A Voice from the Eastern Door
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One of the North Country's largest cultural events returned this past weekend after a two-year hiatus. The ritual and solemnness of the Akwesasne International Powwow 2022 Grand Entry started at noon under a dazzling sunny sky. This kicked off a full weekend of drummers and dancers dressed in traditional clothing and powwow regalia. Artisans offering one-of-a-kind handmade items and powwow food vendors serving Indigenous specialties filled the grounds of the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena on Kawehno:ke. T...
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AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's (SRMT) Environment Division continues to strengthen and expand its longstanding efforts to protect Akwesasne's natural resources for the coming generations. Their decades-worth of environmental programs and services, which are the largest of any tribal organization across the country, was recently bolstered with a $302,546 Pollution Prevention Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. "I am happy to announce that the Saint Regis Mohawk T...
McGill University is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Konwahahawi Rourke, Ed.D., as Director, Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP), Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), McGill University. Ms. Rourke succeeds Kent Saylor, MD, who was the inaugural director of the IHPP when it launched in 2017. Ms. Rourke, Akwesasne Mohawk Nation, will lead the IHPP in the ongoing implementation and evolution of its long-term action plan to increase the number of Indigenous students...
The Akwesasronon Shonataten:ron (Residential School Survivors) have been informed that 43 unnamed Native children died at the Mohawk Institute-their names and the causes of their deaths have yet to be determined. The discovery was made after examining the records of those who were interred at the Institute. More victims will certainly be found once the researchers dig deeper into the National Truth and Reconciliation archives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Other repositories, such as those under the control of the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches,...
AKWESASNE – Gordon J. King, 62, of Drum Street Road, unexpectedly and peacefully passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, in his sleep at his home. Gordon was born on August 6, 1960 in Cornwall, the son of the late Louis E. and Irene (Swamp) King and graduated from General Vanier in Cornwall. On December 22, 2012, he married Denean Cook at the Hogansburg United Methodist Church. Gordon was a journeyman ironworker with Local #440. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and the A... Full story
WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced the Board on Geographic Names (BGN) has voted on the final replacement names for nearly 650 geographic features featuring the word sq___. The final vote completes the last step in the historic efforts to remove a term from federal use that has historically been used as an offensive ethnic, racial and sexist slur, particularly for Indigenous women. “I feel a deep obligation to use my platform to ensure that our public lands and waters are accessible and welcoming. That starts with rem...
All children are back to school! Last week the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education district schools opened to the sound of excited students. This week the Salmon River and Massena Central schools opened with buses running morning and afternoons. Please exercise caution when driving near schools, bus stops, and anywhere children may be walking near a road. Pay attention to parking restrictions around schools and do not park in intersections. Last week, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service...
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I am writing this letter to bring awareness to my community of Akwesasne of the event that occurred in May on Point Road, Kawehno:ke . Thursday, May 05, 2022, the day before Jake Fire Day, the Canadian government entity that is the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, commenced the construction of a housing complex project on Lot 147A-3-6 on Point Road, Kawehno:ke . The project was initiated with no official Mohawk Council of Akwesasne “Notice of Construction” to the residents and families of Point Road. The negligence in communication and org...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) wishes to inform the community that it has created a ‘band-empowered’ entity to explore opportunities in the cryptocurrency mining industry. At last week’s duly-convened Council meeting, the Council of Chiefs unanimously supported the creation of “Kahnawà:ke Blockchain Technologies,” and provided authorization to apply for a power allocation from Hydro-Québec for cryptographic use. If Kahnawà:ke Blockchain Technologies is successful in receiving a block of power, it will consider the economic and...
Letter to the Editor Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th is National Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Akwesasne Representative & Advocacy Program, Akwesasne Child & Family Services, the Children’s Aid Society of the United Counties of Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, and the City of Cornwall have come together to invite you to join us in recognition of this very important day at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall, ON at 4pm. On this day, we will wear orange and gather as uni...
Powwow Committee extends their sincere appreciation After a two-year hiatus, because of the circumstances beyond our control, the Akwesasne Powwow Committee was proud to host our Annual Cultural Celebration, the 20th Annual Akwesasne Powwow. The Powwow Committee was diligent in our attempts to continue to bring together the finest Dancers, Drummers, Artisans and Cooks from across Turtle Island. This prestigious event brings together our brother and sister communities, as well as our invited guests regardless of race, creed, or color, and has...
Grand Council Meetings of the Iroquois Confederacy are held for serious matters, which affect all of the member nations: Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora. Before an issue can be presented to the Grand Council, it must first be heard by the Onondagas who decide whether the issue requires a Grand Council meeting. Sometimes, the issue is sent back to the individual nation to be solved at home. Each nation has its own Council of Chiefs and deals with its own problems. These...
1. Tsi ionteweienstáhkhwa tsi nahò:ten ronteweiénstha School subjects 2. Ionhsetáhkhwa Math 3. Tsi ionhnwentsió:te Science 4. Tsi niwenhniserò:tens Weather 5. Owenna'shòn:'a Vocabulary 6. Enhsatahónhsatate ne okara'shòn:'a Listening to stories 7. Enhsewennahnó:ten Reading 8. Enhshiá:ton Writing 9. Teiewennakháhstha Spelling 10. Ensa'nikonhraién:ta'ne Comprehension 11. Kiohrhén:sa English 12. Onkwaná:ta Social Studies 13. Tsi nikahá:wi Time 14. Iohwéntsiare Place (geography) 15. Tsi nikiawèn:'en...
Clarkson ranked highly in national universities in measures of reputation, with earned recognition by college presidents, provosts and deans across the country, based on the strength of Clarkson’s academic programs. “Clarkson is a proven leader in technological education with a remarkable return for students with high starting salaries and rewarding careers. We have a dedicated and talented group of faculty and staff who work together to provide our students with rigorous learning experiences, and the support and mentorship they need to sta...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke wishes to advise the community that it will not be observing the national holiday for the Queen’s funeral on Monday, September 19th. While we acknowledge the Queen’s unprecedented 70 years of dedication to the service of her country, we do not identify ourselves with the monarchy. It would therefore be inappropriate for us to observe this holiday....
In recognition of Grandparents Day held on September 11th, the New York State Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) calls attention to scams targeting grandparents. This date is dedicated to honor grandparents and to appreciate their unique roles in our lives. To celebrate this special day, DCP wants to empower grandparents to outsmart scammers who prey on family bonds. With the common grandparent scam, criminals impersonate someone trying to help a loved one so they can trick them into sending money. The grandparent s...
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports announced the launch of the new “Project COPE” website, which promotes overdose prevention and harm reduction education in New York State. The goal of this initiative is to empower people to learn how to prevent overdoses and save lives in their community. The website can be accessed by visiting https://oasas.ny.gov/projectcope. “Every community in New York State has been affected by the opioid and overdose epidemic,” OASAS Commissioner Chinazo Cunningham said. “This new website b...
By Kaniehtonkie. Richard Oakes was shot at close range in the chest on September 20, 1973. The man who shot Oakes, Michael Morgan was charged with voluntary manslaughter and later acquitted by an all-white jury. Morgan claims he shot Oakes in self-defense. Oakes was 30 years old at the time of his death. During the trial, and according to testimony given a month later by Frank Owen Greer, a San Francisco visitor to the camp, Morgan allegedly said Oakes was a "troublemaker" who was "half-crazy...
As the warm weather begins to fade, St. Lawrence County Public Health Department urges homeowners to begin critter-proofing their homes as many pests, such as rodents, raccoons, and bats, begin seeking shelter from the cold weather. Such pests can cause serious and sometimes fatal diseases like Hantavirus, Lyme, and Rabies. Other pests, such as cockroaches, can trigger asthma and allergy symptoms. Critter-proofing your home in the fall is the best way to prevent unwanted guests in the winter. Critter-Proof your Home Start by walking around the...
Akwesasne The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s COVID-19 Response Team reported 17 new positive cases of the coronavirus in the southern portion of Akwesasne between September 5th to September 13th. We are pleased to report that 13 positive cases have completed their 5-day isolation period however, four (4) active cases remain under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. The three (3) active cases involve friends and family over the age of 18 years, and 1 case within the 0 to 4 years of age. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne did not issue a COVID report this wee...
Statistics for Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Total Active Cases: 117 Self-Reported Cases: 19 PCRS reported: 35 Statistics for Tuesday, September 13, 2022 Total Active Cases: 74 At home tests reported: 13 PCRS reported: 26 Statistics for Monday, September 12, 2022 Total Active Cases: 42 At home tests reported: 3 PCRS reported: 10 Statistics for Sunday, September 11, 2022 Total Active Cases: 55 At home tests reported: 7 PCRS reported: 1...
FLIGHT FROM POLICE, DANGEROUS OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE Cornwall, ON – Tekonwasterihatah Ransom, 38, of Akwesasne was arrested on September 9th, 2022 and charged with flight from police and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. It is alleged on August 18th, 2022, while police were conducting a traffic stop, the woman fled in her vehicle from police and was operating the vehicle in a dangerous manner. On September 9th, 2022, she was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to app...
