A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Kaniehtonkie Clocks are typically adjusted one hour ahead in early March and fall back an hour in November. This year the clocks are set to change on November 1. An MPP from Nepean has a bill in Ontario legislation that will change all of that. Bill 214, the Time Amendment Act, has already seen a second reading and sent to Committee. If passed, Bill 214 will enable the Attorney General to end the bi-annual clock changes and move Ontario permanently to daylight time. According to MPP Jeremy Roberts, academic studies from across the world...
In what started as a single person standing on Route 37 with a homemade sign has turned into a weekend long protest against drug abuse. Akwesasronon Will Bear Sunday created a homemade sign, stood on Route 37 and shared his message, "Get the Fentanyl out of Akwesasne". In the wake of recent deaths from overdose in Akwesasne, community members are taking a stand against the sale of illegal drugs, the drug dealers themselves and along with this - offering help and support to any person abusing...
Nini Lafrance, now a single young mom living in Akwesasne, was sexually assaulted at a young age. As a teenager, Nini didn't look her age and to her assailant, that was the premise he used to take advantage of her. Nini has since gathered her strength and used every bit of it to take herself on a path of healing. Through all her meetings giving a statement, through all her cross accusations, and through all of her of court proceedings. Still on a path of healing, she wanted to reach out to...
AKWESASNE TERRITORY. On Friday October 9, 2020, Strong Roots Charitable Foundation and CAA Management announced that Colin Benedict and Krysten Thompson were selected as this year's recipients of the Christopher Thompson Memorial Scholarship. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship award to support their educational pursuits, as well as demonstrated leadership and motivation to enrich the community of Akwesasne. Colin Benedict, son of Owen and Allison Benedict of Akwesasne, is a...
Velma J. "Kana'tison" Sharrow, 67, of 49 County Route 45, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at the Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital. Velma was born June 2, 1953 in Hogansburg, daughter of the late Andrew and Lena Tarbell Sharrow. She graduated from Akwesasne schools and earned her LPN from North Country Community College. Velma was a Licensed Practical Nurse working in several health facilities including Lifecare Center of Arizona, Amber Care of New Mexico and also the St. Regis Mohawk... Full story
Colby B. Herne, 38, of State Route 95, tragically died Tuesday, September 6, 2020 in Akwesasne. Colby was born May 3, 1982 in Massena, the son of Belson and Theresia (DuCote) Herne. He attended Salmon River Central School, where he was a graduate and later attended North Country Community College. Colby was recently working as a bartender at the Brass Horse Grille. He enjoyed fishing, shooting, exploring in his Jeep, video gaming with his son, and had a great love for a good cigar and cooking.... Full story
By Aliyah Chavez. Reprinted with permission Indian Country Today Nathan Apodaca is the Northern Arapaho TikToker who went viral skateboarding to Fleetwood Mac's hit "Dreams." Nathan Apodaca, Northern Arapaho, talks to Indian Country Today about his newfound fame and message to Indigenous communities "Is 100 likes good?" Nathan Apodaca asked his daughter after uploading his first set of TikTok videos two years ago. Fast-forward, and the Northern Arapaho TikToker has become a beacon of hope and po...
Name: Riley Ridge Back Weight: 8lbs 14oz Height: 20 1/2" long Parents: Tyson & Kelly Back Grandparents: Abraham & Mel Back and Connie & Jerry Thompson Homebirth September 23rd @ 7:33am....
Many voters in Franklin County have noticed a typo on their voting ballot. Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris, Joe Biden's running mate, has a typo in her first name. It's missing an "a," so it reads "Kamal D. Harris." The mistake is repeated twice on the ballot because she and Biden are listed under both the Democratic party and Working Families party. According to Franklin County election commissioners' ballots containing a typo will still be counted. Commissioners Tracy Sparks...
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The Franklin County Traffic Safety Board (FCTSB) is pleased to announce that it has received a $17,882 grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee for the 2020 – 2021 year. The grant identified that in 2018, Franklin County had a 32% increase in vehicle crashes over the prior year. Preliminary data from the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR) shows that crashes in 2019 decreased 7% from the year before but still remain 22% over 2015. The grant will allow the FCTSB to continue to employ a Traffic Safety Coordinato...
Cooler temperatures and pretty soon falling leaves serve as a reminder that the fall season is fast approaching. As the seasons change, so do our activities and home needs. Even though summer is not quite over yet, it’s a good time to do some seasonal maintenance to keep your home running smoothly. The weather can change quickly, especially if you live in a colder climate and you don’t want to be caught unprepared. A bit of attention now will save costly repairs and aggravation later. Interior Maintenance A. Check for drafts. Feel for dra...
By Kolby KickingWoman. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. The government-to-government relationship tribes have with the United States is unique. With 574 federally recognized tribes, it is also complex. The Supreme Court plays a special role in this relationship, hearing two to three Indian law cases on average per term, according to Joel West Williams, Cherokee Nation, a senior attorney with the Native American Rights Fund. On Monday morning, Amy Coney Barrett began her confirmation hearings in the Senate Judiciary...
By Kolby KickingWoman. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the state of Oklahoma’s request to administer environmental regulatory programs in Indian Country. Republican Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, Cherokee, made the initial request to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler near the end of July, 13 days after the Supreme Court ruled in McGirt v. Oklahoma. That decision stated Congress never explicitly disestablished the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Reservation and much of eastern Oklahom...
Pedestrian Safety is an important traffic safety issue and public health concern for New York State. Everyone becomes a pedestrian at some point in their travels. Approximately 300 pedestrians are killed and 15,000 injured by motor vehicles each year on the state’s roadways and more than 3,000 pedestrians are admitted to the hospital annually. Injuries to pedestrians are among the top 10 leading causes of injury-related hospital admissions and death for almost all age groups In New York State. Both drivers and pedestrians need to know and f...
The third Tuesday in October recognizes National Pharmacy Technician Day. The day is an opportunity to thank technicians for their invaluable support and contributions throughout the year. However, the day also explores the technician’s role and how vital it is to maintain a safe and efficient health system. Pharmacy technicians work in a variety of environments. Depending on education and training, they manage dispensary supply at hospitals and clinics, retail pharmacies, prisons, and veterinary clinics. Their roles may include the s...
BY GREGORY SCHAAF, PH.D. From the time of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, the opportunity to create and to establish a new government challenged people to search for the roots of democracy. One of the little-known secrets of the Founding Fathers is the fact that they discovered a democratic model not in Great Britain, France, Italy or any of the so-called “cradles of civilization.” Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and others found the oldest participatory democracies on earth amo...
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By Andy Gardner AKWESASNE. State Police continue to investigate the 1976 death of Francine M. Mitchell, whose residence at the time of her murder was listed as New York City. Forty-four years ago, Francine M. Mitchell was visiting Akwesasne and stayed with relatives from New York City. On October 11, 1976, at about 4:30 a.m., Mitchell was observed by New York State Troopers sleeping behind the wheel of her vehicle, on the south shoulder of State Route 37 in Hogansburg. Shortly after the troopers...
Cornwall, ON. On Saturday, October 10th, 2020 shortly before noon, the CPS received a call to respond to a deceased body that was discovered in a wooded area north of Tollgate Road, between Brookdale Avenue and Pitt Street. The identity of the deceased is yet to be determined. The investigation is being conducted by the Criminal Investigation Division, in conjunction with the Forensic Identification Unit, as well as the Regional Coroner’s Office. At this time, the investigation remains ongoing with no new information to release. The CPS can c...
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 1 Current Active COVID-19 63 Tested Positive Test Results 25,915 Diagnostic Negatives 3,454 Antibody Negatives 104 Probable Positive Cases 167 Total Cumulative Positive 166 Resolved/Recovered from Active Covid-19 50 Quarantine and Isolation Individuals in 37 Locations Tuesday, October 13, 2020:1 3 Current Active COVID-19 (2 new positives from Monday) 64 Tested Positive Test Results 25,290 Diagnostic Negatives 3,453 Antibody Negatives 104 Probable Positive Cases 168 Total Cumulative Positive 165 Resolved/Recovered...
Tuesday, October 13, 2020: 2 (two) new cases of COVID-19 were reported to the St. Lawrence County Public Health Department over the holiday weekend, and (3) three new cases were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive cases to-date to 341 (three hundred and forty-one) 11 (eleven) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts (we will also post the maps on our Facebook page @SLCPublicHealth) 326 (three hundred and twenty-six) cases have been released from i...
Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to FNIHB on October 10, 2020 at 2:55 p.m. ET for the week of October 4 to October10, 2020. Quebec – 9 Cases Ontario – 2 Cases Manitoba – 5 Cases Saskatchewan – 7 Cases Alberta – 9 Cases British Columbia – 8 Cases Canada Wide Canada – Total Cases 186,881 as of October 13, 2020 Newfoundland and Labrador: Total Cases 283, Active 8, Recovered 271 Prince Edward Island: Total Cases 68, Active Cases 3, Recovered 60 Nova Scotia: Total Cases 1,092, Active Cases 4, Reco...
Where: Park Bros. 9 Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676 Date: October 10, 2020 Time: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Patrons who visited Park Bros. Bagels and Coffee at the above location during the day and time listed have a potential risk of exposure to COVID-19. If you believe you were present at this location on October 10th between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm, it is recommended that you be tested for COVID-19 and monitor how you feel. Please monitor your temperature twice a day for 14 days. Call your healthcare provider for further guidance if you develop the...
AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) announced today it has included the community of Six Nations of the Grand River to the list of exclusion areas within the 300-mile travel radius. The decision to add Six Nations to the travel exclusion is in response to a recent outbreak of COVID-19 cases in their community. During the past week, Six Nations experienced 47 new cases of COVID-19, with 14 active cases and 33 probable cases. The Tribe's EOC is reminding ind...
