A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Millie King of Hogansburg, NY, was recently named to the President's List at The State University of New York at Potsdam. King, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education, was among 809 students who were honored for academic excellence in the Fall 2023 semester. SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne Smith recognized the students for earning top marks. To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours,...
By Zach Hirsch and Emily Russell. NCPR. About If All Else Fails Far-right extremism is thriving in small, rural communities across the country, gaining the support of mainstream voters and local law enforcement. In this podcast from North Country Public Radio, reporters Emily Russell and Zach Hirsch investigate extremist groups and militia movements in northern New York State, why they’re drawing support, and what kinds of threats they pose at a pivotal moment for democracy in the United States. All episodes available now at NCPR. Far-right E...
Local first responder's agencies held their first ever "First Responders Skate" on Saturday, January 20th at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena. The Hogansburg – Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department, the Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service invited community members to skate from 12pm to 2pm. Akwesasne Child and Family Services was also there for the family fun. Sunday happened to be one of the coldest days of this winter, but that d...
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AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has the inherent authority to order the removal of any non-member from its territory and to further order that any non-member be excluded when necessary for the protection of the health, welfare, and security of its members, pursuant to TCR 2018-44. The Tribal Council hereby notifies the Akwesasne community of an individual excluded from the Saint Regis Mohawk Indian Reservation. Failure of the named individual to comply may result in the assistance of the Franklin Country District Attorney to enforce i...
By Kaniehtonke. Family, friends and academia gathered at the SLU Brush Gallery on Friday, January 19th to unveil three new portraits honoring the lives and contributions of three St. Lawrence University community members; most notably Ernest Benedict. The "Portraying St. Lawrence" is an arts-based project focused on documenting who is represented in official portraiture and expanding representations of women and people of color in campus portraiture. In 1941, Ernest Benedict was the first...
By Isaac White. In a significant move towards addressing historical misrepresentations of Indigenous people, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a comprehensive review of artistic depictions of Indigenous peoples in the state Capitol. This initiative, part of her policy proposals in the 2024 State of the State message, aims to reassess and potentially modify the portrayal of Native Americans in public art. The move follows instances where offensive representations of Indigenous peoples have been called into question. In 2017, the...
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College is pleased to announce its President’s List and Vice President’s List honors students for the Fall 2023 semester. Two types of academic honors are awarded each semester to matriculated students having completed 12 or more credits per semester in courses graded on the A-F system, numbered 100 or above, with appropriate grade point averages. The President’s List recognizes those students who have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. Students whose grade point average is between 3.25 an...
The US Postal Service (USPS) is raising the price of stamps again on Sunday, January 21, and the increase will be the fifth one in just two years, the most mailing rates have increased in any two year period during the 248-year history of the postal service. Prices will increase across all First-Class mail products by 2 cents per stamp, with the cost of a First-Class Mail Forever stamp rising from 66 cents to 68 cents. First-class mail is the highest revenue-generating mail class, accounting for $24.5 billion, or 31% of USPS revenue in 2023....
By Andy Gardner. The Salmon River Shamrocks girls varsity basketball squadron won their first game of the season against Tupper Lake. Meanwhile, the Raiders team beat the Shamrocks in boys hockey. Saturday, Jan. 20, girls basketball, South Jefferson 49 Massena 45 – The Raiders posted a 15-5 through the first quarter and a 29-18 halftime lead before being outscored by South Jeff 31-16 in the second half. Savannah Hodges scored a game-high 28 points to pace the Spartans past Massena to the nonleague win in Adams. Saturday, Jan. 20, wrestling, O...
Ottawa's 4.85-mile Rideau Canal Skateway, the largest ice skating rink in the world, reopened on Sunday after remaining closed last year due to climate change. Every winter from January to early March, the gigantic rink on the Rideau Canal - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is transformed into a commuter's dream connecting suburbs to the downtown area of Canada's capital city, EcoWatch reported previously. The canal's frozen skateway did not open for the first time last year, the National Capital...
The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and the official start of winter. It is the beginning of a new cycle and a day to reflect on the year that passed. Sunlight steadily increases each day after the solstice. Although it is the darkest day of the year, it also brings the promise of light. It was only suiting that the Tetewata'therí:ke ("We are filling our basket") opening circle began December 21, the evening of the winter solstice, with a tobacco burning and the Ohén:ton K...
KAHNAWA:KE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to inform Indian Day School Settlement (IDS) claimants that the Federal Court of Appeal (“the Court”) dismissed the Waldron motion (Waldron v. Canada (Attorney General)) on January 5, 2024. This motion was brought to the Court seeking to allow IDS claimants the possibility of Progressive Disclosure - a concept that would allow Level 1 claimants to submit their narrative over time, as they feel ready, rather than in only a single claim submission. “We are very disappointed with this jud...
By Anna V. Smith and Shana Lombard. In 2023, the complexity of the environmental issues that impact Native communities took center stage. The unique legal, political and economic hurdles tribal nations face in protecting their land, water, air – and people – became vividly apparent. Over the summer, we saw the U.S. Supreme Court reject the Navajo Nation’s attempts to hold the federal government accountable to protecting its water rights in the Colorado River Basin, while December saw the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, a landm...
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 2024 You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Jan. 26th-Mary Cooke Jan. 28th-Lucy White Jan. 30th-Rosalie Jacobs Jan. 31st-Ernestine Oakes & Marion Parker Bingo Volunteers: Jan. 29th: Theresa Martin, Rose... Full story
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 no later than February 11, 2024....
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY JANUARY 25, 2024 12:10 PM Offered for: Diane L. King 1-year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission Family FRIDAY JANUARY 26, 2024 12:10PM Offered for: Beulah Terrance from the funeral collection SATURDAY JANUARY 27, 2024 4:00 PM Offered for: James J. Cook by the St. Regis Mission Family SUNDAY JANUARY 28, 2024 10:00 AM Offered for: Natalie Rose Cole by the St. Regis Mission Family WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2024 10:00...
Producing power from the river for sale to Cornwall Electric Monthly Meeting Notice Saturday January 27, 2024, 11 am at Arena Turtle Room...
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...
DESCRIPTION A. Provide labor, materials, equipment, and services to perform operations required for the removal of existing pumping station internal components and replacement components as outlined herein and as shown on the accompanying contract documents. B. Remove the existing sewage pumps, guide rails, alarm floats and control panel, and associated accessories. Furnish and install the replacement pumps and related components for the Sewage Pump Station and install additional alarm float electric feeder. Project is located at 378 State...
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 no later than February 3, 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 no later than February 3, 2024....
Akwesasne is a unique community with many different perspectives and opportunities regarding governance, but one unified constant is that the leadership is beholden to the community. This means there is a high expectation that leadership is accountable to the community and that the community can and should start questioning when leadership makes questionable choices to block or impede good governance. I have searched for community government documents like council resolutions. To my surprise, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has many of...
On Tuesday, the Killers of the Flower Moon star, 37, was nominated for Best Actress at this year's Oscars for her performance as Mollie Burkhart in the Martin Scorsese film that also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Jesse Plemons. Gladstone, who is of Siksikaitsitapi and Niimiipuu heritage, is the first Native American actress to be nominated for an Oscar. She's the fourth Indigenous actress to ever earn a nomination in the category and first Native American Best Actress Oscar...
Nominations should be couples or individuals who are Akwesasne community members, be active within the community, and contributed to the community of Akwesasne in a positive way. The King and Queen will be expected to attend some of the 2024 Winter Carnival activities. Please send nominations to Leona Barnes at [email protected]...
