A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to inform the community that the meeting held yesterday between Ohén:ton Í:iente ne Ratitsénhaienhs (Grand Chief) Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, Ietsénhaienhs Tonya Perron and Quebec premier François Legault has been deemed a positive step forward in the relationship between Kahnawà:ke and Quebec. The long-awaited first meeting between the two leaders took place at Mr. Legault’s office in Quebec City. Topics discussed during the hour-long meeting included Kahnawà:ke’s concerns over Bill 96, the importance...
On Thursday August 11, 2022, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service charged three people as a result of a fentanyl trafficking investigation, the arrests took place at a business parking lot in Cornwall, Ontario. The extensive investigation led by the Joint Investigation Team, identified a trafficking ring that operated from a supplier in Ottawa, Ontario and culminated in Akwesasne where the lethal narcotic would then be sold as a "street level drug". At approximately 3:30 PM, members of the Joint...
By John Warren. NCPP Adirondack Correspondent. Aside from some morning valley fog, it’s forecast to be a very pleasant, sunny, and dry weekend. Perhaps one of the nicest so far this summer. Temperatures on the highest summits are expected to be only in the lower 50s this weekend, 40s with the wind chill. Look for nighttime temperatures everywhere dipping into the 40s. The High Peaks shuttles are running this weekend, and popular boat launches, swimming holes, parking areas, and campsites will fill early. Have alternatives in the event your p...
USA Mullet Championships, the 'nation's official mullet-ranking authority' conduct an annual mullet championship across multiple categories, including adult male, adult female (femullet), teen and children. USA Mullet Championships began with an adult competition in 2020 as a marketing idea for Bridge Street Exchange, a men's shop owned by USA Mullet Championships President Kevin Begola. After local success in Michigan, the contest expanded its scope to a national event, including a kid's...
Akwesasne - Mrs. Josephine "Katsitsientha" Lazore, of 1451 River Road, Snye, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Katsitsientha was born September 2, 1934 in Cornwall, the daughter of the late John and Theresa Seymour Peters. She attended schools in Tsi Snaihne and is a residential school survivor which she attended at Spanish, Ontario. She was married to Angus Lazore, he predeceased her in March 1994. She is survived by her children:...
John David Kahionhes Fadden, 83, of Onchiota, NY was born on December 26, 1938 in Massena, NY, the only child of Ray and Christine Skawennati (Chubb) Fadden. He was raised in Hogansburg, NY where he attended the St. Regis Mohawk School and the White School, later graduating from Massena Central High School in 1957. John excelled in Art at an early age, enrolling at the Rochester Institute of Technology after high school, where he was awarded his bachelor's degree in Fine Arts in 1961. Upon compl...
NIA:WEN –THANK YOU The family of Francis Cree would like to express our sincere gratitude to our relatives, friends and community. Thank you very much for the flowers, food, cards and kind expressions of sympathy. Your support at this difficult time was very much appreciated and of great comfort to the family. Thank you to Malone North Country Hospice, St. Regis Mohawk Outreach program, Dr. Latrielle, Dr. Kelly, St. Regis Tribal Housing Program, Akwesasne Ambulance Service and the American Legion Axillary, Donaldson Funeral Home for care and s...
NIA:WEN She:kon Sewakwe:kon The Charles Benedict family would like to thank D&R Disposal, Sanitation Solutions portable restrooms, Snye Recreation ladies, and friends and family who helped out in our time of need, it is very much appreciated. Niawen kowa...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to recognize the 2022 Akwesasne Student Bursary recipients. Every year, MCA's partners, Bank of Montreal and Enbridge, sponsor student bursaries for Akwesasne youth who are pursuing their post-secondary education. MCA hosted the students and sponsors for a luncheon and ceremony at the St. Regis Recreation Centre. Grand Chief Abram Benedict and Chief Sarah Lee Sunday-Diabo gave the students words of encouragement, reflecting on the importance of...
Cornwall held its first ever open market on Friday, August 12th. The south end of Pitt Street was partially closed off for pedestrians to safely enjoy over fifty vendors set up on the corner of Pitt Street and First Street parking lot. Vendors were also set up in front of the Sears Mall. Vendors offered a variety of handmade jewelry, baked goods, vintage items, and plenty of unique and gently used clothing. The open market also offered a fortune teller a photo booth and live DJ. Karhatiron...
WATERTOWN – Did you know about 62% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood? But, only about 3% does. By making an appointment to help save lives with the American Red Cross in August, donors can pump up the blood supply and keep it from falling to shortage levels. Platelet donors are especially needed now. As a thank-you, all who come to give Aug. 1-31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win gas for a year, a $6,000 value. There will be three lucky winners. Everyone who comes to give blood or platelets in August will also r...
The Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with DOH programs’ Home Visit Procedures. This information is to let the community know what to expect in regards to home visits from the Wholistic Health & Wellness, Community Health Nurses, and Home Care/Home Support programs. For routine home visits, prior to entry into your home, a respiratory screening will need to be completed. If the screening is negative, the visit can proceed with your health provider wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). If the screening is positive, t...
In wake of the Buffalo attack, NYS Governor Hochul issued Executive Order 18 requiring each county and the City of New York to develop plans to confront domestic terrorism, including racially and ethnically motivated violence. Governor Hochul announced the issuance of new guidance for counties throughout New York to support the development of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Plans which each county and the City of New York are responsible for developing under Executive Order 18. The Governor discussed the importance of devising Domestic Terrorism...
By Paul Hetzler From palm-reading to watching Fox News, humans throughout the ages have sought knowledge through some decidedly irrational means. But every now and then, superstition pays off. For example, studying the pattern of coffee grounds in the bottom of one’s cup, a practice known as tasseomancy, will nearly always reveal that someone forgot to put a filter in the coffeemaker basket. And haruspicy, the study of the fresh entrails of a gutted animal, is consistently right in concluding the animal is dead. The reading of tea leaves, a c...
Continued from last week The Five Nations became as brothers again. They worked together as one people. If anyone of these nations were attacked, the injury was felt by all of the Five Nations. The Rotiianeson, or Nice People, whom some today call “chiefs”, contributed white wampum toward a Great White Circle of Wampum. This wampum circle is the symbolic fire of the Great Council, which burns at Onondaga. It certifies the pledge words of the Rotiianeson that they will keep the unity of the Confederacy that they are united, and form one bod...
1. Enwahia'kserò:kten This weekend coming up 2. Ahkwesáhshne Rontatewennió:ke tsi Ionteweienstáhkhwa The Akwesasne Freedom School 3. Enhonterihwahténkia'te They shall have an event 4. Khia'teiohserá:ke ronterihwahtenkià:tha tenhontonhnhehtsheróhetste tehonré:rons They will host their annual survival race 5. Entákta kít kit enhontekhwahní:non They will have a chicken dinner on Saturday 6. Awentatokenhtì:ke Onkwehonwehnéha tekanerahtaiéhston enhontkè:ron They will have Indian tacos for sale on Sun...
The Native American Agriculture Fund expresses support for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which includes provisions that could serve Native American producers. If signed into law, the IRA would include: $3.1 billion to distressed borrowers who hold direct or guaranteed farm loans $2.2 billion for farmers who experienced discrimination in USDA loan programs $125 million to provide outreach and technical assistance on areas such as agricultural credit $250 million to support agricultural research, education, and extension $250 million to...
The North Native American Traveling College (NNATC) Friendship Day presented a range of artists' drawings and paintings, leather crafts and beadwork. Here is a small sample of the outstanding work shown on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Indian Time strongly supports our remarkably talented artists and craftspeople....
By Sandra Hale Schulman. Special to ICT. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. Watch out for wild aunties on the town now that the acclaimed series "Reservation Dogs" has returned for a second season. In addition to all-Native writers and producers and top actors Gary Farmer and Zach McClarnon, the new season of the hit FX show features a sister act in the form of siblings Tamara and Sarah Podemski, Anishinaabe/Ashkenazi, from Toronto. Sarah is returning for a second season as Rit...
Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES was honored by a national organization with awards for excellent communications work, including a project in which staff supported a class to create a project that reached well beyond the classroom. Tracy Edwards and her New Vision Government and Law students decided to tell the story of the Underground Railroad spur that wound through northern Franklin County for a class project. The FEH BOCES communications experts collaborated with them to bring the story to life. The communications team worked with Edwards and...
The Ogdensburg History Museum will be open Saturdays and Sundays 11am-1pm throughout the months of August and September except for Labor Day weekend. Admission is $5.00 for adults. Children are free. Better yet, become a member to have unlimited visits! The Membership Dues categories and levels are: Student -- $10.00; Individual -- $20.00; Family Membership -- $40.00; Business -- $60.00; Friend -- $100.00; Supporter -- $250.00 and Sustainer -- $500.00. Do you want to be a member of the Ogdensburg History Museum? Contact us at:...
The New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year’s “Speed Week” enforcement campaign starts Monday, August 15, 2022, and runs through Sunday, August 21, 2022. Troopers will also actively patrol highways and will target drivers who violate New York’s “Move Over” Law. Speeding is listed as a contributing factor in nearly one third of all fatal crashes in New York State. According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR) at the Univ...
Canton, NY— On August 11th 2022, the CDC loosened community COVID-19 guidance. COVID-19 remains an ongoing public health threat; however, high levels of vaccination, infection-induced immunity, and availability of treatments have substantially reduced the risk for serious illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. Now, current recommendations shifts to focus on preventing severe illness and death to the more vulnerable populations. What to Do if Exposed: You can still develop COVID-19 up to 10 days after you have been exposed. If you w...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUGUST 17, 2022 – Cornwall Community Hospital's Community Addictions and Mental Health Services has partnered with Riverview Manor, Cornwall Police Service, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, and Ontario Provincial Police of SDG and Prescott-Russell to open a first-of-its-kind Safe Bed Program in Cornwall, thanks to support provided by the Ministry of Health. A partially renovated section at Riverview Manor houses 6 beds to provide people from Cornwall, SDG, Prescott-Russell and Akwesasne, who are at least 16 years old, with saf...
OPERATION WHILE PROHIBITED Cornwall, ON – John Logan, 37, of Akwesasne was arrested on August 10th, 2022 and charged with operation while prohibited. It is alleged on August 10th, while stopped at the Port of Entry, the man was observed to be operating a motor vehicle, despite being prohibited from doing so. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. During the investigation, he was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on September 20th, 2...
