A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE – On February 3, 2023 a train carrying hazardous materials derailed and caught fire near East Palestine, Ohio. East Palestine, is a village of about 4,700 residents about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Emergency responders evacuated local residents after identifying the potential threat of explosion and release of toxic fumes. Vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylhexyl acrylate and ethylene glycol monobutyl ethers were released to the air, surface soil and surface waters. Due to the unstable conditions, responders prescribed a c...
Theresa Adams, Akwesasne, Community Health Millie King, Akwesasne, Childhood/Early Childhood Education Kora McDonald, Akwesasne, Exploratory/Undeclared Taylor Swamp, Akwesasne, Childhood/Early Childhood Education Narissa Thompson, Akwesasne, Sociology Talon Thompson, Akwesasne, Biology Akwesasne SUNY Potsdam Students Named to Dean’s List: Lauren Martin, Akwesasne, Biology Akwesasne SUNY Canton Students Named to Part-Time Honors List: Jessica D. Connors, Akwesasne, Business Administration...
By Doug George-Kanentiio. On February 10 the US news station WWNY reported that Canada has agreed to pay $2,000,000,000 (billion) to settle a case involving the kidnapping and placing of Native children in residences off Indigenous Territory. Also noted in the report was this amount, to be paid across Canada, also involves those who were placed in the notorious residential schools. At Akwesasne, this involves an untold number of children whose lives were forever altered by the removals with subsequent loss of familial relations, culture, and...
Akwesasne Co-ed Volleyball 1989 award winners, Front row L-R, Lisa Delormier (female MVP), Veronica Jacobs (Best setter), April Cook (Sportsmanship), & Kenny Perkins, (Rookie of the year) Back row L-R, Dave Thomas (male MVP), & Geraldine Jacobs (best representation). Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the...
This March break, the River Institute, and the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) are hosting a series of free family workshops at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area. From March 13 to 15, children and their parents or caregivers will be able to drop in at the Marsh’s Visitors Centre between the hours of 9 am and 12 pm to join in a variety of fun, hands-on educational activities suitable for all ages. “Participants will get an introduction to fish sampling and identification using field equipment and a variety of preserved local spe...
Continued from last week. So they brought her down to the surface of the water. And as they were flying past the animals that were on the water there, they asked that maybe they could find some place that they could set this woman down on , as she was beginning to get heavy for the geese. So the animals gathered them selves together in a council. And they asked for volunteers. Maybe somebody can float up on tip of the water, and this woman could stand on their back. So, they say, right away they had a volunteer. He put up his hand, it was the...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police have noted a recent increase in illegal entries into Akwesasne through our lands and waterways. We would like to remind the community that human smuggling is a crime and poses serious concerns for not only the individual(s) committing the act but the entire community of Akwesasne. The nature of human smuggling and recent weather conditions have resulted in our first responders being put at risk when completing lifesaving events. In the past few days, immigrants have...
First Nations On First Nations reserves, as of February 16, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is aware of on The following cumulative reported numbers: Confirmed Positive COVID-19: 125,649 Hospitalizations: 3,643 Recovered Cases: 124,214 Deaths: 793 Current Reported Active Cases: 553 Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of February 21, 2023. Canada: 4,581,763 confirmed cases in Canada. British Columbia: 395,709 total cases, 342 cases last 7 days (with 5,157 deaths) Alberta: 628,044 total cases, 447 cases last 7...
The Six Nations of the Grand River Band is suing the governments of Canada and Ontario in a court case that started in 1995. The Band says that under the 1784 Haldimand Proclamation, which it considers a treaty, the British Crown set aside about 950,000 acres of lands along the Grand River in Ontario which the Six Nations of the Grand River and their descendants were to enjoy forever. The Band says that after 1784, the British Crown, and later the governments of Canada and Ontario, failed to...
At Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, Jully Black made a small tweak to the lyrics of O Canada that has attracted attention. While singing the Canadian anthem before the game in Salt Lake City, Utah, the R&B singer who won a Juno Award changed one line so that she could pay tribute to the true original people of the land upon which the game and its festivities were being held. “O Canada! Our home on native land,” she sang in front of the thousands in attendance. The original lyrics to the song say, “Our home and native land.” Kayla Grey, TSN repor...
1. Ne Ahkwesáhshne Katshé:nen Aotikióhkwa (AAS) wa'thatirihwáhshnie ne katshenen'okòn:'a raotíkhwa wahonwanawíhon The Akwesasne Animal Society (AAS) sponsored a pet food giveaway 2. " Katshé:nen Aotsiá:na Kákhwa Tsi iontenna'tsheraientáhkhwa " nè:'e konwá:ia'ts It is called "Pet Paw Food Pantry" 3. Entákta Enníska sha'té:kon iawén:re shiskárahkwe ioterihwahtenkia'tón:ne It was held on Saturday, February 18th 4. Tsi Tetewatátkens (SRMT rotikstohokòn:'a tsi ionkia'tarohrókstha)...
BY RPM ADMIN Reprinted with permission of Real People’s Media https://realpeoples.media/ Today, with sadness, I leave Peru to head back to other parts of the world. I had planned on staying longer to report on the mass protests, but must leave unexpectedly to assist with an Indigenous engagement on a large project for a company that has little understanding of Indigenous traditions or culture. Kudos to the company as they’re trying to do it right from the outset of the project. This is economic reconciliation, something Peruvian Indigenous peo...
By Isaac White. During my review of That 90’s Show, you may have recalled that I am not typically the type of person who anticipates remakes or reboots of older films with a sense of excitement. Whenever a sequel to a legendary movie doesn’t make it to theaters until more than 30 years after the release of the first movie, I usually take that as a hint that the new movie won’t live up to the standard set by the original. The topic of discussion for this week’s review is Top Gun: Maverick, the sequel to the iconic picture Top Gun, which was rel...
What did one plate whisper to the other plate? Dinner is on me. I’m thinking I should do lunges to stay in shape. That would be a big step forward. How do you throw a party in outer space? You planet. Why did the picture go to prison? Because it was framed....
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As a public health and environmental disaster unfolds following the derailment and explosion of a toxic-chemical cargo train in East Palestine, Ohio, advocacy groups renewed their challenge to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) 2018 repeal of a regulation requiring electronic brake systems for trains carrying hazardous and flammable material. In 2018, under former president Donald Trump, the federal agencies charged with regulating hazardous materials on trains actually removed safety rules requiring modern bra...
By Kaniehtonkie. The planting of the Tree of Peace by the Executive Council of the City of Geneva and a delegation from the Haudenosaunee Confederacy is one of a series of events commemorating the centenary of the arrival of the Iroquois Chief Deskaheh. On February 9, 2023, the Executive Council of the City of Geneva and a delegation from the Six Iroquois Nations Confederacy (Haudenosaunee Confederacy) planted a Tree of Peace. This ceremony is part of a series of events to commemorate the...
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By Isaac White. As U.S. poultry flocks are decimated by the biggest avian influenza outbreak on record, egg costs are skyrocketing. According to the consumer-price index, a gauge of what consumers spend for goods and services, the price of eggs increased 11.1% from the previous month and was up over 60% from the previous year in December. According to federal figures released this week, overall inflation decreased to 6.5%. Egg prices have seen a tiny decline since reaching record highs about a month ago, but, the staple food item is still more...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The shorter, darker days of winter can take a toll. But according to The TurfMutt Foundation and its spokesdog, Mulligan the TurfMutt, there is an easy fix for a case of the winter blahs. Get outside. “It’s hard to argue with a dog’s enthusiasm for spending time outside, and there are many good reasons to follow their lead, even in winter,” says Kris Kiser, president and CEO of The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates taking care of and using the green space in our own backyards and community parks. “My dog, Mulligan th...
The Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP) and Rowley Labs had alarms activated when an automatic dialer alert was received by Potsdam Fire on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. Fire Driver Matthew Kroeger promptly took Engine 49 out of duty. About 0804, Engine 49 arrived on the scene and connected with Clarkson Security. After the alarm was investigated and the building was searched, it was discovered that one of the laboratories had a fire that appeared to be restricted to a...
POTSDAM - “Basics of Beekeeping and Beyond” is a workshop geared to sharing information for anyone interested in becoming a beekeeper. The event will be held on Saturday, March 4th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Cornell Cooperative Extension learning farm, 2043B NY-68 in Canton, NY on a preregistration basis due to limited space. Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County has partnered with members of the Local Living Venture’s Bee Discussion Group to create a community-led workshop that shares the basics to get started. There...
New Funding Will Help Tribal Communities Expand Clean Energy Deployment, Lower Energy Costs, and Strengthen Energy Security WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $50 million in funding to support clean energy technology deployment on Tribal lands. This significant investment will strengthen Tribal energy sovereignty by bolstering ongoing efforts to lower energy costs, increase energy security and resilience, and provide electric power to unelectrified buildings. Accelerating the deployment of reliable clean e...
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Language & Cultural Center and Know History are proud to invite the community to the video launch of Resistance & Resilience: Stories and Remembrances of Our Elders. The video, which is approximately 45 minutes in length, uses interviews conducted with elders over the past year as part of the Kahnawà:ke Oral History Project, which is a collaboration between the partners listed above. The event will begin with acknowledgements from the partners, including Ohén:ton Í:iente...
by Melinda Myers Growing houseplants when curious cats are in the house can be challenging. We want our cats to be safe and happy while keeping our houseplants intact. You can accomplish both with a few simple strategies. Boost indoor gardening success by selecting plants suited to your home's growing conditions and gardening style. Then be sure to remove any toxic plants to ensure your pet's safety. Consult with your veterinarian and visit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
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