A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Andy Gardner CANTON. Christopher Hebert maintained his innocence as he was sentenced to 25 years up to the rest of his life in state prison for murdering Lacey Yekel in 2014. Judge Jerome Richards handed down the sentence in St. Lawrence County Court on the morning of Thursday, April 11. A jury found Hebert guilty of murder on Thursday, March 21 after a weeklong trial and just under seven hours of deliberations. Hebert killed Yekel on or around June 7, 2014 in Massena. Her skeletal remains were recovered from a wooded area near the Massena...
By Dean Obeidallah If you think Donald Trump just started demonizing minority groups for personal gain during this current presidential campaign, then you don’t know Trump. The perpetually tan alleged billionaire has been spreading lies about minorities in order to help himself get ahead since at least 1993. That was the year Trump testified before Congress in an effort to stop Native Americans from expanding the number of casinos they were building across the country. At the time of the hearing, Trump’s organization operated three casinos in...
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On Monday, April 8, 2019 more than 2,500 members of the Kashechewan First Nation were to flown out from the Kashechewan First Nation reserve located north of Fort Albany, Ont., and sent to other locations across the province. This past weekend, the chief and council declared a state of emergency. Kashechewan has long dealt with spring flooding, said NDP MP Charlie Angus, but community members find the evacuations more difficult this year because they believed the federal government was finally relocating the reserve to higher ground. “This y...
Ottawa, ON. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde today mourned the passing of Noel Starblanket, a highly respected Knowledge Keeper, advocate, teacher and two-time National Chief, from Star Blanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. “I offer my deepest condolences and prayers on behalf of myself and the AFN Executive to the family of Noel Starblanket, a strong and outspoken leader and Knowledge Keeper who dedicated his life to ensuring First Nations people and First Nations rights are honoured and respected,” said AFN Nat...
By Gourmet May Since the weight loss challenge ended, I’ve wanted to change my breakfast routine from healthy smoothies to try something a little heartier. I have seen these breakfast muffins in a video on Facebook and this week I have decided to give them a try. These are not your regular bready blueberry muffins, what I am talking about here are egg-based breakfast muffins. The concept is simple enough, mix your ingredients along with egg and bake in a muffin tin. That way you will have perfectly portioned breakfast muffins that you can store...
(April 17, 2019) Malone, NY – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director Jennifer Bosley, reminds Organic producers and handlers to visit their local USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) office to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic or transitional certification. The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification u...
It took 200 years to build and has stood for more than eight centuries. Pope Alexander III laid the foundation stone of the cathedral in 1163. It was officially completed in 1345 and many are saying it may take up to a decade for the cathedral to recover from the blaze. The fire, according to French officials was in all likelihood, started by the renovations. Notre Dame has gone through a lot in its 856 years. It has endured ill-advised remodeling, revolutionary ransacking and pollution-induced...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police: On April 5, Zachary B. Harvey, 18, of Norwood was charged with fail to obey traffic control device. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 29. On April 6, Orris P. Edwards, 25, of Nedrow was charged with speeding (allegedly 49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on 04-29-2019. On April 6, Susan M. Poupore, 50, of Malone was charged with speeding (allegedly 49-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on April 29. On April 6, Robert J. Johnson, 75, of Tupper Lake was charged with...
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection has launched a data privacy consumer survey to give New Yorkers the opportunity to weigh in on data privacy issues and inform policymaking. Visit www.NY.Gov/DataPrivacySurvey to participate in statewide data privacy conversation. The new survey asks respondents about the number of smart devices in each household, the operating systems being used, and whether they know how to access privacy settings on social media, apps and Internet browsers. It also asks consumers to describe the types of...
The New Horizons in Engineering Lectureship Series at Clarkson University is proud to announce that Dr. David J. Bishop, Director of the CELL-MET Engineering Research Center at Boston University, head of the Division of Materials Science & Engineering Department, and a professor in five other departments at BU, and a member of the National Academy of Engineering will deliver his Distinguished Lecture: “Silicon Micro-Machines for Fun and Profit” in Bernard H Snell Hall on Friday April 26 at 2:30 PM. (#20 on the map at http://...
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....
Get involved in this recent online challenge: pick a local area, clean up the trash and share your picture to inspire others to do the same! The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to invite community members to submit their #TrashTag photos for a chance to win a walk-in greenhouse, personal composter, raised garden bed kit and more, donated by Smart Akwesasne. The deadline to submit your photos is Monday, May 13. Gloves will be available for community members who wish to participate. If you would like a pair, please contact Jillian...
Join us in recognition of Sexual Vioence Awareness Month, a campaign to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. Show your support and enjoy free food, good music and win prizes! When: Sunday, April 28 Time: 10 AM - 2 PM Where: Tewatahita Walking Trail - Generations Park * Prizes * Free Food * Music * Everyone is welcome and encouraged to wear teal or purple!...
SALARY: Based on PSAC / AMBE 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: three schools that offer K4 to Grade 8 education; coordination of secondary education services in partnership with local school boards; adult education services; and post-secondary assistance. The Akwesasne Mohawk Community includes about 13,000 peoples, and borders on the Canadian provinces of...
Pay Level: CL09 ST2 $38,380.79 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The data entry/administrative clerk is responsible for performing clerical and administrative duties within the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service; providing general office support to all AMPS members; administration for the Enterpol System; operates Live Scan Data Base; and compiles statistical reports. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of Post-Secondary Education program in secretarial field, or Secondary School graduate with 2-3 years’ work experience in related field. • The incumbent must...
PAY LEVEL: RN01 $66,300.83 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Working within the context of a multidisciplinary community health team, the Community Health Nurse (CHN) in the Indigenous Healthy Babies, Healthy Children (IHBHC) Home Visiting Service will be responsible for the delivery of comprehensive assessment, client education and counselling, and care coordination and delivery for women and families and promotion of positive parenting and promotion of optimal child growth and development during the pregnancy period through age six, using culture...
Salary Level: DS11 ST 2 $43,322.24 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the supervision of the Program Manager and member of the management team, the incumbent is responsible for supervising the environmental department and organizing financial and administrative services to meet the needs of Residents and the Program. QUALIFICATIONS: • College Diploma in Office Administration or an equivalent Certificate or Diploma. • Two (2) years’ experience in an office setting with an emphasis on finances, personnel, payroll, supervision and general offic...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: April 19th-Stacey Thomas April 21st-Gladys White & Arthur Benedict April 22nd-Isabell McDonald April 25th-Gail White Events: April 19th – Closed; April 22nd – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; April 23rd – Tai Chi-10:00; Kanienkeha Class-12:30; Shopping-1:00; April 24th – Exercise Class-10:00; Vitals-10:00; April 25th – Tai Chi-10:00; Alzheimer’s Support Group-11:00; Kanienkeha Class-12:30; Shopping-1:00; Memory Café & Support Group-2:00-4... Full story
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2019 - 3:00 PM - Offered for: Richard Tarbell, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 2019 - 8:00 PM - EASTER VIGIL - Offered for: Norma Louise Jock, Memorial Mass, from the Funeral Collection. Lectors: Caroline Peters and Norman Tarbell. SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2019 - 6:00 AM - SUNRISE MASS EASTER SUNDAY - Offered for: Beatrice Bero, Memorial Mass, Requested by Toni and Vernie Herne. Lectors: Dorothy Lazore and Rosemary Bonaparte. SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2019 - 10:00 AM - EASTER SUNDAY - Offered for:...
Volunteer to serve as a voting member for the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation Board of Directors. Board members assist in developing policies, procedures and regulations, and monitor financial and corporation programs and services. Send a letter of interest to Mark Jacobs, President, PO Box 402, Rooseveltown, NY 13683. Or email [email protected] for the application, or stop by in person at 188 McGee Road, Akwesasne, NY 13655....
(March 22, 2019) The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Election Board will be holding the annual Tribal Caucus on Saturday, Onerahtohkó:wa/May 4, 2019. There are four (4) positions open: one (1) Tribal Chief, one (1) Tribal Sub-Chief, one (1) Chief Judge, and one (1) Traffic Court Judge #1. The caucus will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Ionkwakiohkwaró:ron Building when the floor will be opened for nominations for each respective position. All Nominees are responsible for submitting their required documents, and dru...
A Mohawk Council of Akwesasne By-Election for the position of one (1) District Chief in the District of Kawehno:ke will be held on June 1, 2019. Therefore, a revised Voters List will be posted at the following locations: • Bank of Montreal • Jocks Store • Express Gas Nominations will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tri-District Elders Lodge on Kawehno:ke. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Chief Electoral Officer Leona Benedict at 613-575-2250 ext. 2406....
To benefit Salmon River Central Athletic Hall of Fame Sunday, April 28th, 2019 Big D’s House Bowling Alley, Moira 5 person team, $20 per person Choose from two shifts: noon or 3pm Trophies and free pizza for winning team Space is limited to first 16 teams! Call today to sign up Bowling Alley: 518-529-6001 or Phillip Showen: 518-353-9590 9 pins equals a strike – more fun for everyone! 1 topping pizza for every 300 game donated by Twin Leaf in Fort Covington! (one per bowler, per shift)...
Thursday April 18, 2019 11:00am – sold out Kawehnoke Community Center She:kon, my name is Cain A. Leaf and I have Autism Spectrum Disorder Development Delay. I receive ABA/IBI therapy three times a week for 3 hours per session. With the costs of two therapists, and bridge toll, my family is doing all they can to insure my therapy is not jeopardized due to finances. Without the support of family and friends, I wouldn’t be successful in achieving independence and speech. I ask for your support. With great appreciation, Nia:wen:kowa $10 CDN...
