A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Salary: SP09 $49,955.15-$51,953.35 The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) was created in 1985 by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA). AMBE is responsible for providing educational and Child Care services to the Akwesasne Mohawk Community, including; 3 Child Care Centers and 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 Peoples, and borders...
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Cornwall, ON – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) is disheartened as the world learns of the tragic death of Mr. Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old black man from Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Tyre Nichols died following an altercation with five (5) police officers from the Memphis Police Department (MPD). After an internal review of the incident, all five officers were terminated for violating departmental policies pertaining to excessive use of force, duty to intervene and duty to render aid. All five officers have since been charged criminally for s...
New York State Police released the following statement following the brutal beating and death of Tyre Nichols on January 7, 2023. Nichols died three days later as a direct result from the gang beating. NYSP Nigrelli, “Having reviewed the video of the incident involving Tyre Nichols, we strongly condemn the attack carried out by those five former members of the Memphis Police Department. Their actions are damaging to the work that has been done to rebuild trust between police and the communities they serve. We are outraged and sickened, and we a...
OTTAWA – The Minister of Indigenous Services, Patty Hajdu, issued the following statement today: “January 2023 marks the three-year anniversary of federal Indigenous child and family services legislation coming into effect. Bill C-92, An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (the Act), is historic legislation which was co-developed with Indigenous partners, received Royal Assent in 2019, and became law in January 2020. The overrepresentation of Indigenous children and youth in the child welfare system is abh...
This rendition of the Iroquoian Creation story was compiled by Anataras (Alan Brant) from Tyendinaga. And again, they say, as far as our stories and legends or myths or whatever you want to call them, as far as our information about our culture goes, that this is, I guess, the oldest story that we have. Some of the stories they say go right back to the time of creation or the beginning of man. But this story goes much further past that in history, beyond the beginning of the earth or the world that we understand now, when we look outside. This...
Stress is a topic that we all talk about since we are all affected by it. Stress comes from both the good and the bad things that happen to us. In fact, stress is useful to keep us alive. It can motivate us to focus on a task, take action, solve a problem or even protect us from a danger. However, stress may overwhelm us at times and make us feel like we can't fix the problem. Ignoring the effects of stress can lead to mental health problems. This is why it is helpful to know some strategies to...
By Isaac White. So, I’m a lucky man. I get to watch movies and tv shows and then report to all of the community what I think of the programs or movies I watch. It’s tough work I know, but hey, someone has to do it. Well, they don’t have to but I’m the guy who is fortunate to be able to add a professional tv watcher to his resume. For my first review, I decided to take a look at George and Tammy, the biopic mini-series based on George Jones and Tammy Wynette’s dysfunctional, and yes at times, very loving and touching relationship. As a child,...
Kahnawà:ke – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has been informed by the Ministère de l’Environment, de la Lutte contre le changement climatiques, de la Faune & des Parcs (MELCCFP) of wastewater overflow event planned by the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu into the Richelieu River from January 30 until April 3, 2023. The reason for the overflow is due to major repairs to the Champlain pumping station. While the MCK understands the need to conduct the repairs, it is objecting to the MELCCFP’s authorization of the overflow event due to t...
First Nations On First Nations reserves, as of January 19 Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is aware of the following cumulative reported numbers: Confirmed positive COVID-19: 125,226 Hospitalizations: 3,637 Recovered cases: 124,051 Deaths: 785 Current reported active number of cases: Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of January 30, 2023. Canada: confirmed cases in Canada. British Columbia: 408 cases reported last 7 days (5,061 deaths) Alberta: 673 cases reported last 7 days (5,464 deaths) Saskatchewan: n/a...
Data through Fri. Jan 27, 2023 % Positivity: 7.81 % Change (last 7 days): 1.97 Data through Mon. Jan 23, 2023 Tests Performed: 546 Test Rate per 100k: 1092.76 % Change (last 7 days): 3.61...
Data through Fri Jan 27, 2023 % Positivity: 6.57% % Change (last 7 days): 0.3 Data through Mon Jan 23, 2023 Tests Performed: 997 Test Rate per 100k: 930.17 % Change (last 7 days): -7.94...
1. Tsiahià:ksera iotohétston Last week 2. Sha'tekohséhne wa'kiakwatenonhwará:ton We did give greetings and thanks at Midwinter 3. Khia'tewenhniserá:ke kénh téhse'skwe tsiahià:ksera iotohétston? Were you there every day last week? 4. Hen, khia'tewenhniserá:ke ítke'skwe ne Kanonhséshne tsiahià:ksera iotohétston Yes, I was there at the longhouse everyday last week 5. Í:iah, í:iah tè:ke'skwe ne Kanonhséshne tsiahià:ksera iotohétston. Wakenonhwaktaníhahkwe. No, I was not at the longhouse last week....
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announces that registration is now open for membership to participate in the Monthly Tribal Meeting being held on Saturday, Enníska/February 4, 2023. It will be a hybrid meeting that will permit tribal members to attend in-person at the Ionkwakiohkwaróron Tribal Administration Building or virtually using Zoom. Tribal members only need to register once to join any virtual Monthly Tribal Meeting, while individuals who attend in-person do not need to register. If joining virtually, please reg...
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (formerly Pic Mobert First Nation) have finalized their agreement for the CIB to lend $7.9 million towards critical infrastructure required for commercial and residential development that will improve living standards on reserve. The CIB’s financing enables the construction of approximately one kilometer of new road, the extension of water services tied into the existing water treatment system, the extension of existing fixed wireless broadband and the electrification of 55 n...
by Melinda Myers Growing beautiful dahlias is easier than you think. Proper planting and care will result in an abundance of beautiful blooms for you to enjoy in your garden and summer bouquets. Use these strategies to boost your dahlia growing success: Start Early for a Long Season of Flowers Dahlias grow from sweet-potato-like tuberous roots often called tubers that are usually planted in late spring. For earlier blooms, start your dahlias indoors about four to six weeks before the last...
As online learning continues to grow and expand, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Clarkson University’s online MBA program as one of the top-100 in the nation. This year, the program has also been ranked in the top-65 Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans. Clarkson’s David D. Reh School of Business offers several online degrees including a master of business administration (MBA), a master of business administration in healthcare management (HMBA), a master of science in healthcare data analytics, and a master of science in supply chain man...
By Isaac White. A Northern Cheyenne man, earning his P.h.D in computer science, sees artificial intelligence (AI) to not only learn Indigenous languages, but to be able to step back in time and explore Native cultures as they existed hundreds of years before contact with Europeans. Michael Running Wolf envisions a world where stepping back in time and walking amongst the original way of being for Onkwehonwe people is possible. He also sees AI as a way to learn Indigenous languages for the people of those Nations, in a much more immersive...
TORONTO – Protecting nature is vital to the health and well-being of Canadians, to reverse biodiversity loss, and to fight climate change. That’s why the Government of Canada launched the greatest nature conservation campaign in Canada’s his- tory, with a goal of protecting thirty percent of Canada’s lands and waters by 2030. Protected lands help to guarantee future generations can enjoy the benefits that natural greenspaces provide to their communities. On January 26, 2023, the Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate...
Denver, Colo. – The American Indian College Fund’s (College Fund) scholarship season opens on February 1. Hundreds of scholarships are available for all areas of study under the Full Circle Scholarship Program, and students attending tribal colleges and universities can receive additional scholarship support with the program. Any Native American U.S. citizen who is an enrolled member, or descendant of an enrolled member of a state or federally recognized tribe may apply. Applicants must also have a minimum 2.0 grade point average and plan to...
The Inpatient Surgery Unit at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) has been equipped with new high-tech Masimo wearable patient monitors to allow greater patient mobility during recovery and continuous monitoring of post-operative patients, particularly those at high risk of respiratory complications from anesthesia or breathing disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea. The new Masimo monitors work by having patients wear a lightweight and wireless device on their arm. Using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology, signals are transmitted from the device...
By Isaac White Vince Bacani, a Montreal risk manager had the opportunity of a lifetime when he appeared on the long-running game show Jeopardy January 17. Bacani, is an organ player for the Mohawk Choir at the St. Francis Xavier Church. He has been accompanying the Choir on Sundays since September 2021. He made guest appearances on two episodes of the popular game show that have now aired and can be seen on replay through various outlets. The first-night Bacani emerged victorious in his first appearance on Tuesday January 17th. On Wednesday,...
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023 All Day “Roman Around Space” Clue Hunt--Can you solve the clues to navigate your way through town and past all the Roman Gods and Goddesses of Space? (Available 24/7 outside the History Hut and Gift Shop near the Ice Palace). 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Make Your Own Winter Carnival Button ($1.00, Saranac Laboratory Museum, 89 Church St.). 5:30 pm Art Opening--”Hearth” by Michael Burpoe (Exhibit runs through March 1, Adirondack Artists Guild, 52 Main St). 7:00 pm Hot Box Murder - a Murder Mystery Play, an audience participation...
Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is a well-know haven for native biodiversity, yet some areas in the provincially significant wetland are being overtaken by a pair of tenacious invaders: common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn. After conducting extensive mapping surveys throughout Cooper Marsh, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is now set to fight back against the stubborn shrubs. “If left unchecked, buckthorn can easily take over large areas,” says RRCA Project Coordinator, Caroline Doroshenko. “Besides taking up space and upset...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Home Improvement Program (HIP) is conducting its bi-annual call-out for home repair applications for 2023/2024. Information from the applications, on home repair needs across the southern portion of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, will be used to develop the HIP’s projected Materials/Supplies list for upcoming projects in 2023/2024. Applications for assistance can be picked up at the reception desk at Ionkwakiohkwaróron Tribal Administration Building. They can also be downloaded from the SRMT website under Publ...
