A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn Dulude as the new chief of police of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service. "The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission is looking forward to working with the new chief of police and establishing new and improved approaches to community policing," said Gary Cole, Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission President. "We are confident that the best candidate was selected and that Mr. Dulude will work hard to meet both the expectati...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) is making strides to revitalize the Kanien'keha language. In Seskehko:wa/September 2017, AMBE will be offering an intensive language program for five teachers that have a strong desire to learn Kanien'keha. The five teachers are Courtney Thomas, Akat (Harriet) Chubb, Leona Thomas, Shelby Thompson and Ruth Seymour. "This initiative supports AMBE's long term plan for recharging the language and will support the Immersion Program for the future...
To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, a new 838 area code will be added to the 518 area. This is known as an area code overlay. An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code. What’s the new calling Procedure? To complete calls within the 518 area code region, use the area code + telephone number. This means that all calls in the 518 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using ten digits, that is, the area code + telephone number. The same dialing procedure will a...
Reprinted with permission from APTN National News On Saturday, more than 100 people gathered on the Mohawk Territory of Kanesatake demanding that a housing project on disputed land be stopped. The development outside the sacred pines was approved by the Town council of Oka that sits down the road from Kanesatake. Momentum is building to stop this development. But this time, support is coming from all sides. "I do respect their territory," said Oka resident Alexandre Boivin. "It is something...
On August 7th, 2017 the Peace Tree Trade Center celebrated its 25th anniversary with the community. The Department of Economic Development hosted the celebration, while the participating businesses located at the Peace Tree Trade Center also made it fun for everyone. The celebration began at 11 am, with bounce houses and a BBQ free to the community. Victoria Ransom was also on site, doing free face painting and temporary tattoos. Community members were invited to do a scavenger hunt around the P...
Arthur C. Tarbell passed away at 3:00am on August 4, 2017 at MidMichigan Medical Center, in Midland, Michigan. He was born August 22, 1954 in Malone, NY to the late Norman Sr. and Margaret (Herne) Tarbell. On June 12, 1980 he married Linda Murray in Wakegon, WS. Arthur worked as an Ironworker in structural steel and medical construction. He belonged to the Local 440 Union, Utica, NY. Arthur enjoyed old movies, M.A.S.H., sports and doing crossword puzzles. He was an avid golfer and pool player.... Full story
"Maddie" who resided at Tsiionkwanonhso:te, went on her journey on August 10, 2017. Born an only child on March 17, 1919 to Samuel and Blanche Morris. Baptized in the St. Regis Catholic Church. Madeline married Joseph Laffin in February of 1938 at the St. Regis Catholic Church with Father Bourget presiding. Her husband Joseph was the son of Jake and Cecelia Laffin. Madeline was a lifelong resident of Akwesasne and a fluent Mohawk speaker. Madeline attended school to 8th grade in Edwards, NY. She... Full story
The community notes the passing of Shirley C. Cook Jacobs, age 72, of St. Regis, Quebec. July 25, 1945 - August 2, 2017 The daughter of George and Annie Cook (Sharrow).... Full story
The community notes the passing of Mrs. Dana C. Hart, age 56, on July 27, 2017. The daughter of Agnes and the late Joseph B. Cook.... Full story
ST. REGIS, QC – Gary M. White, 65, of Andrew Johnson Road, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2017. Gary was born January 17, 1952 in Bath, NY, son of the late Mitchell Sr., and Sarah Jackson White. He attended schools in Bath, and on September 22, 1989, he married Terry Gravel in Bombay, NY. The marriage ended in divorce. Gary was an Ironworker with Local #440, and had previously worked security for Native Trading. He liked old cars, watching stock car races, and traveling. Most o... Full story
Hi my name is Victoria ‘’Viki’’ Irving. On the 27th and the 28th of July 2017 my friends and co-workers held a fundraiser to help me pay my expenses while I undergo Chemotherapy treatments for Cancer in Ottawa. The love that I received from my friends and co-workers was heartfelt and genuine, and the support that I got from the community was unexpected and totally overwhelming. Nia:wen There is a list of people and facilities that I would like to give special thanks to. Organizers: Mae Lazore Green, Becky Mitchell, Teneya Mitchell, Arvella...
A motorcyclist and his passenger were involved in an accident in front of Speedway Plaza on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at around 11:00 am. When driving, as the driver of a vehicle or on a motorcycle – it's always best to 'look twice to save a life'. Everyone has an obligation to be a safe driver....
(August 15, 2017) Beginning this month, information about busing for the upcoming school year is just a click or a phone call away, for parents and students in Eastern Ontario. Student Transportation of Eastern Ontario (STEO) is the transportation consortium for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) and the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB). STEO’s Acting GM/CAO Janet Murray explains, “STEO’s website is a resource through which parents and students can access their unique transportation information, inclu...
Name: Gunner Colton Jacobs Born: June 20, 2017 Weight: 6lbs 2oz Length: 17 inches Parents: Chrissy and Gordon Jacobs Siblings: Talon, Mikey and Thomas Paternal Grandparents: Gorman and Paula Jacobs Paternal Great Grandma: Josephine Lazore Maternal Grandparents: Colleen Burns and Steve Cook...
By John Kahionhes Fadden A long time ago there were no tiny mosquitoes; just two giant ones that lived near a river. They would attack the people as they passed in their canoes. The people then used a different river, and the big mosquitoes moved there as well continuing their assaults. A war party of twenty well–armed warriors set out in two canoes to do battle with the giants. The battle ensued and the men went from overturned canoes on to the land. Arrows and spears filled the air, and in t...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to remind the public that ambulances travelling through the CBSA Port of Entry in Cornwall require a clear path to reach the emergency lane exit. Please do not block the emergency lane and be on alert for any emergency vehicles moving through the port of entry area....
Last Thursday, August 10th the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort held a Scholarship Luncheon in the Summer Ballroom to honor this year's scholarship recipients, as well as the summer interns who participated in the Casino's Native Summer Internship Program and the Culinary Internship Program. Each year the Mohawk Gaming Enterprise honors four scholarships to local high school students attending Salmon River Central High School, Massena Central High School and Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational...
By Richard Gast, CCE Program Assistant: Horticulture and Natural Resources, Master Gardener Eastern hemlocks (Tsuga canadensis) are one of the most beautiful conifers found in northern New York forests. It can take up to 300 years for them to reach mature heights of up to 70 feet and diameters of up to 3-feet. They commonly live for 500 years and can live for 800 years or longer. Many are among the oldest trees in the state. In their northern range, they're found at a variety of elevations (sea...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the public that the Snye Channel/Chenail Channel waterway is categorized as a NO WAKE zone for the entire length. Boats are not permitted to use the channel at high speeds. Children swim throughout the channel and will not be visible to a speeding boat. Additionally, the wake (waves) from fast-moving boats erode the shorelines. Thank you for respecting our community’s people, rivers, and land....
The Mohawk Gaming Enterprise is committed to investing in the future of Akwesasronon students through internship opportunities. The Native Internship Program at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort is a hands-on 10-week summer placement for Tribal-enrolled, high school graduates, or college or university students to gain knowledge and skills required to be successful in their future. Interns are provided with a supervised professional work experience specific to the student's studies that is...
A first-in-the-nation program to provide no-cost or lower-cost naloxone at pharmacies across New York began August 9, 2017. Individuals with prescription health insurance coverage, including Medicaid and Medicare, will receive up to $40 in co-payment assistance, resulting in reduced cost or no cost for this lifesaving medicine. Uninsured individuals and individuals without prescription coverage will still be able to receive naloxone at no cost through New York’s network of registered opioid overdose prevention programs. “This first-in-the-natio...
The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. With a few exceptions, the Awards have been given out every year since its inauguration. It remains the longest standing and one of the most prestigious awards for Aboriginal athletes in the country. As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards provide a forum for acknowledging the growth and strength of the Aboriginal sport movement in Canada and its tremendous impact on sport...
ALBANY, NY (August 10, 2017) - The New York State Department of Health announced a new set of regulations that will continue the expansion of the state’s Medical Marijuana Program, while improving its experience for patients, practitioners and registered organizations alike. Once adopted, the new regulations will allow for the sale of additional medical marijuana products, an improved experience for patients and visitors at dispensing facilities and the addition of new courses that will allow prospective practitioners to complete their t...
Thursday, September 14, 2017 9:00am – 3:00pm Massena Community Center 61 Beach Street Join the Massena Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members for a day of friendship and crafty sewing activities to cut fabric, stuff and sew pillows, and tag teddy bears to be distributed to patients throughout Massena Memorial Hospital. Sewing will be done by hand and/or machine. The Auxiliary will supply fabric, stuffing material and thread. Any spare fabric is appreciated. Please bring sewing scissors, sewing machines, needle and thread, if possible. Light b...
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