A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Lately, everyone in Akwesasne has seen or is impatiently waiting to see the 'Ice Cream Truck". It was first seen late Monday afternoon driving slowly on Racquette Point and later in St. Regis. On Tuesday evening they were in Tsi Snaihne. As a way to introduce themselves to Akwesasne – 'R – Sons Ice Cream' – was generously given out ice cream for free. Owner Cheyenne Cole said they are still working on a regular schedule to cover all of Akwesasne and you can follow R – Sons Ice Cream on Snap Ch...
On September 12, 2021 a Hogansburg man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another man in the parking lot of Burchacon Housing in Malone. Abraham T. Gray, 36, was charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree assault, second-degree menacing and second-degree harassment. NYS police who investigated the incident said Gray stabbed another man several times in the torso. Gray was arraigned in Moira Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail, or $10,000 bond. He is to appear in...
The Department of Health (DOH) is providing the community with information on how to obtain copies of your COVID-19 receipt/record. With vaccine passports being required in Ontario and Quebec in the very near future, the DOH would like to ensure the community is aware of the process to obtain their vaccine record. Beginning on September 22, 2021, proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required to access many indoor settings in Ontario. On October 22, 2021, Ontario will be moving towards an upgraded proof of vaccination, which includes a QR...
Audiences across Canada were able to share in powerful Indigenous storytelling, including seven National Film Board of Canada (NFB) produced and co-produced works, as the imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (October 19–24) offers six days of online programming. Winner of the Emerging Canadian Filmmaker Award and Canadian Feature Documentary Award at Hot Docs is Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers' Kímmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy Produced by Seen Through Woman Productions/NFB. A member of t...
MASSENA – Daniel E. Loran Jr., 66, of Beach Street, unexpectedly passed away Saturday afternoon, September 11, 2021, in his home. Daniel was born September 19, 1954 in Syracuse, the son of the late Daniel E. Loran and Venita (Williams) Loran and was a graduate from Salmon River High School in 1972. On July 20, 1986, he married Susan M. Garcia in Hogansburg, NY. Daniel first worked for Y.A.C.C. with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, and later worked as an ironworker. He then continued employment as a... Full story
OAKES, Kenneth Thomas Tehronhiate – suddenly at the Barrie Memorial Hospital, Ormstown, Quebec on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the age of 60 years. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas Oakes and Elizabeth Oakes (King), his Grandparents, Paul and Theresa King (Curry) and Mitchell and Theresa Oakes (Phillips). Beloved father of Casandra (Mat) Groulx and cherished grandfather of Connor, Emily, and Sara. Dear brother of JoAnn (Ronald) Swamp, Felicia (Robert) Sunday, Sheila Oakes, Michael (... Full story
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council and the Tribal Clerk announced that a community comment period has now opened regarding proposed amendments to the Tribe’s Land Laws and Land Dispute Ordinance (“Ordinance”). The Land Laws and Land Dispute Ordinance is available for community viewing on the Tribal Member Portal, under “Tribal Laws, Ordinances, and Regulations.” To access the portal, please visit the Tribe’s website at www.srmt-nsn.gov and click “Tribal Members” in the top right-hand corner. The Ordinance can also be obtained from...
By Brendon Derr, Rylee Kirk, Anne Mickey, Allison Vaughn, McKenna Leavens and Leilani Fitzpatrick - Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. A Howard Center for Investigative Journalism analysis of Justice Department data found that federal investigators and prosecutors routinely close large numbers of child sexual abuse cases in Indian Country, leaving many without justice The convicted child rapist emerged from the tree line without warning, walked quickly past the elders who feared him and entered the Navajo home, where his 15-year-old... Full story
Six Nations of the Grand River. The Survivors’ Secretariat is pleased to announce that Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Mohawk Nation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Bear Clan, CM, LLB, LLM, PhD, has agreed to take on the role of Indigenous Human Rights Monitor for the Mohawk Institute Survivors’ Secretariat. Given the long and documented history of the failures of the justice system, in particular the death investigation system as it relates to the deaths of Indigenous people, the Survivors’ Secretariat wishes to appoint an Indigenous Human Rights Monit...
This legend happened long ago on an island in the St. Lawrence River. The island is called by the Akwesasne Mohawks, Jo-ka-ta-ren-re, and lies opposite St. Regis Point on the St. Regis Reservation. The story happened many summers in the past. Long ago, a man and woman their daughter lived alone on this island. They had a garden where they raised corn, beans and squashes. One day, as the three were working in their garden, the sky became very dark. Glancing up at the dark clouds, the father said that they had better run quickly to their house...
1. Iontkehtáhkhwa Backpack 2. Ahsonhtà:ke tsi iehiatónhkwa Board to write on 3. Tsi iehiatonhseraniiontáhkhwa Bulletin Board 4. Tkarohrókstha / tewahsè:tas Calculator 5. Iakenhni'tahsetá:tha Calendar 6. Anitskwà:ra Chair 7. Karahkwaka'aión:tha Clock 8. Ionhsóhkhwa kahiatónhsera Coloring book 9. Kawennaráhstha Computer 10. Ionhsóhkhwa Crayon 11. Iehiatónhkwa karón:to Desk 12. Kahnhóha Door 13. Karaké:was Eraser 14. Teiehkháhstha Glue 15. Kakahrónhtha / Kahiatonhserakahrónhtha Hole puncher 16. Oh...
What is TVR's Mission? To Assist Native Americans with disabilities in preparing for, engaging in, and maintaining employment: funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Administration Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Process: Step 1: Orientation – call to schedule to learn if TVR is right for you. Step2: Intake – Complete and review application, provide copies of Tribal ID & SSN and provide documentation of disability and sign releases of information. Step 3: Establishing Eli...
Counseling & Guidance Services Traditionally Used by Native Americans Assessments for Determining Eligibility & VR Needs Rehabilitation Teaching Services Personal Assistance Services Interpreter & Readers Services Diagnosis & Treatment of Physical and Mental Impairments Job Related Services On-the-Job or Other Personal Training Supported Employment Services Books, Tools, & Training Materials Occupational Licenses, Tools, Equipment/Clothing Rehabilitation Technology Self- Employment Technical...
Our gratitude and appreciation go out to the following businesses who helped make our 2021 disABILITIES Awareness Campaign successful: Swamps Performance Automotive Mohawk Plumbing Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort Red Fox Gas & Convenience Jeffrey Tarbell Handcrafting 37 West Three Feathers Café Tarbell Management Group (Bear’s Den, Western Door, & Tim Horton’s) Smith’s Lumber Triple A Brass Horse Pizzeria King’s Marina CKON Cedar View Golf Course Adirondack Auto Wild Bills Speedway Twinleaf Akwesasne Sports Mohawk International Raceway Stacey’s...
The Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council (LEICC) meets twice a year to discuss issues and policies related to the NYS Early Intervention Program that provides services for children with disabilities from ages birth through three. Council members include parents, service providers, program administrators, and legislators. The next meeting is scheduled for: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Virtual Meeting Information Below Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83076109941?pwd=alNHUTVlcUdCbnlsRUV1NElmb0I0Zz09...
By Leslie Logan, Seneca Nation. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. I watched a 20-year anniversary documentary about the Sept. 11 attacks on the Twin Towers last weekend. The New York City firefighters were the central focus. The film revisited the heroism of firefighters who were lost that day and firefighters who contracted terminal forms of cancer from having put in time at Ground Zero. No disrespect to the many firefighters whose lives were lost on that fatal day — they walked into burning buildings in what they p...
Malone. The People's Choice Awards have been chosen and DAC's Outside Art Affair Benefit has raised $650 for The Thrive Project. Congratulations to our Artists and Bid winners. There is still time to purchase online an original plein air artwork from the Outside Art Affair collection. Visit DAC's website to view the entire collection and more. The People's Choice Awards are sponsored by Ellis Automotive, Flemings Fine Furniture, Foothills Art Society and Downtown Artist Cellar, Malone NY....
Ontario officials have released more guidance on the implementation of the province’s proof-of-vaccination system, which comes into effect on Wednesday, Sept. 22. The vaccine certificate system will cover “higher-risk” indoor spaces where masks can’t be worn at all times, officials say. The province has amended its list to apply to the following settings: Restaurants and bars (excluding outdoor patios, delivery and takeout). Nightclubs, including outdoor areas. Meeting and event spaces like banquet halls and convention centers. Sports and fitne...
LA CONNER, W.A. As Skagit Chinook salmon populations and the Southern Resident Killer Whales dependent upon them continue to dwindle, today the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (“Swinomish” or “Tribe”) sent a 60-day notice of intent to sue the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Corps”) for failing to uphold the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Corps has granted construction permits to dike districts in the Skagit Delta under the Tidegate Fish Initiative Agreement (TFI) for five years without requiring that the agreed-upon hundreds of acres of est...
DILLINGHAM, AK – Bristol Bay Tribes and communities celebrated today’s announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency will resume work on permanent protections for the Bristol Bay watershed that could safeguard the region from mines like the Pebble project. In a court filing, the agency said it will reinstate the 2014 “proposed determination” under section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, that if finalized, would have restricted mining in the region to protect the watershed. With today’s decision EPA is now resuming the process that is n...
by Paul Hetzler Even if you have a top-notch security system, you could still return from vacation to find that your prescription drugs, tobacco products, rice, dog food, or other items have vanished. And you’d be on your own to solve this crime because the police would tell you to bug off. While not as prevalent as they were a couple generations ago, there are perhaps a dozen insect species in our climate that dabble in home invasions to pilfer meals. Collectively they’re called pantry pests, although some of them have fetishes for lea...
by Melinda Myers The extreme heat and drought of 2021 across much of the country has turned many lawns brown. Damaged lawns may be thin, contain dead patches or are overrun with weeds. Fall is a good time to improve the health and appearance of a weather-worn lawn. Start the process by evaluating the damage. Then plan a course of action and be prepared to follow through as needed with proper care. Fall fertilization can help improve thin lawns and those with numerous small dead patches the size...
Dearest family, dearest community How I love you... How tired my heart is with this trespassing fear menacing media Intruding our dearest of families and our dearest of communities. How these imposed measures were only ‘guidance’ yet are held with an iron fist. Our regnant civil duty ravaged by these imposters of consciousness. Release our minds from these dogmas... Good minds, good medicine, good being, how I pray for your savior, guidance and protection thru these sacred insults. May our human dignity resist and make peace with ourselves and...
Toronto, ON. As large-scale construction on U of T’s Landmark Initiative continues around the Hart House Commons, a number of large tree-protection hoardings have inspired a public art project entitled Tree Protection Zone (TPZ). When completed at the end of summer 2021, the aptly named project will feature specially commissioned mural-sized works by eight artists and their collaborators considering the preservation of life, water, and kin and how each is inextricably linked to the protection of trees. This temporary public art project p...
Dr. Tsun Sheng Neil Ku doesn’t have much time for fly fishing these days. The epidemiologist, who works at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana, is too busy acting as a point person on all things COVID-19 not only for his hospital, but also for Yellowstone County officials and medical providers in the broader region. On top of that, he’s taken to social media - and appeared at public meetings - to combat misinformation about masking, vaccinations and testing. As of Monday, the Billings Clinic had 70 inpatients with COVID-19, most of whom are...
