A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Paul Hetzler I watched the 1993 film “Groundhog Day” featuring Bill Murray quite a few times. Or at least it felt that way. Just as February 2 was on a nonstop loop in the movie, Groundhog Day 2021 is likely to feel pretty much the same as previous ones. Really, it’s a perfect holiday for early February as we struggle to resist the urge to hibernate. At this time of year, each morning holds the same ritual: we stumble out, semi-conscious, in the morning to defrost the car, shivering under an unchanging gray sky, wondering what day...
False freedoms Noble slaves Hypocrisies Lobbies Fabled democracy If them, then not the other Look one way, turn thy shoulder Can’t rely on Big Brother nor pointing fingers Yet we’re led by masked leaders Mistrust Trust Unity beholds the future Your child my child our children Shall we Can we Must we Peacefully assemble Love over fear Believe in balance Each thought Each intention Every action A ripple... In light in darkness Both being whole all together Mother, father Sister, brother Sons & daughters Ancestors & elders Man & woman Again our...
By Doug George-Kanentiio Rumble: Indians Who Rocked the World premiered on PBS two years ago, on January 19/2019. This remarkable, and long overdue show featured Indigenous musicians who have had significant impact on contemporary and historical music. While most of the profiled artists are from the 20thcentury it does prove that aboriginal music is the true “North American” means of harmonic expression. By watching the documentary, we learn that the blues, jazz, rock, New Age and world music have had Native roots. Past composers and stars of...
By Duetsche Welle, Germany’s international broadcaster. Reprinted with permission from EcoWatch. 2021 begins as a year of Mars. Although our red planetary neighbor isn’t as prominent as it was last autumn, it is still noticeable with its characteristic reddish color in the evening sky until the end of April. In early March, Mars shines close to the star cluster Pleiades in the constellation Taurus. But for space nerds, Mars is already the center of attention in February. Three space probes that were launched in the summer of 2020 will arr...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada as of January 26, 2021 for the dates of January 17 to January 23. Quebec – 47 Cases Ontario – 44 Cases Manitoba – 294 Cases Saskatchewan – 61 Cases Alberta – 161 Cases British Columbia – 352 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of January26, 2021. Canada: 757,022 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 256,002 total cases, 15,622 active cases (with 9,577 deaths, 230,803 resolved) O...
Daily Statistics for Wednesday, January 27, 2021: New Positives: 32 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 317 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 22 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 683 Active Cases by Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional: 32 Franklin Correctional: 133 Upstate Correctional: 2 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 1588 Confirmed Positive: 1459 Probable: 129 Deaths: 8 Recovered: 1263 Daily Statistics for Tuesday January 26, 2021: New Positives: 20 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 307 New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 28 Individuals in...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021: 61 (sixty-one) new cases of COVID-19 were reported today, bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to-date to 4,574 (four thousand five hundred seventy-four) 939 (nine hundred thirty-nine) cases are active – please go to: https://www.stlawco.org/ to check out the COVID-19 Cases by Town map layouts. 3,570 (three thousand five hundred seventy) cases have been released from isolation. 36 (thirty-six) cases are hospitalized. 65 (sixty-five) deaths h...
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ST. REGIS MOHAWK TRIBAL POLICE: • On Jan. 17, Edward A. Briel, 25, of Massena was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, both misdemeanors, and improper plates. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 2. • On Jan. 17, Christopher D. Lewis, 19, of Ogdensburg was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and obstructed view. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Feb. 2. • On Jan. 18, Houston R.K. Delosh, 32, o...
The Housing Advocate, as a team member under the supervision of the Housing Services Manager, will perform all duties pertaining to the admissions and occupancy requirements of all housing assistance programs operated by the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) and other agencies who offer housing services consistent with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s goals. Additionally, the Housing Advocate works with the Housing Services team in the coordination and implementation of project specific training modules and community initiatives for the AHA, i...
Salary: PSAC Salary Grid The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including: 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec and...
Salary: SC $40,070 - $52,576 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including: 3 Schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education service in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 People, and borders on the Canadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec...
The St. Regis Mission has suspended all religious services which includes weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and weekday Masses (Tuesday to Friday) from January 8, 2021 to February 13, 2021. The purpose of this suspension is to significantly reduce the risk of the spread of COVID-19 which we have seen drastically increasing over the past several weeks. In addition, the St. Regis Kateri Tekakwitha Center has been closed effective January 13, 2021 until further notice. This includes religious education programs. The Rectory office is closed to the...
For those 18 years of age and younger: -Salmon River Central provides breakfast and lunch -Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club provides dinner For our elders: -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging provides daily hot meals or shelf stable food. For families: -Mohawk Indian Housing has a monthly food pantry -Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Food Distribution Program is open by appointment M-W-F Contact the EOC @ 518-320-0019 M-F 9-5 for more information....
A Petition to probate the Estate of Angus J. Smoke of Akwesasne, NY, has been filed by Patricia Smoke-Ripley. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Johanne Sullivan, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe General Counsel’s office as Administrator and all potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518)358-6300 by no later than February 9, 2021....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Abram Cook of Akwesasne, New York have been requested by Inez N. Cook Patterson. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of lnez N. Cook Patterson 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 validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than February 20, 2021....
A Petition to probate the Estate of Barney J. Rourke of Akwesasne, NY, has been filed by Sandra M. Rourke. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Sandra M. Rourke as Executor and all potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than February 20, 2021....
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: Jan. 28th-Lucy White & Janice Olszewski Jan. 29th-Leona Ann Benedict Jan. 31st-Marion Parker, Hilda Herne, Ernestine Oakes, Rosalie Jacobs & Dean Martin FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK: I am disappointed to tell you that we will not be able to re-open the senior center for indoor meals and activities until sometime in the new year. This was a difficult decision. It was based on the COVID positive n... Full story
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 12, 2021. Claimant: Anthony O. Tillman P.O. Box 1158 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Respondent: Wanda Johnson P.O. Box 138 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Crystal King 191 Raquette Point Rd. Akwesasne, NY 13655 Property in...
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AKWESASNE —Based on information that has come to light within the past twenty-four hours, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and its Section 17 Holding Company, the Tewathahonni Corporation are taking steps to terminate their agreement with MMJ BioPharma Cultivation Inc. to lease land to the company that is in pursuit of a pharmaceutical cannabis research license with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. The Tribe, it’s Tribal Council, and the Tewathahonni Corporation’s Board of Directors immediately acted to investigate serious allegations regar...
15. AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is reporting four (4) new cases of COVID-19 today, which makes 22 total active cases under the Tribe's jurisdiction. We are pleased that one (1) of our relatives has resolved since yesterday however, 57 of our family members and friends remain in quarantine. Please be kind and wish them all a safe recovery. The continual rise in positive cases, including individuals in quarantine, is primarily due to direct...
