraising efforts for the new sound system are going great so far. We have a goal of $20,000 to purch...
Congratulations to Akwesasne Toastmaster Rick Chandler who placed first in the Table Topics in the District 61! Our next meeting will take place on July 27th, and are every second and fourth Wednesday at 6:00pm at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Human Resources at Speedway Plaza. Pictured are Corrine Johnson and Rick Chandler. Courtesy photo....
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Cornwall joins others throughout Canada as the community works to organize and take part in the 5th annual Parkinson SuperWalk set for Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Civic Complex and Lamoureux Park. There are over 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinsons, a number that is expected to double by 2013. Parkinson's disease is a neuro-degenerative disease. Cells that normally produce dopamine die, therefore causing the onset of the disease. The most common symptoms of the disease include...
Date: July 27th, 2016 Time: 9AM - 4PM Location: Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center The St. Lawrence River Kaniatarowanenneh provides drinking water for more than 4 million people and is home to thousands of species of plants, fish and birds. However, trash and pollution degrade our River’s health, safety and its beauty. It is our responsibility to maintain it, so future generations can continue to utilize it. The cleanup will take place in Tsi Snaihne and all volunteers will be organized at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center. The Cleanup will be d...
For the 1st contest, please read the list of questions and answers for Lyme Disease/Ticks and participate in a radio contest to be held on August 3, from 7am to 3pm. One winner to be announced. The article will be posted in the Indian Time July 14th, 21st and 28th. The 2nd contest will be the same list of Q&A’s on Lyme Disease/Ticks but through our ballot box and display at Kawehnoke Medical Clinic until July 15, then returned to the Kanonhkwatsheri:io entrance until August 3, 2016, when the winner will be announced at 4pm. Win a great prize f...
