A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Wednesday April 1, 2020. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police is investigating a shooting at a residence on Iohahiio Road, in Akwesasne, Quebec that occurred at 7:17pm on March 31st. One person was injured, transported to a local hospital for medical treatment and was later released. The Sûreté du Québec forensic identification unit attended and processed the scene. Police have two individuals in custody. There is no risk to the general public. No further information can be released at this time, as th...
In this pandemic, compiling a list of people we depend on is enormous. This is just a few to thank for now. Our thoughts go out to so many who care for us. Starting with the extremely important "front line" warriors such as the healthcare community of workers like the doctors, nurses, EMT's, and so many others. Let us not forget those who feed, stock, process our needs (cashiers), protect, deliver, transport, clean, inform (media), console and comfort, teach, research, produce our goods, and...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Media COVID-19 Tracker in the United States March 31, 2020 6:41 pm EDT Cases confirmed in the Indian health system: 204 Total deaths in the Indian health system: 10 (Confirmed by tribes, the Indian Health Service, state public health agencies or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Only updated once a day, Monday through Friday) March 31, 2020 at 1:45 pm EDT Total cases: 163,539 Total deaths: 2,860 COVID-19 Tracker around th...
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By Andy Gardner Small businesses, non-profits, self-employed workers and sole proprietors should look to the financial institutions to apply for COVID-19 relief grants and loans, according to Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville. She also suggested businesses follow guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and county Public Health officials for COVID-19 guidance. The 21st District representative made the comments during a Friday, March 27 webinar hosted by the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce to field questions from local small busi...
Catherine "Kateri" "Lady Bird" Phillips-Johnson passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital McConnell Site on March 25, 2020 at the age of 77 years. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence "Balon" Johnson. Loving mother of four sons: Samson, Jeffrey, Henry (Abbus) and Lawrence (L.W.) Johnson Jr. Also, three daughters Ms. Cecilia Jacobs (the late James), Tracy and Caroline Johnson (Francis) all of Akwesasne. Cherished Tota ma to nineteen grandchildren, great-grandmother to 11 and... Full story
Jay Benedict, Teonietathe, 58, was called home by the Creator on Enniskó:wa/March 30, 2020. Surrounded with love, Jay has found peace after a lengthy illness. His spirit is carried on through his parents Charles (Buster) and Pat Benedict, his wife Lisa Francis-Benedict, his daughters Dorian Benedict and partner Pat Tasse-Phillips, Janisa Benedict and partner Jake Martin, his grandchildren Taeys, Ever, Kansas, Kennen and Indi Mae, his siblings and their wives Keith (Keesee) and Nola, Billy,... Full story
Tom Cook, President of the Akwesasne Kawatsi:re Genealogy & Historical Society, extends appreciation to the SRMT Community Partnership Fund for their donation. The funds will be used to host a genealogy conference in November, Native American Heritage Month....
By Andy Gardner Although there has been one COVID-19 case on the south side of Akwesasne, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Health Services Director Michael Cook expects that to go up. He says the community can best protect themselves by staying home. “The reality is the numbers are going to increase. We hope we’re not inundated like downstate but we don’t know,” Cook said. Akwesasne’s first case of the respiratory infection caused by the novel coronavirus was reported over the weekend of March 28-29. Cook believes there could be more that haven’t b...
By Jaclyn Hall The most obvious change that occurred when the country declared a state of emergency due to the Coronavirus was the extended closure of schools across North America. How has forced home-schooling affected Akwesasronon? Speaking as a mother of 5, it has its pros and cons. Let’s talk about the cons first, so we can end on a positive note with ways to navigate through this challenging time. CON - Loss of income. This is a big one for parents, especially for single parents who are forced to stay home from work. Having young c...
(March 26, 2020) Cornwall – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising users of the St. Lawrence River that the gates used for recreational boat passage at the Iroquois control dam remain partially lowered and unavailable for use. The gates remain lowered due to high water flows through the St. Lawrence River caused by the increased outflow from both the Moses-Saunders and Long Sault dams. These outflows are in response to the high water levels and inflows to Lake Ontario. The gates will remain lowered until such time that flows are reduced a...
By Andy Gardner St. Regis Mohawk Health Services has adequate personal protective equipment for the next several weeks, their director says. Meanwhile, community members need to call the office and speak with a provider before coming down for any treatment. “We’re in good shape right now. We have been getting supplies through the Indian Health Service, through the federal supply chain. … the longevity puts us at a challenge,” said SRMT Health Services Director Michael Cook. “I’m comfortable in saying we’re good for a couple-three weeks. We’re...
By Andy Gardner POTSDAM. SUNY Potsdam students who tested positive for COVID-19 were checked for the illness after returning from coronavirus hotspots in New York state, according to a college representative. Nicole Conant, SUNY Potsdam president’s chief of staff, told the St. Lawrence County legislature during a finance committee meeting held online over Zoom on Monday, March 30 that the students who tested positive didn’t realize they had the virus. “Four were asymptomatic. One had mild cold symptoms,” Conant said. She said over spring break,...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) would like to inform the community of a recent scam that individuals are attending homes claiming to be health professionals and administering COVID-19 testing at a cost or premium. AMPS would like to remind the community to use caution when solicited by any unknown individual or company. For more information about these scams and others, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. For more information on COVID-19 and testing. Please contact your health provider if you have any questions or concerns. SMRT...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Operation Center has instituted a process to provide a basic Emergency Food Package to community members in need. On Friday, April 3, Emergency Food Packages can be picked up at each AMBE District School (Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, Kana:takon School and Tsi Snaihne School) starting at 12 p.m. The hour of 11 a.m.-12 p.m. is reserved for elders pick-up only. Emergency Food packages will be limited to ONE (1) per vehicle. Please stay in your vehicle; MCA staff will place the box into your vehicle in a...
(April 1, 2020) Malone, NY. Franklin County Public Health and Franklin County Emergency Operation Center is reporting that as of this release there are 8 individuals with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Franklin County. There are an additional 105 individuals quarantined/isolated awaiting test results and 119 tests that have been returned negative. The Franklin County Department of Public Health and all of its partners are working diligently to determine contact information for these positive cases and ensure they are following the quarantine...
Continued from last week… We will now address the moon. The Creator named the night time sun Grandmother Moon. Grandmother moon was instructed to be the leader of all females, and to orchestrate when all babies will be born. Her duty is to prepare the women’s body for the birth of a baby. Grandmother moon was also given the power to lower and raise the waters of the earth, and to shed some light upon us so that we can see in the night. Now we will put our minds together as one, and think of the kindest words and the purest thoughts, and tha...
1. Ka'k nón:we iá:ken kahrhá:kon tkahén:taien ne kwáh ísi' nón:we niióhskats - They say somewhere in the forest there is a field that is very beautiful 2. Ákta kahionhatákie ne kiótkon iohneká:kahre tsi ionatohetstonhákie tsi tkaneniakiè:ron - Near the stream it is always whistling as it passes by the scattered rocks 3. Khia'tewahsóhkwake kí:ken khia'tekatsì:tsiake iotón:ni ne kahionhaktónkie - A variety of nuts and flowers are plentiful near the stream 4. Thia'tehá:ti ó:ni ne otsi'ten'okón:'a...
By Andy Gardner St. Lawrence County is now mapping locations of their confirmed cases of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The totals in the above map are as of Tuesday, March 31. St. Lawrence County saw its confirmed cases rise to 30 in less than a week. Massena is where most cases were concentrated as of March 30, with 13. Of the seven Potsdam cases, five are SUNY Potsdam students who are now in isolation on campus. In Franklin County, there were eight...
(April 1, 2020) Yesterday, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne was advised that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Cornwall Port of Entry was requiring everyone to provide their address and phone number, in addition to identification when crossing the border. This request for additional information began yesterday morning and was an understandable cause for concern for our community members. In response to the concerns raised, Grand Chief Abram Benedict reached out to the CBSA Cornwall Port Director, CBSA Headquarters, the Government...
From home cooked meals to serious baking, beading and moccasin making, Akwesasronon are starting new hobbies and ramping up old ones. After two weeks of 'STAY AT HOME', Indian Time newspaper has gathered photos to share with our readers. How are you keeping busy? Send us your favorite photos and we'll have them in the paper next week. Send to [email protected], through Facebook or messenger. Stay home and stay safe....
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(March 26, 2020) The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about scammers taking advantage of the novel coronavirus. Scammers are using techniques that typically arise with a major global event such as: falsely claiming to be online sellers of popular goods; setting up fake charities; sending fake emails and texts that contain harmful links designed to steal your personal information; and using robocalls to pitch novel coronavirus treatments and work at home schemes. People should be on the lookout for...
Day eight. I had the hard and embarrassing realization I’ve been spelling quarantine WRONG for a couple weeks now, I’ve even corrected people, multiple people! My excuse, English isn’t my first language. I miss people’s faces. Today, we Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, video chat!! On top of that, I think I just broke a Guinness World Record for the world’s biggest Caesar salad wrap, one will be more than enough for Ian and I. More video calls to friends we miss. Have you even seen the Sarah McLachlan ASPCA videos with her song Angel and the sad dogs...
