A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Students of the month for November who exemplified respect. Front Row L-R: Laura LaVair, Cole Dow, Liam Travers, Cole Malark, Jaxon Wylie, Janae Lane Middle Row L-R: Juliette Menke, Nicole Heath, Amelia Pierce, Danyel St Ann, Justice Ransom Back Row L-RL: Mrs. French, Lainey Oakes, Laila Rockwell, Oaklin Mitchell, Hannah Myott, Ms. Sanger Absent from photo: Violet Stanley, Jaxon Mayville, Emma Brockway, Gregory Oakes Students of the month for December who exemplified acceptance. Front L-R: Evan...
By Isaac White. Marvel Studios has taken a significant leap in diversifying its narrative landscape, as revealed in a recent interview with Doug George. In a groundbreaking initiative, Marvel's "What If..." series is set to introduce an indigenous lead character, specifically a Mohawk woman, a first of its kind in the Marvel Universe. The inception of this project dates back to 2020 when Marvel producer Ryan Little reached out to George, drawing upon a mutual connection with Syracuse University...
JANUARY 5, 2023 Vol. 41 #1 NYS Gov Hochul Uses Last Minutes of 2022 to Veto Unmarked Burial Site Protection Act Lifting Their Minds – Iahkínikonhketskwas – Good Grief Café $1 Million from Feds Puts ABGC Closer to $9 Million Goal for Building New Clubhouse JANUARY 12, 2023 Vol. 41 #2 Indian Time Newspaper Delivery Returns to Thursdays Tribal Courts to Hold Community Meeting on Results of the Justice Needs Survery National Ribbon Skirt Day – Celebrated on January 4, 2023 Grand Chief Speaks on Nearly 48 Hour Power Outage Sick Days – A lifetime...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s (MCA) Environment Program and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) and their partners are inviting communities from both sides of the Kaniatarowanenneh – the St. Lawrence River – to join them for a celebration of World Wetlands Day on Saturday, February 3, from 10 am to 2 pm at the RRCA’s Cooper Marsh Conservation Area in South Glengarry. “We’re thrilled to once again partner with MCA to celebrate and raise awareness about the benefits provided by marshes, fens, bogs, and swamps around the world and...
By Felix Clary. Lily Gladstone – the female lead of Martin Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon" – continued making history Sunday, becoming the first Native woman to win the Golden Globe award for best actress in a dramatic film. In December, Gladstone became the first Native woman nominated for the award for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon." The awards were announced Sunday night at the Golden Globe award ceremony held at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Los Angeles. In a recent Peo...
Dylan Issacs from Six Nations, was senselessly shot and killed after a Miami Dolphins - Buffalo Bills game in Miami, Florida. After the game Dylan and his friend were walking to their car, as they were walking, a vehicle hit Dylan and his friend. Dylan chased after the vehicle. It was then, a person exited from the vehicle and shot Dylan. After attempts by local stadium security and the Miami Police, Dylan Issacs died at the scene of the shooting. Dylan Issacs was 30 years old. Cecelia Skye,...
CORNWALL – Angus Jerry Smoke "Beep-be", 65, a resident of Alice Street, passed away Sunday evening, December 24, 2023 at Cornwall Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness. Angus was born March 31, 1958 in Cornwall, the son of the late Joseph H. and Cecelia (Lazore) Smoke. He attended schools in Snye, Syracuse, and Salmon River Central School. Angus worked for a time as an ironworker before becoming a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed building and fixing things, playing pool, and was a t... Full story
SNYE- Dennis D. Shakoia'tentha "The Master" Lazore, 91, of 311 McDonald Road, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home. Dennis was born on November 6, 1932 in St. Regis, QC, son of the late Thomas and Annie (Bero) Lazore. He attended schools in St. Regis and Snye. He then married Rose Marie Sunday. The marriage ended in divorce but not before being blessed with three children. He then married Ann Shirley Cook; the marriage ended in divorce but not before being blessed with f... Full story
The 2024 NAIAHF (North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame) inductees were announced on October 21, 2023 and profiles were uploaded to the NAIAHF website by January 2, 2024. The 2024 NAIAHF Induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconssin at the Radisson Inn. The NAIAHF will recognize the 2024 inductee class as well as 2022 and 2023 inductees in an exclusive ceremony and lunch on Saturday, March 16, 2024. By honoring and celebrating the empowered...
Natalie Rose Cole, age 32 died unexpectedly on December 7, 2023 in Cornwall Ontario. She is survived by her Mother Marie Cole (Dennis) Grandmother Judy Cole, her brother Travis Cole (Jessica) and sister Lindsay Cole. Cherished Aunt to Parris Cole, Kaide Sunday, Jaxon Tarbell, Jimi Tarbell, Jia Tarbell, Joey Tarbell, and Perry Cole. Cherished Niece of Denise (Randy) Jock Snye, Shirley (Rudy) Thompson State Rd, Sandy (Ray) Garrow Frogtown, Charles Thompson, Hogansburg cousins: Yvonne (Blake)... Full story
MASSENA – Robert M. Hampton, 55, of Amherst Road, unexpectedly passed away, Friday, January 5, 2024 at Canton-Potsdam Hospital after a brief illness. Robert was born on February 22, 1968 in Massena, the son of Everett and Judith (Garrow) Hampton. He graduated in 1989 from Potsdam High School. Robert worked for ARC throughout his life and participated in the Special Olympics for many years. He was an avid bowler, having belonged to many bowling leagues, enjoyed all sports especially following the... Full story
Charles Peters, 87, of River Road, Snye, passed away at his home on January 7, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Charlie was born on July 5, 1936, in Akwesasne, the son of the late John D. and Theresa (Seymour) Peters. He attended Snye Schools and later married Genevieve Back on July 4, 1970 at St. Regis Catholic Church. Charles worked as an Iron Worker in the Local 440 for 40 years. He enjoyed being on the water, boating, working outdoors and watching Western movies. Charles is survived... Full story
By Sadhbh O'Shea. When the now 27-year-old made his Tour de France debut in 2020, he was the first Native North American to ride the race. This year, Powless, his sister Shanya, and his father Jack were all inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame. Powless is proud to represent the United States of America when he's racing around the world, whether it be in the colors of his EF Education-EasyPost squad or the stars and stripes of the national team, but that Native...
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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club dues for 2024 You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Jan. 3rd-Leona Barnes Jan. 4th-Michael Barry Thomas, Katsi Cook-Barreiro Jan. 6th-Elizabeth Liz Sunday Jan. 7th-Keith Edwards Jan. 8th-Thomas Dufresne Jan.... Full story
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2024 10:00 AM TSIIONKWA- NONHTSO:TE Offered for: Michael N. “Chooch” Lafrance 1-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family THURSDAY JANUARY 11, 2024 12:10 PM Offered for: Lewis “Porky” Garrow 1-Year Memorial Anniversary from the funeral collection FRIDAY JANUARY 12, 2024 12:10PM Offered for: Wallace Roundpoint 17-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family SATURDAY JANUARY 13, 202...
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 Courts. Information and related claims should be filed no later than January 13,2024. Claimant: Kurt Terrance 94 Frogtown Rd. Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Blake Tarbell Dori Tarbell 80 Tony Barnes Rd. Akwesasne, NY 13655 Property in Dispute: Lot #9-A, lot described as located on...
KANSAS – In a significant development affecting law enforcement within the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, the entire tribal police force, with the exception of one officer, resigned on December 4. This mass resignation was confirmed during the Horton City Council meeting on December 18, where Kickapoo Chairwoman Gail Cheatham provided detailed information about the situation. Chairwoman Cheatham informed the council that the resignations occurred concurrently with the arrival of personnel from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Law Enforcement. The t...
Letters of Administration on the Estate of Leslie T. Thompson, late of Akwesasne, NY, have been granted to Jean Jacobs by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given all potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than January 11, 2023...
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Thomas John Lazore, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Vincent Thompson. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Vincent Thompson. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than January 7, 2024....
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 February 7, 2024. Claimant: Claudine White P.O. Box 67 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Ashton Adams P.O. Box 67 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Respondent: Desiree White P.O. Box 162 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Brayden Sonny White 225 Beaver...
A petition has been filed for the Estate of Francis F. Cree, late of Akwesasne, NY, has been requested by Marie Benedict and Jason Cree. All potential Creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than February 11, 2024....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Eugene A. Tarbell, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Jacqueline M. Tarbell. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Jacqueline M. Tarbell. 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 3, 2024....
A petition has been filed for the Estate of Daniel J. Bero, late of Akwesasne, NY, has been requested by Lorraine C. Bero. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than February 3, 2024....
The Midwinter Ceremonies are set to take place at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, 5 sleeps after the new moon. Before then, the Big Heads (Rotinontsistowanon) will be bundled by the Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers on Saturday, January 13, 9:00am. The Big Heads will be instructed to travel about the community and bring medicine into the homes. The Big Heads will sing their song into your home and tell how they have been given the duty by the leadership to tell the...
MCA’s Office of Vital Statistics is notifying the community that there will be surveyors working in several areas of Tsi Snaihne during the week of January 8 - 12, 2024. The surveyors will be placing additional survey fabric (survey bars) in areas that currently lack it. While determining the location for the new survey fabric, they must identify the location of existing survey fabric and/or lot boundaries. This may require them to cross adjacent individual landowners’ lots or be present in back areas of property boundaries. Affected lan...
