A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Monday, November 14, 2022, Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of an unresponsive female who had overdosed on drugs at a residence on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Provincial Ambulance attended a residence and provided lifesaving measures, including administering naloxone (Narcan) to the unresponsive female. The female was transported to a local hospital and is expected to recover. Opioid overdose is preventable if the person receives basic life support and the timely administration of naloxone. Naloxone...
Talk about fast... this past weekend Akwesasne, lacrosse loving enthusiasts were treated to three National Lacrosse League (NLL) preseason games. The preseason weekend scheduled promised two games each among the Halifax Thunderbirds, the San Diego Seals and the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at A'nowara'ko:wa Arena. The NLL exhibition weekend was hosted by the Strong Roots Charitable Foundation. Strong Roots Foundation president Carey Terrance said Strong Roots received business sponsorships to host the...
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Local Akwesasronon attending University of Albany are petitioning the university to include the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen at their annual commencement speech. Jillian Benedict, president of the Indigenous Student Association (ISA), along with Savannah Swamp, also from Akwesasne, Cassidy Rose Peters, a senior at UAlbany and member of the Onondaga Nation who hails from Akwesasne. The petition, which was distributed during ISA's candlelight vigil on Sept. 30, is hoping to receive over 300 signatures....
The Syne Recreation Committee has just finished another successful year of Christmas Enchantment. With a different format and layout, the crowds didn't disappoint at the SRC ran out of tickets at 2:30 – an hour and a half from when the doors closed. Christmas Enchantment all started in 2002 when the Syne Rec Center experienced a major fire, and their insurance coverage didn't cover all repairs and renovations. Out of need and based on resourcefulness, the SRC turned an idea from neighboring C...
A young man with the skills and knowledge to actively act on Native Food Sovereignty and food insecurity has been the target of unfounded and intentional acts of harassment. Over the past two weeks, a couple have tried to claim land Levi Herne has been attending to for the past several years. The couple claim to own this parcel of land and property just south of Akwesasne. Herne shared much of his ordeal on Facebook, saying, "I have been interested in self-reliance and sustainable agriculture...
By Deusdedit Ruhangariyo. Special to ICT. Around the world: Land activist wins Australian award, Canada’s prison system has changed little for Indigenous people, a forestry agreement draws praise in Honduras and an Indigenous woman is New Zealand’s fastest person ever AUSTRALIA: Land rights activist wins top award A Mayili man who has fought for land rights for Traditional Owners was named the Northern Territory’s Australian of the Year, National Indigenous Television reported on Nov. 1. Samuel Bush-Blanasi, 60, who chairs the Northern Land...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 We now have an 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. BIRTHDAYS Nov. 17th-Gerald W. Rubado Nov. 18th-Joseph Calcagno Nov. 19th-Sharon Thompson & Lorraine Swamp Nov. 22nd-Sharon Loran & Carol C. White Nov. 23rd-Millie Cook & Nancy J. Samphier Nov. 24th-Terry Garrow, Katherine Thompson, Alice Cook, Emily Tarbell, Jane Jordan & Sharon Jackson MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL...
This is a public notice and also serves as an alternate service for publication that an application for banishment has been filed against Amanda Tryon, of 1486 Island Road, Kawehnoke. Any individual who would like the opportunity to make additional submissions/evidence concerning the Application for Banishment must contact Kim Loran, Court Clerk by the deadline of December 1, 2022 @4:00 PM. You may contact the Court Clerk at 613-575-2250 Ext. 1026. Public Notice This is public notice Keith L. Gordon, has been found guilty of violating the...
Any Person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Information and related claims should be filed no later than _December 16_, 2022. Claimant: Rosalie A. Jacobs 78 Indian Village Road Hogansburg, NY 13655 Respondent: Joseph Herne 6 Knockturn Alley Akwesasne, NY 13655 Thomas Herne 6 Knockturn Alley Akwesasne, NY 13655...
Weekend masses at the St. Regis Mission Church are now expanded to a MAXIMUM OF 100 PERSONS. ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING MASKS AT ALL TIMES. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2022 12:10 pm Offered for: Carl Smoke Birthday Memorial by Vivian Smoke and family FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2022 12:10 pm Offered for: Jackie Mitchell 4-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Family SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2022 4:00 pm Offered for: Joanne Francis by the St. Regis family SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2022 10:00...
Official Results for 2022 Special Tribal Election and Referendum...
Governor Kathy Hochul announced nearly $32 million was awarded to 1,032 organizations including state community regrant partners, arts partnerships, and arts organizations throughout the State. These New York State Council on the Arts grants will increase access to vital arts funding in local communities and will provide critical support to organizations still in recovery. “Arts and culture are a key part of New York’s identity, and while the past two years have been challenging, we are taking action to ensure a strong comeback,” Governor Hochu...
Artists are invited to submit artwork for the St. Lawrence County Arts Council (SLCAC) 2022 themed show, “Holiday Decoration and Tradition Photos.” SLCAC ask that you submit up to five 5x7” photos that interpret a holiday decoration or tradition personal to you or your family. All forms of holiday or cultural celebrations are welcome. The final exhibited work will be selected by an independent juror. SLCAC have instituted jury fees for each show; $10 for non-partners, $5 for basic creative partners, and free for enhanced creative partn...
LOCATION: Akwesasne Mohawk School, Kawehnoke STATUS: Full-Time Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Manager SALARY: $18.50/HR START DATE: Immediately The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club is seeking energetic and creative individuals to work in a fast paced after school program. The Akwesasne Mohawk School Coordinator will be responsible for the overall daily operations of the designated unit with the primary concern for programs and service delivery. They will plan, develop, and implement programs, as well as perform related administrative duties. The...
The following individuals are being considered for residency permits under the SRMT Residency Ordinance: Cynthia Phillips Please email [email protected] or call Cathy Mitchell at (518) 358-2272 by Friday, November 18, 2022 if you have any objections or concerns. Niawen!...
1+ Vendors Saturday, December 3, 2022 10AM to 5PM Maxcy Hall, 5 Tupper Lake Rd. Potsdam, NY...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Ellen Olive Gray Leckner, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Francine Marvin. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Francine Marvin. 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 December 1, 2022...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Bernard Loran Sr. of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Francine Chubb. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Francine Chubb. 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 by no later than December 17, 2022....
Akwesasne Soaring Eagles U18 will be hosts to radio bingo on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. It is greatly appreciated if the community supports CKON radio bingo Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 7 pm....
It’s the season of giving and supporting those in need…The David Sauther Memorial 8th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft and Vendor Show to BENEFIT The Emmaus Soup Kitchen on December 10th 9:00-3:00 at Davis Elementary School, 183 Webster Street Malone. Come out and support an organization that receives no local state or federal funding or grants of any kind we run purely on this EVENT and minimal donations. It helps keep the doors open and allows us to feed patrons from across the North Country by stretching every penny! Come out and shop wit...
9:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday & Sunday, November 26th & 27th @ Turtle’s Nest, 1450 State Route 37(formally WolfClan Restaurant). Hosted by Kateri Circle...
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND NOVEMBER 26 AND 27, 2022 CRAFTS - SILENT AUCTION - QUILT RAFFLE - REFRESHMENTS VENDOR SPACE AVAILABLE CALL JUDY COLE 613-575-2736 ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE KATERI HALL...
Salary: PSAC Salary Grid Position Summary: Under the direction of the Classroom Teacher, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all students. The Educational Assistant will assist the classroom teacher with academic and social support for all students. Qualifications: Two (2) year Post Secondary Diploma in related field. One (1) year experience working with children. OR Secondary School Diploma. Two (2) to three (3) years’ experience working with children Key Competencies: The successful candidate will demonstrate t...
POTSDAM – Chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD) disease is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States each year. November is National COPD Awareness Month and serves as the perfect time to better inform people about how they should best work with a provider to manage the disease. Canton-Potsdam Hospital (CPH) Pulmonologist Rishi Kumar, MD, noted COPD affects the respiratory system, and causes airflow limitation due to damage to the airways and/or lung tissue. COPD can sometimes also be referred to as emphysema or chronic b...
