A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Portions of Northern Akwesasne have experienced power outages over the past several weeks. On Thursday, December 22, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe issued an advisory to prepare ahead for a winter storm and flash freeze. The storm indeed hit Akwesasne resulting in a power outage which lasted from Friday, December 23 until Saturday evening for many residents located in Kana:takon and Tsi Snaihne. Kana:takon School and Tsi Snaihne School opened immediately as a warming shelter, with Tsi Snaihne closing soon after...
On December 15, 2022, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne officially swore in Kana:takon District Chief Larry King who was elected in the December 3, 2022 by-election. Justice Alexandra David administered the oath of office and community members and members of Council, staff and the King family attended the ceremony held at the Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility. Chief King will serve the remainder of the 2021-2024 Council term, filling the vacancy of outgoing District Chief Ryan Jacobs, who was...
After the New York State legislature unanimously passed the Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act, NYS Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the bill on December 30th. Indigenous leaders throughout New York state have condemned Hochul’s decision to veto a bill that would have protected unmarked graves. The bill would have protected the unmarked burial sites from desecration by private developers. As current federal and state laws do not apply to lands held privately. The bill would have protected Native burial sites, African Americans and Revolutionary W...
Babies of 2022...
The best ideas come in the most relaxed moments. When friends are talking freely, about what matters the most. And, that's how the Lifting Their Minds – Iahki'nikonhketskwas – Good Grief Café was created. Armed with a variety of skills, expertise, and backgrounds, it was among conversations that the uncomfortable, dreaded and anxiety laden topic of 'death' was brought up. And with the many aspects of 'death' is how inescapable it is and yet a truly instinctively avoidable topic. Akwesasne is a...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing person from Akwesasne. SYDNEY D. OAKES, age 30 was reported missing by family with a last known location in Ottawa, Ontario. She is 5'2" tall and weighs approximately 125lbs. She is described as thin built with light brown shoulder length hair. She has green-hazel-colored eyes. She has a warrior emblem tattoo on her shoulder blade area and "Kawesakeron" tattoo on her torso area in cursive font letter....
AKWESASNE – The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club is getting $1 million, via U.S. senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, toward a $9 million project to build a new "Great Futures Start Here" clubhouse. The new clubhouse will enable the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club to continue offering its vital afterschool, summer, athletic, and meal programs in a safe, modern, and accessible space, according to the senators. "News of the federal funding is a wonderful holiday present for our community's y...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Marion "Marita" Francis, 87, of 4 Francis Lane, peacefully reunited with her husband and her daughter in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 30, 2022 at the Tsiionkwanonsote Long-Term Care home. Marita was born July 14, 1935 in St. Regis, Quebec, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Casey Sawatis. She worked for a brief time in Rochester, NY before starting her family. Marita married the love of her life, Richard "Dickie" Francis on April 7, 1956 at St. Regis C... Full story
By Andy Gardner. The last games of the 2022 portion of the varsity winter sports season saw a close game on the basketball court between Gouverneur and Massena, with the Raiders girls hockey squadron taking a blowout win over Saranac Lake-Lake Placid. A heavy snowstorm led to both hockey and basketball games originally slated for Dec. 16 either postponed or rescheduled. Dec. 30, girls basketball, Plattsburgh 27 Massena 20 – Chyler Richards set the pace for the Raiders with 11 points at Plattsburgh. The Hornets’ Natalie Battinelli scored eig...
By Kolby KickingWoman. The 2022 sports year closed with one of the greatest World Cup finals in history when Argentina beat Brazil on penalty kicks to win one of the most coveted trophies in sports. Indigenous athletes put their skills on display across Indian Country, as well on the world stage during the 2022 Winter Olympics in February. The year started with the National Football League's Washington franchise revealing a new team name, the Commanders, after a decades long fight by Native...
T-Mobile announced Akwesasne as one of its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients. The $49,428 grant will go towards installing four Haudenosaunee Smoke Dancer sculptures in the newly developed Sken:nen Park along the St. Regis River to pay tribute to Akwesasne's cultural heritage. The art installation will give much life to the developing park space, a revitalization initiative that began pre-covid, led by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's cultural tourism division – Akwesasne Travel. The Saint R...
FRANCIS-VAILLIERES, Daylon Phillip Michael – it is with heavy hearts the family announces his passing. Daylon Phillip Michael at his residence on December 25, 2022 at the age of 29 years. Loving dad of Harlow Brodeur-Jesmer. Dear son of Jamie and Natalie (née Vallieres) Francis. Brother of Montana Jacobs (Jade), Jaylee Francis (Troi Benedict) and chosen brother of Natasha and DJ Marchand. Daylon is sadly missed by his niece Vivian and nephew Terick. Survived by grandparents Jean Pierre Va... Full story
AKWESASNE – Carol A. Smoke, 60, of 25 Smoke Road, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her home. Carol was born on May 21, 1962 in Malone, the daughter of the late Kernan Yops and Harriett Gray. She attended Mohawk and Salmon River Central School and graduated from General Vanier in Cornwall. On September 7, 1985, she married Mitchell A. Smoke at St. Regis Catholic Church. Carol worked for a time at the Homemakers Senior Home in St. Regis for a short time. She enjoyed doing c... Full story
BOMBAY – Darrel S. Barnes "Scott", 60, of State Route 95, unexpectedly passed away December 22, 2022 at UVHN-Alice Hyde Medical Center. Scott was born on December 4, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Rose (Roadcap) Barnes and the late Darrel P. "Ducky" Barnes. After graduating from high school, he entered the United States Army, proudly serving his country for 8 years until his honorable discharge. A marriage to Judy Laughing ended in divorce. Scott worked at General Motors prior to i... Full story
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 in your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 BIRTHDAYS Jan. 1st- Alan White Jan. 4th- M. Barry Thomas & Katsi Cook-Barreiro Jan. 7th- Elizabeth Russell Jan. 10th- Caroline Tarbell Jan. 13th- Richard A. Herne... Full story
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Lilly L. Benedict, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Tess Benedict. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Tess benedict or contesting the validity of the will. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the appointment of Tess Benedict must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than January 31, 2023....
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 MANDATORY RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND WEARING MASKS AT ALL TIMES. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 2023 12:10 pm Offered for: Reginald Mitchell Memorial Birthday Anniversary by the St. Regis family FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2023 12:10 pm Offered for: Anne King Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis family SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2023 4:00 pm Offered for: Mary King, Memorial Birthday by the St. Regis family SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023 10:00 am EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Offered for: Benny Roundpoint, 27-year Memorial Anniversary...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Alexina (McDonald) Auger, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Joel Auger. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Joel Auger. 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 that January 15, 2023....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Thomas G. Terrance, of Akwesasne NY, have been requested by Thomas P. Terrance. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Thomas P. Terrance. 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 February 5, 2023....
AKWESASNE – Deborah J. (Herne) Conners, 74, of 5 Herne Road, passed away Sunday evening, December 25, 2022 at IAK HIH SOH THA Lodge after a brief illness. Deborah was born on February 6, 1948, in Hogansburg, the daughter of the late Francis P. and Virginia E. (Hopps) Herne. She attended Mohawk and Salmon River Central School. She was first married to Thomas "Tommy Bear" Terrance and was blessed with a son prior to their divorce. She later married Marshall Oakes and was blessed with four more c... Full story
AWKESASNE – Dolores M. Swamp, 60, of Leo Swamp Road, tragically died along with her sister, Lisa Ward, early Sunday morning January 1, 2023 at Alice Hyde Medical Center, from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Dolores was born on February 5, 1962 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Alex and Rita (Lazore) Smoke. She attended school in Snye and at Salmon River. A marriage to Allen Swamp, blessed her with 5 children before their separation. Dolores worked for many restaurants i... Full story
On Sunday, December 18, 2022, the Akwesasne Animal Society (AAS) vaccinated another 42 pets (17 cats and 25 dogs) for rabies. They thank the St. Lawrence County Public Health Rabies Program for partnering with them to protect the community against this deadly disease. Melody Copodonna-Ransom provided a donation of plush pet toys through PetSmart Charities. The Animal Society provided owners with gift bags, including treats, toys, bowls, and pet supplies from Boehringer-Ingelheim Greater Good...
Cities, towns and rural areas across Ontario are rapidly changing and many residents have been displaced from their homes and their communities. For many, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find and keep housing, especially since the COVID 19 pandemic. Many people are experiencing physical displacement: being forced to leave their homes due to eviction related to renovations and redevelopment, moving due to rising rent costs, or because of experiences of discrimination and/or harassment. Additionally, many people are experiencing other ty...
AKWESASNE – Henry David Thompson "Kaniehtanoron", Wolf Clan, 78, of 13 McCumber Road South, Cornwall Island, journeyed back to the Spirit World on Friday morning, December 23, 2022 at Cornwall Community Hospital. Henry was born on February 17, 1944, on St. Regis Island, the son of the late Joseph and Harriet (Hopps) Thompson and attended Island Day School. On June 24, 1966, he married Mary Adams, they were blessed with 3 children before their divorce. He later had three more children with his c... Full story
AKWESASNE – Lisa A. Ward, 57, of Melvin Lane, tragically died along with her sister, Dolores Swamp, early Sunday morning January 1, 2023 at Massena Hospital, from injuries she sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Lisa was born on September 16, 1965 in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of the late Alex and Rita (Lazore) Smoke. She first attended school in Snye before graduating from Salmon River Central in 1983. On May 15, 1985, she entered the United States Army, proudly serving her country u... Full story
