A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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John Thomas, a member of the Akwesasne community, was commissioned by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and OPG to paint a mural at the OPG Visitors Centre in Cornwall, Ontario. They wanted something to be created that illustrated the St. Lawrence River before the dam was built. His mural has images of the early Native American people hunting and fishing, and also demonstrates three different sections of longhouses to represent three of the different clans. He wanted to make something that looked...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to announce the hiring of a new Executive Director to lead the organization. The search for a new Executive Director began earlier this year with assistance from Higgins Executive Search, a national executive-level recruitment agency with a proven track record of placing talented leaders at executive level positions. Higgins Executive Search has conducted more successful Indigenous executive search engagements than any other firm in Canada. The goal of...
The fundraiser will be held at the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #1. The goal this year is $79,000, which will ensure over 1,150 families receive a holiday basket this year. We still need your assistance…we are still in desperate need of monetary donations, toys and gifts for seniors. There will be many different opportunities for you to contribute to this worthy cause on December 9th: • Breakfast Sale – Dine in at the station or deliveries will be available for orders of three or more starting at 8am • Lunch Sale ...
In honor of Native Heritage month, the US Customs Border Protection Agency invited respected Faithkeepers Richard Mitchell and Richard Oakes to share our heritage. Richard Mitchell spoke about the Four Sacred Ceremonies and the Peacemaker. Mitchell told the officers the ceremonies are still be carried out today as instructed by the Peacemaker. He spoke of its significance today and how these ceremonies identify us, define our beliefs, and protect us. Rick Oakes shared his knowledge of the Two...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council continues to seek environmental justice for the Akwesasne community by engaging in federal processes aimed at improving tribal consultation. On Kentenhkó:wa/November 10, 2016, Tribal Chiefs Beverly Cook and Eric Thompson spoke on the Tribe's concerns of tribal consultation specifically for infrastructure development projects with the Department of Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, U.S. Forest Se...
AKWESASNE - Linda Marie Tessier, 77 years old, of 2632 State Route 21, Canandaigua, New York, and a native of Akwesasne, passed away after a long struggle of health conditions, surrounded by her family at Thompson Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Linda was born November 4, 1939 in Syracuse the second of five children, daughter of William & Phoebe Francis. She married George "Joe" W. Tessier on August 31, 1963. He predeceased her on March 10, 2004. Linda loved going to BINGO every week, kni...
The family of Sarah Mitchell would like to thank Dave Oakes “Weegie” for allowing a big wonderful 84th birthday party to take place at Iakhihsohtha. To the Caring Hearts & staff for decorating and the gifts they gave Sarah. They sure live up to the name “Caring Hearts.” Thank you to John Francis Band and to Jackie & Dave Mitchell for the flowers they sent. All of this made her very happy. She enjoyed her family and friends that were there for her. Her room is full of birthday flowers and cards and a good memory of her party. The kitchen...
Pet lovers overtook Fluffy Tales Grooming and Supplies last weekend. The Akwesasne Animal Society sponsored the event with a reduced rate of $5.00 per shot per animal. The event was scheduled from 2:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m. Saturday but demand had the lineup out the door after that 4:00 cut-off. Over 45 pet owners took their friends into get rabies and distemper shots....
The Black Serpent of (Dakota Access Pipelines) “No DAPL protest” represents a powerful battle against a monster stated in our prophecies. Most people might not be aware of the Standing Rock protest because of today’s media blackout, but this story has many postings on Facebook. When I was a young boy, I remember the traditional elders were talking about this or at least that is what I thought they were talking about. I remember hearing them tell stories about someone seeing a black snake in the grass while on their way to the outhouse. What...
Last week on page 17 of this paper, a full page listing appeared entitled, “ELDERS BENEFITS FAQS.” PLEASE NOTE. This listing was a product of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe only. Although my name and that of Lois Thomas appeared as “Contact Information,” neither one of us were consulted in the writing of this article and we did not agree to, or approve the content. In error, the listing suggests that Tribal Programs mainly benefit elders. Not true. We all benefit from these services, the young, and old, healthy and disabled. We are one people, al...
The Elders Benefit committee has been meeting for years now to discuss a possible elder’s monthly allowance. This allowance would be given to community members within a 15-mile radius who are over the age of 62. The amount would be around $200 a month (given in a form subject to debate), that elders could use to aid in their day-to-day expenses. This committee’s proposal was rejected, which then sparked the idea for a petition. Once the petition got the required amount of signatures and official approval, the elder’s monthly allowance propo...
The Totas at Tsiionkwanonhso:te Long Term Care facility got some unexpected guests last weekend. Two Beautiful Clydesdales escaped from their pens near the facility and wandered through the parking lot. Police were called and kept traffic away during the horses' temporary furlough while the owners were notified. When the owners showed up to collect the pair they were all given a police escort back to the farm....
AKWESASNE – On Tuesday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 22, 2016 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Office of the Family Advocate began distributing 30 Thanksgiving food baskets to families they have helped during the past year. The Family Advocate assists families in specific situations that do not otherwise meet the criteria for services offered by other tribal programs; such as a crisis, trauma, hardship, or an emergency situation. Overseen by the Community and Family Services Division, the baskets will en...
(November 29, 2016) Please be advised that the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Department of Health considers the safety of the Tsiionkwanonhso:te residents, employees and community members one of our highest priorities. Effective immediately, visits to Tsiionkwanonhso:te will have the following restrictions until further notice to contain a respiratory outbreak: • Limit your visit to one resident onl...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is continuing to strengthen its friendship with the Seneca Nation of Indians. On Kentenhkó:wa/November 8, 2016 Tribal Sub-Chief Michael Conners attended the Seneca Nation's official Canvass Day Swearing-In Ceremony to welcome incoming-President Todd Gates, as well as to express appreciation to Maurice "Mo" John for his role in strengthening our relationship. Seneca Nation Legal Counsel and SRMT Appeals Court Judge Michele Mitchell joined Su...
The Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trustees recently held three community meetings (Kawehnoke 27th, Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center on the 28th and Kanonhkwatsher:io on the 30th) for the purpose of gaining insight into what community members are thinking of their inaugural 2016 funding year. Trustee and Chairperson, Patricia Francis stated, “I am very pleased with the turnout for these meetings. It is vital to the direction of the Trust to have input from the community regularly.” The Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Tru...
This Month’s bee meeting will be on Wednesday, December 21st 2016 at 5 PM here in the Environment Meeting room – 449 Frogtown Rd. Hogansburg / Akwesasne, NY. This is the last meeting for this year so if the participants would like to bring in a dish to share we could have a pot luck dinner / meeting. Niawen - Thank You....
There will be a Christmas Open House at the Country Schoolhouse, located across from Salmon River Central School campus on Dec. 2, 2016 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. Old-fashioned refreshments will be served, and families can enjoy Christmas music and caroling....
Submitted by Diane King SUCCESSFUL!!!!!!!! The Great Akwesasne SMOKE OUT was held on November 15th, a day when smokers were encouraged to give us their pack or chew and quit for the day, make a plan to quit or cut down, or just think about quitting in the future. We rewarded them with a $5 gift certificate from a local store and also a chance to participate in our Fitbit watch contest. We also tested some peoples' carbon monoxide level. This poisonous gas is found in car exhaust fumes and in...
(November 28, 2016) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation to combat unfair and illegal ticket purchasing and reselling practices. The bill (S.8123/A.10713) creates new penalties for individuals who use computer software known as “ticket bots” to manipulate systems designed to limit the number of tickets to an event that a person can buy. These unfairly purchased tickets typically end up resold on ticket marketplace websites for substantially higher prices. Under the new legislation, individuals who resell tickets they know were obt...
How does $5000 in cash one week before Christmas sound to you? HAVFD members will be selling tickets for their annual Christmas cash raffle, tickets are $10 each and proceeds will benefit all 3 HAVFD stations. Support your local Fire Department! Grand prize: $5,000 2nd prize: $2,500 3rd prize: $1,500 4th-10th prize: $1,000 Drawing Date: December 17, 2016...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council was proud to begin its annual distribution of winter jackets on Tuesday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 22, 2016 to Akwesasne youth. Now in its sixth year, this year's donation from the Tribal General Fund's Community Support will help youth that are in need of a winter jacket or snowsuit to receive a brand new one. During the next several weeks, Tribal Council will be personally delivering jackets to local schools, as well as to private-run day care ce...
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The New Horizons in Engineering Distinguished Lectureship Series at Clarkson University is proud to announce that Charles T. Driscoll, University Professor of Environmental Systems Engineering and Distinguished Professor at Syracuse University, will speak on “The Everglades and Challenges for Restoration.” His presentation will take place on Friday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. in Clarkson’s Bertrand H. Snell Hall Room 213 (#20 on the map at http://www.clarkson.edu/about/clarkson_map.pdf). A reception will precede the lecture at 1:30 p.m. The event is fr...
Prizes: 1st - $1,000 for fuel 2nd - $200 cash 3rd - $100 cash Tickets: $5 per ticket or 5 tickets for $20 Drawing to take place on December 18, 2016 All proceeds will benefit the Ladies Auxiliary kitchen improvement fund. Please see an Auxiliary member to purchase tickets or stop by the Legion and purchase tickets from the bartender. For more info call 358-9976....
