A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On September 14, 2023, at approximately 5:00 PM The Akwesasne Mohawk Police received information of a Human Smuggling event involving a Columbian National who was attempting to get into Canada from the United States illegally. Police were provided a description of the vehicle and the occupants located inside. Akwesasne Mohawk Police observed a vehicle matching the description enter the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) and attend a residence. Police conducted a stop and located four individuals...
By Isaac White First Nations in Ontario are united in opposing a federal legislation—Bill C-53—that seeks formal recognition of a Métis government in the province. Several First Nations communities converged on Parliament Hill in Ottawa last Wednesday to express their dissent on the proposed law. Although the bill also extends recognition to Métis governments in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the contention arises predominantly from the acknowledgment of the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO). The First Nations argue that the MNO represents commun...
By Isaac White The inaugural Cornwall Culture Fest unfolded beautifully on Saturday, with favorable weather, a substantial and enthusiastic crowd, and an atmosphere buzzing with excitement. Lamoureux Park was alive with visitors wandering its paths and exploring the expansive grassy areas, where the air was laden with the rich and diverse aromas of delectable global cuisines. Vendors and information booths were generously scattered throughout, presenting an incredible array of cultural...
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FORT COVINGTON – Starting immediately, all enrolled students at Salmon River Central School District are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and lunch at school for free. This change was made possible by the Community Eligibility Provision through the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The provision is a non-pricing meal service option for school districts that are located in low-income areas to help improve food security. The USDA will reimburse Salmon River for the cost of these meals. “We are thrilled to have received approval for this fed...
The Twinleaf Cruisers Car Club held their final car club show on Saturday, completely filling the Twinleaf parking lot and then some. It was a car lovers dream with every kind of car you can image: muscle cars, vintage cars, concept cars, hot rods, contemporary sports cars and more. The show was held on Saturday from 11am to 4pm, with raffles, treats for the kids and plenty of car shop talk. One could overhear talk of pistons, big block engines, brakes, alternators, opera windows, running...
The St. Lawrence River Institute will be hosting the 30th Annual River Symposium this October 25th to 27th. For the last three decades, the River Symposium has provided a unique platform for researchers, educators, students, environmental professionals, policymakers, and members of the public to connect and share knowledge in support of freshwater ecosystem conservation and sustainable resource management. In honor of the event’s 30th anniversary, this year’s theme ‘A River Through Time’ will invite participants to explore lessons from the pas...
CANTON – The Unitarian Universalist Church of Canton is hosting its third Social Justice Initiative (SJI), “Cultivating Climate Justice,” an engaging series of events spanning Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. The series will offer hope and practical ways to cultivate climate justice to help heal all life on earth. Contributing to the series are our indigenous neighbors, environmentalists, authors, professors, farmers, artists, performers, and storytellers. Events are free and open to all, at the church at 3½ E. Main St. in Canton. Pre-re...
Akwesasne: Owen J. Peters, 47, of Akwesasne, passed away on September 21, 2023 at Ottawa Civic Hospital after a brief illness. Owen was born on February 22, 1976 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Joseph and Lucille (Lazore) Peters. He attended Snye School, AMS and later General Vanier Secondary School. Owen worked construction and as a mechanic for many years. Owen will be remembered for his ability to tell a great story, know all the facts about the World Wars and history. He was a race fan especially of Formula 1 and admired NASCAR’s Dale E...
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: Sept. 28th-Debbie Ransom-Gauthier, Janice Duso & John Herne Sept. 29th-Barbara Lazore & Karen Benedict Sept. 30th-Nancy Vosbrink Legal Aid: Sept. 28th Call for an...
Coffee Social 10 am - 12 Noon Information Session “Starting a Family Council” Tsiionkwanonhso:te (LTC) east end of Kawehnoke ON 70 Apartments Road For more information, contact [email protected] or call 613-932-1409 during business hours (M-F)...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Dorothy Tarbell, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Catherine Sam. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Catherine Sam. 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 no later than October 14, 2023....
Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in the Estate of Joseph C. Thompson. All creditors must represent their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by October 5, 2023. Any creditors shall contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 518-358-6300....
POTSDAM SUNY – Potsdam women's hockey head coach Olivia Cook has named Tyren Boots as assistant coach for the 2023-24 season. Boots, a native of the Mohawk Territory of Akwesasne and a Salmon River High School standout, spent over four seasons competing in the Central Canadian Hockey League (CCHL) and CCHL 2. Boots was a two-sport athlete at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wis. He was a forward for the Sabres' perennially ranked ACHA Division II hockey program, making two National T...
Volleyball Player, League Registration & Waiver form Training & Games get started Monday, October 2, 2023, Pick up registration forms at your local schools: AMS & Kana:takon: Fri. Sept. 22, 2023, 4-6 pm at Tsi Snaihne School: Thurs. Sept. 28, 2023, 4-6 pm at Come out to play Developmental, Recreational or Competitive Volleyball, bring the family and a friend! New! For kids! Smash Ball 3 on 3 New! High School Scholarships! 5 Health Benefits of Playing Volleyball Burns fat and calories - one of the best benefits of playing volleyball is that it...
Indian Time apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please accept our sincere apologies. This is the corrected version of last week's article "La Vie Community Day at Akwesasne Skatepark Hopes to Grow" dated Thursday, September 21, 2023. La Vie Skateboards held a Community Skate Day on Saturday, September 16th. La Vie Skateboards, located in Alexandria, ON likes to say La Vie is "the life of skateboarding and everything that goes with it." La Vie Skateboards "was created to always...
A legal dispute unfolding this month in a northern Ontario courtroom showcases an alliance of First Nations contending that they are entitled to over $100 billion due to the Crown’s failure to uphold a promise from a 173-year-old treaty. Conversely, both federal and provincial governments assert that they owe significantly less, if anything at all. The proceedings, taking place in Thunder Bay, Ont., bear the potential to shape history for First Nations, representing approximately 15,000 Anishinaabe individuals residing along the northern c...
The Advisory Committee and staff of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging invite you to attend our public hearing session. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive input from older adults, caregivers, and community members about our service plans for the upcoming 2024 program year. The Advisory Committee is a group of concerned older adults, service providers and others who meet to review the programs and services of the Office for the Aging. The public hearing is held to learn from local elders and others what current needs...
Massena – The Massena Hospital Foundation is hosting the first St. Lawrence Superhero 5K Challenge on Saturday, September 30th, at 9am on the Richard’s Landing Bike Trail in Louisville. Cost is $25.00 for participants 10 and older, and is open to runners and walkers of all skill levels. This is a family friendly event with the entirety of the race taking place on the Richards Landing Bike Trail – a wide, crushed gravel trail that runs along the mighty St. Lawrence River. The first 100 finishers will receive a St. Lawrence Superhero 5K Chall...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) is notifying tribal members that a 30-Day Comment Period is being provided for the Election and Referendum Ordinance Amendments. This comment period is for individuals to review and provide feedback on changes that have been incorporated at the request of tribal members. The deadline to provide additional comments prior to taking final action to adopt the ordinance amendments is Kenténha/October 21, 2023. The revised draft Election and Referendum Ordinance Titled “Election and Referendum Ordi...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023-24 school year: -AIS ELA/Reading Teacher -Art Teacher -Driver Education Teacher -Elementary Teacher -Math Teacher -Reading Teacher -Science Teacher - Biology and General Science -Special Education Teacher -Teacher Aide -Technology Teacher Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent Salmon River Central School 637 County...
In what activists hailed a historic victory for the country’s indigenous inhabitants, Brazil’s top court rejected moves to drastically curtail Indigenous land rights. The “time limit trick,” an agribusiness-backed attempt to prevent Indigenous people from claiming property they did not physically occupy in 1988, was rejected by nine of the court’s eleven members, according to rights groups. After a majority was created to support a decision in favor of Indigenous rights on Thursday, there were moving scenes outside the supreme court’s B...
It is less than a month away from the highly anticipated theatrical release of Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” This $200 million historical epic, adapted from David Grann’s critically acclaimed nonfiction book of the same name, unfolds the harrowing narrative of a string of murders of affluent members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma during the 1920s. Beyond the palpable excitement that typically heralds a new release from Scorsese, the film is being recognized as one of Hollywood’s most earnest endeavors to narrate Native Am...
KING SALMON, Alaska – Fat Bear Week returns to Katmai National Park & Preserve this October 4 – 10, and they need your help to crown the fattest bear. In Akwesasne, we take Bears seriously, and fat bears even more so. And really, who doesn't love a bear? The brown bears of Brooks River located in Alaska have spent the summer fattening up to survive winter hibernation...and to be contenders for the title of "Fat Bear Week 2023 Champion." Fat Bear Week is a global tournament-style bracket com...
ASEVC is taking a job application for Two Gym Monitors & Three Certified Volleyball Referee. Starting date October 2, 2023, location AMS & Kana:takon schools Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays, Two hours- ten sessions per day. All job applications must be on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 12:00 noon pm. To ensure a safe, supervised ASEVC programming for children or adults in the ASEVC program for Gymnasium Space. For more information and application contact Kahnastatsi Jacobs 613-575-1594 or [email protected]...
