A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by Rich Gast, Cornell Cooperative Extension Franklin County I've heard it said that there are ten million times more viruses on Earth than there are stars in the universe; maybe more. And that scientists estimate that, at any given moment, there are more than a billion viruses present on earth. Viruses are smaller than bacteria. For example, at 45 nanometers (1 nanometer = 0.000001 millimeter), the hepatitis virus is approximately 40 times smaller than E. coli. By comparison, a human...
March 31, 2020 (as of 3:00 p.m.) In response to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe continues to implement protective measures to ensure the ongoing health, safety and well-being of the Akwesasne community at-large. To follow are the latest measures and protocols we are taking in coordination with the SRMT Emergency Operations Center. For any emergency-related matters, please call the EOC at (518) 320-0019 or email [email protected]. REPORTED COVID-19 CASES: Akwesasne Community: (source: Franklin County...
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the Secretary of the Interior notified the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe that he has ordered the disestablishment of the Tribe's reservation, an act that would take Mashpee's tribal homelands out of trust status. This action is being taken despite Interior's prior commitment that no such action would be taken until litigation defending the status of the Tribe's reservation is resolved. This surprise action is a devastating blow to not only the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe but...
Reprinted with permission from Earthjustice (March 25, 2020) Washington, D.C. A federal court granted a request by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to strike down federal permits for the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. The Court found the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers violated the National Environmental Policy Act when it affirmed federal permits for the pipeline originally issued in 2016. Specifically, the Court found significant unresolved concerns about the potential impacts of oil spills...
The Getty Museum in Los Angeles, CA is currently closed to the public following the COVID-19 outbreak, but that hasn't stopped it from engaging with art lovers. The Getty Center and Getty Villa closed their doors to the public beginning on Saturday, March 14, as the region worked to minimize the spread of coronavirus. The Getty Museum will be closed until further notice. Last March, the iconic museum shared a post on Twitter with the caption: 'We challenge you to recreate a work of art with obje...
It can be tough for parents to have the right answers to questions about an illness like COVID-19, the condition caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). In this video, a curious 9-year-old asks our experts common kid questions about the virus. They cover topics from traveling to taking care of family and playing with friends. Watch this video to learn how to talk to kids about the coronavirus pandemic: https://youtu.be/vSsKQPqpS7A...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne has compiled a list of programs & services that are operational, suspended until further notice, and closed. View the list at: http://www.akwesasne.ca/mca-operational-programs-services/...
By Andy Gardner With a confirmed COVID-19 case in the southern portion of Akwesasne, public health officials in the northern portion are also doing what they can to prepare for a potential influx of the respiratory disease in the community. And the best way the community can assist them is to closely follow recommendations made by medical experts. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s public health body – the Community Health Program within the Department of Health – oversees public health issues for the northern portion of Akwesasne. Commu...
D&R Disposal would like to remind everyone to please practice safe and sanitary garbage disposal. For the safety of D&R employees, we ask that community members disinfect their garbage bags prior to pick-up, especially anyone that is self-isolated or quarantined. Again, this is being asked of Akwesasronon to ensure worker safety and continue waste disposal as regularly scheduled. Nia:wen for your understanding....
Although our galleries remain closed to the public, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is here for you to enjoy online. Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just want a bit of entertainment, visit us online to learn more about our projects—past, present, and future! Visit https://americanindian.si.edu/. Stay connected with the museum! Follow the museum via social media on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram....
In response to the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe continues to implement protective measures to ensure the ongoing health, safety and well-being of the Akwesasne community at-large. There is now one confirmed case of COVID-19 in the community as well as two people who are in self-isolation. As a result of on-going protective measures as they relate to COVID-19, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election Board (“Election Board”) held a special meeting to determine the best way to move forward with the Annual Caucu...
Nurses L-R: Beverly Cook, Diane King, Joan Mitchell and Lynelle Phillips. Former staff at St. Regis Mohawk Health Services Clinic. (1980's?) 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 basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Events: All events are cancelled until at least April 20th. IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE Home for the elderly 613-575-2507 TSIIONKWANONHSO:TE 613-932-1409 At this time, no visitors are allowed at MCA’s long-term care facilities – Tsiionkwanonhso:te and Iakhihsohtha and all events are cancelled. TRI-DISTRICT ELDERS 613-938-0477...
Due to the Coronavirus MOHAWK NATION OFFICE is closed until further notice. If you need a letter or ID card, email: [email protected]....
The MCA Economic Development Program would like to inform the community that the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena is closed and will be until further notice. This closure has occurred as a precaution and prevention measure following the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s travel ban for council & employees. The health and safety of the community is our top priority. If you have any questions, please contact Economic Development at 613-575-2250 ext. 1053. Nia:wen....
Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Mary Ann Lazore, by Funeral Collection. Friday, April 3, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Wayne Thomas, by Family. Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 4:00pm - offered for Jackie Mitchell, Birthday Mass, by Esther & Joey Jock. Sunday, April 5, 2020 at 10:00am - offered for Agnes Cook, by Funeral Collection. Monday, April 6, 2020 - NO MASS Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 7:00pm - offered for Marjorie Lazore, by Funeral Collection. Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Missy King, by Funeral Collection....
Indian Time will be closed on Monday until further notice. Our office hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063 Email: [email protected] Find us at: www.indiantime.net Facebook: Indian Time Newspaper Twitter: @indiantimenews...
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