A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Last week, Prime Minister Trudeau made major changes to his cabinet. Only seven ministers keeping their portfolios: Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Industry Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault, Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu, Women and Gender Equality Minister Marci Ien and Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly. The most significant move is Minister Marc Miller from Minister of Crown – Indigenous Relations to Minister of Immigration, R...
Dark clouds and the threat of rain didn't put a damper on the Second Annual Ice Cream Social held at Generations Park. The Solomon Lacrosse Box filled quickly with Akwesasne Elders enjoying several types of ice cream with all the toppings. Live entertainment was provided by Sugarbear Wil Sunday and Johnny B. – Johnny Bigtree of the Aboriginal Outlaws. Tina Thompson of Queena Ribbon Designs held a children's fashion show – complete with a runway through the rows of Elders – providing each with...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has informed the community there will be a referendum vote held to approve or deny the Seaway Settlement Agreement that was approved by Mohawk Council Resolution June 11th, 2018. Voting will open on Friday August 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. and close on Friday August 25, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Indian Time will continue to report on this story....
The Oneida Indian Nation, proprietors of Turning Stone Resort Casino, have unveiled detailed plans for the venue’s most significant expansion since its inauguration 30 years ago. The expansion will feature a novel crescent-shaped hotel, a conference center with twice the existing capacity, along with supplementary dining and entertainment facilities. New architectural designs and an estimated project budget of $370 million were disclosed today. The construction phase is projected to span approximately two years. OIN has coined the phrases ...
The New York State Tourism Industry Association (NYSTIA) on July 17 announced the recipients of the 2023 NYS Tourism Excellence Awards. The outstanding work of New York State's destination marketing organizations, attractions, and other tourism-related businesses in all forms of marketing, destination management and stewardship are recognized through this annual awards program. The organizations, businesses, institutions, and individuals will be honored at a special ceremony at the Strong...
By Isaac White Mike Thomas Francis Jr. greets me from the riverbank in Kanatakon as I approach him. Mr. Francis has dedicated years to restoring the common area at this point in Kanatakon. The endeavor started about seven years ago, driven by his brother Dave. The initial stage of the project involved a substantial clean-up to enhance the area's condition. Francis recounts that the site was littered with an overwhelming amount of trash when he and Dave began their mission. The debris ranged...
HOGANSBURG – Debra A. "Debbie" Payne, 66, of 149 Rooseveltown Road, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh. Debbie was born on March 20, 1957, in Massena, daughter of Josephine (Tarbell) Carney and the late Donald F. Carney. She attended Syracuse schools. Debbie enjoyed smoking pot and loved her cat. She was a kind hearted soul who would help anybody she could that was in need. She liked crime movies and her word searches a...
Dear Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department & Community Members, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude and appreciation to the incredible efforts of our local volunteer fire department and the numerous community members who selflessly volunteered their time, support, and love during the funeral services for Towisonte Brian White. First and foremost, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department. The respect and dedication to a fallen brother is second to none, allowing for Brian...
Letters of Testamentary for the estate of Eleanor A. Ransom, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Nancy A. Ransom. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Nancy A. Ransom. 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 September 9, 2023....
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Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than August 19, 2023. Claimant: Verda Tarbell 37 McGee Road Hogansburg, NY 13655 Respondents: Justin Tarbell 17 Shoreline Drive Massena, NY 13662 Ryanne Tarbell-Araujo 16 Shoreline Drive Massena, NY 13662 Christie...
Sunday, August 6, 2023 at 11 am at the Arena Turtle Room Issue - the Flawed Seaway Land Claims Settlement Referendum Vote August 2023...
Author Dr. A. Lynn Smith will be doing a reading and questions and answer on August 4th from 3pm to 4pm at the Akwesasne Cultural Center. Her book – Memory Wars will be available for sale at the reading. Memory Wars is a study of historical markers to a genocidal Revolutionary War expedition, Smith encourages readers to reconsider common understandings of George Washington, the Revolutionary War, and their place on the land....
Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long-term Care Facility – 70 Kawehno:ke Rd will be hosting a car show on August 13 at 11am. Live entertainment will be provided. Judging will take place at 2pm. If your vehicle is something to boast about – or not – drive over to Tsiionkwanonhso:te to enjoy an afternoon with our Elders and some of the best drives out there! Lunch provided....
This past weekend was filled lacrosse – from youngsters to players reaching their prime. Most walked away with their championship wins, and if not, they played with class and with all their heart to the last second of the game. Congratulations Akwesasne Thunder on the thrilling victory over Orangeville Northmen 5-4 to win the Eastern bracket. We can look forward to the last series with the Six Nation Rebels vs Akwesasne Thunder. Congratulations are to the U11 Zone B 2023 Champions, the U22 Z...
The Kateri Circle would like to extend our thanks to the CKON Community Bingo Fund and A.M.B.E. for their assistance with transportation. We are encouraged to see how Native People across the country admire and continue to support Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and her message of peace. We look forward to next year's conference which will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina....
WYOMING - According to a ruling made by the 10th Circuit in an opinion released on Monday, a federal judge in the District of Wyoming will consider a man’s plea to enforce a century-old Native American treaty and overturn his felony conviction for hunting without a state permit. “We conclude that the district court abused its discretion when it held that it lacked the authority to review the Tribe’s motion for post-judgment relief,” Circuit Judge Jerome Holmes wrote in a 29-page opinion on the matter. The lower court is “better positione...
A government watchdog has stated that the Indian Health Service must enhance its patient safety oversight by assessing the data it gathers on incidents that have the potential to, or have already led to, harm, damage, or loss for patients, segregated by location. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlighted in a report that although IHS Safety Tracking and Response, a web-based system established in 2020, monitors trends in so-called “adverse events” at the regional and facility levels, these reports lack details regarding spe...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY AUGUST 3, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Alice Cook from the funeral collection FRIDAY AUGUST 4, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Julia David from the funeral collection SATURDAY AUGUST 5, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Jeffrey Peters, Evan and Zachary Adams by the Adams Family SUNDAY AUGUST 6, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Hilda Herne from the funeral collection WEDNESDAY AUGUST 9, 2023 6:00 PM Offered for: Laurie Connors from the Funeral...
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: Aug. 1st-Cecil M. Garrow Aug. 2nd-Margaret Revier, Donna Mae Dumville, Gail McDonald & Beverly Cook Aug. 3rd-Iris Herne & Ronald Garrow Aug. 4th-Iona Castagnier...
Salary: AMBE Salary Grid Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the School Principal, the Teacher is responsible to teach and educate students according to the educational needs, abilities and attainment potential of individual students entrusted to his/her care by the School Principal. Qualifications: • Ontario Teaching Certificate in the Primary or Junior Division or NYS Certification N-6 or Intermediate Qualifications; • Teaching Experience is an asset Key Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate the AMBE key val...
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) revealed on Wednesday that Indian gaming revenues reached an unprecedented $41 billion in 2022, a significant increase from the previous year. The commission disclosed that the Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) for the 2022 fiscal year escalated by 5%, amounting to a close $40.9 billion. This increase represents nearly $2 billion more than the revenues of the 2021 fiscal year. The announcement was eagerly awaited and was made at the WinStar World Casino and Resort, operated by the Chickasaw Nation in...
CANTON - Franklin County Court Judge Craig P. Carriero sentenced Michal J. Snow, a 32-year-old from Massena who confessed to the murder of SUNY Potsdam student, Elizabeth M. Howell, to a minimum of 22 years to life. The sentencing took place at the St. Lawrence County Court. The crime, which took place in Potsdam on February 18, 2022, shocked the community. In a pre-sentencing investigation, Judge Carriero, alongside District Attorney Gary Pasqua and local law enforcement, uncovered that Snow had initially planned to harm former colleagues....
Department: Administration FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, full-time 40 Hours weekly Mon-Fri Pay Rate: $16.09 per hour Closing Date: Until filled Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Food Pantry Coordinator will be responsible for the operations of the Akwesasne Food Pantry operated by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation. This position includes food purchasing and arrange deliveries to the site, scheduling and supervision of volunteers for packaging and distribution of food, oversight of pantry hours,...
Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, part-time 20 hours per week Salary: $15.02 per hour Closing Date: Until filled. Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: The Part-time Groundskeeper works in the Maintenance Department of the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and is responsible for upkeep of the grounds and equipment throughout the properties owned and managed by Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and Hogansburg Housing Development Fund Co., Inc. Summer duties include lawn cutting, tree...
