A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Jaclyn Hall The City of Cornwall was host to a one of a kind event, 'SacRED Songs, Singing for the Silenced' and organized by the Akwesasne Family Wellness Program and Seven Dancers Coalition. The first ever fashion showcase of its kind, the SacRED Songs, Singing for the Silenced was aimed more towards awareness than fashion. Beginning on Friday, May 3, 2019 red dresses were hung by Cornwall City workers outside of the Port Theatre. The red dresses symbolize all missing and murdered indigeno...
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By Kaniehtonkie April 26, 2019 marked the opening of the 49th Annual Ward World Championship of carving in Ocean City, Maryland celebrating wildfowl art and is the largest and longest running wildfowl carving competition in the world. Ben Benedict has been carving for years and as his skill has developed over the years, so has his collection of awards, ribbons and recognition. Benedict has entered his works in various carving competitions across the US and Canada taking Best of Show many times....
Akwesasne celebrated its first official Physician's Appreciation Day on Wednesday, May 1 with a luncheon at the newly-renovated Akwesasne Medical Clinic, located in the Kanonhkwat'sheri:io Health Facility. Beautiful, locally-made gifts were presented to not only the five medical doctors, but also to the wholistic and traditional healthcare teams, as they play an integral part in the health and wellbeing of Akwesasronon. Wholistic Health & Wellness Program Manager Amber Montour stated in her...
The Adirondack hikes below are manageable even for beginner hikers and will still offer beautiful views from the summit. Each hike features a different perspective of the Adirondacks, and the list includes a range of very easy mountains, moderate climbs, and also slightly challenging options for newcomers to try. So, whether you're a veteran hiker wanting a light hike or a beginner who doesn't want to overdo it, give these hikes a try! Once you've mastered them, consider moving on to a challenge...
Merlin Joseph McDonald of Tsi Snaihne passed away on April 30, 2019 at his home. He attended Snye Day School and then worked various construction jobs prior to joining the housing department of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne from 1980 until his retirement in 2004. In 1971 he married the former Heather Holdridge in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. He built his house on McDonald Road as well as many houses for MCA. He is survived by his wife, Heather, five children; Michael, Michelle, Melissa, all of th... Full story
The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, Clan Mothers and Faithkeepers announce that Seed Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at 9:00 am. The leadership encourage the people to bring our three sisters seeds, corn, beans and squash, and other open pollinated heirloom seeds. No GM (Genetically modified) seeds. Please bring corn soup, corn bread, strawberries, maple syrup, and eating utensils. All Onkwehón:we are welcome. Traditional dress is appreciated. In an event that you hear Ionkhisothokon:a Ratiweras (Our Grandfather, the...
April 8, 2019 - Several Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort management teams successfully completed a nine-week comprehensive project management training program. AMCR was successful in obtaining a training grant from the Workforce Development Institute (WDI), a statewide nonprofit that works to grow and keep jobs in New York State. "Workforce Development Institute coached us through the process," stated Sheila King, Director of Human Resources. AMCR partnered with CITEC Business Solutions, a...
By Derrick Lafrance The final season of the popular club has been underway, and students are busy practicing for the big show in the summer. The Party In The Park show is held every year at the St. Regis Recreation field and draws hundreds of spectators who enjoy a well-polished performance from young entertainers. Unfortunately, this will be the final season for the club, but they are going to go out with a bang. Every Wednesday the group practices at the St. Regis Recreation Center and the...
The turtle crossed the road to travel in search of gravel mixed with soil to lay her eggs! Turtles you find on the road or in your yard are mostly female turtles undergoing their motherhood journey to lay their eggs. Turtles like soil mixed with gravel to lay eggs because the gravel will heat from the sun and act as an incubator for the eggs. That is the reason turtles sometimes choose to lay their eggs along the roads, roadside gravel would be a perfect soil mix to incubate eggs. May through July is peak nesting time for turtles! And since tur...
SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 7PM @ THE MOHAWK NATION LONGHOUSE DONATIONS OF CAKE & BAKED GOODS ARE APPRECIATED All Funds raised will be used to support “ONKWE” with this year’s planting season and upkeep of the Community Garden. For more info contact Turk at 518-333-6878....
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from Vol. 37 # 16 (April 25, 2019 edition) As the Peacemaker addressed Hiawatha, he would take one string of wampum off the pole and hold it in his hand while he talked. After each part of his address, he would hand one over to Hiawatha. The words that he spoke to Hiawatha were eight of the fifteen condolences. When the eighth ceremonial address had been made by the Peacemaker, the mind of Hiawatha was finally made clear. He was n...
Thursday, May 16 3:00-5:00 pm Meet at The TAUNY Center and walk or drive to garlic mustard pulling site. $10 suggested donation Join Nature Up North and TAUNY in helping to pull garlic mustard from where it is growing in Canton and taking part in the North Country tradition of cooking with the bounty of the land--whether farmed or foraged. TAUNY - 315.386.4289 - [email protected] - tauny.org...
1. Soséhne niwenhniserò:ten - Wednesday day of the week 2. Onerahtókha niwenhnitò:ten - The month of April 3. Tsiá:ta iawén:re shiská:rahkwe - 17th was the date 4. Tewáhsen tenwen'niáwe tánon kióhton iawén:re shiiohserahsé:ta'as - 2019 5. Oié:ri shia'tesewahshén:nen niiohwistá:'e ohrhonkè:ne - 10:30 am 6. Kaná:takon nón:we - St. Regis village where 7. Kanonhsoharà:ke - Upstairs 8. Ne CKON tsi iehiatónhkwa - CKON office 9. Tewatewennareniá:tha 97.3 FM - Radio 97.3 FM 10. Tekeniiáhsen onkiátsh...
Massena – On April 27, 2019, Massena Memorial Hospital hosted another event in the "Walk with a Doc" series. "Walk with a Doc" is a non-profit organization founded in 2005 with the intention of effecting change in local communities, creating an environment in which individuals can learn more about health-related topics, followed by a walk at their own pace. Representatives from MMH, in conjunction with "Walk with a Doc," St. Lawrence County Public Health and their Bridge to Wellness partners s...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The character trait identified for March was self-discipline. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program awarded students who exhibited this trait with gift bags....
(May 2, 2019) CORNWALL, ON - The River Institute and its Board of Directors recently recognized 25 years since the inception of the River Institute in Cornwall. The Annual General Meeting, held on April 10, 2019, brought together dignitaries, past board members, staff, and partners to reflect on the growth and accomplishments of the organization over the years. Accolades were presented by MP Guy Lauzon and Mayor Bernadette Clement, who reflected on the insight of the River Institute's founding...
(May 6, 2019) WASHINGTON – USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced that organic producers and handlers can apply for federal funds to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic certification through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP). Applications for fiscal 2019 funding are due Oct. 31, 2019. “Producers can visit their local FSA county offices to apply for up to 75 percent of the cost of organic certification,” said FSA Administrator Richard Fordyce. “This also gives organic producers an opportuni...
By Doug George-Kanentiio I attended the April 29 session at Kana:takon in which Jeremy Bouchard, an attorney with the Gowling law firm in Ottawa, made his pitch to have former students of the “Indian Day Schools” at Kana:takon, Kawehno:ke and Tsi Snaihne sign forms regarding their negative experiences at those places. As we know the teachers in those schools prior to the 1980’s committed acts of violence against the children without consequences and caused demonstrable harm by condemning Mohawk culture, stripping children of their langu...
(May 6, 2019) The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will be celebrating Police Week from May 12-18, 2019. Police Week is an annual event that is focused on raising awareness on the work of police services in Canada and the United States. It is an opportunity to commend all members of police services for their strong commitment to keeping our communities safe. Police Week was first observed in 1970 and coincides with Peace Officer Memorial Day, which is recognized internationally on May 15. Each year police proudly select a theme to highlight and...
Reprinted from Earth Justice MAY 2, 2019. Washington, D.C. The Trump administration today is expected to issue a rule rolling back safety regulations designed to prevent another Deepwater Horizon tragedy. The Well Control and Blowout Preventer Rule, finalized under the Obama administration, requires real-time oversight of risky drilling operations and precautionary failsafe measures to stop a spill when things go wrong. Interior officials began re-writing the rule after President Trump issued an executive order in 2017 calling for offshore...
By Gourmet May Summertime is here and I realize I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. My hubby started his summer work schedule, which means he will be working later in the evenings than usual. Somehow, I feel like all this practice making dinner was in preparation for this summer and our hectic work schedules. Tonight, I’m making an incredibly easy chicken dinner for two because those are the exact words that I used to search for this recipe. This recipe is from the website ‘Recipes that Crock,’ for obvious reasons, all the recip...
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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 05/02/2019: On April 27, Totawatensewen McDonald, 23, of Hogansburg was charged with speeding (60-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 20. On April 27, Michael J. Ashley, 70, of Norfolk was charged with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 13. On April 27, Joseph Hillenbrand, 81, of Massena was charged with parking in a no-park zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 13. On April 27, Ernest J. Drollette, 78, of Morrisonville was...
The IFN’s are seeking a highly motivated dynamic individual to fulfill the responsibilities of the IFN Provincial Education Senior Policy Analyst on behalf of the IFN Communities. Term: The IFN Provincial Education Senior Policy Analyst will be hired for a TERM contract position with possibility to extend employment beyond March 2020. The IFN Provincial Education Senior Policy Analyst will be governed and will adhere to the IFN Policies. Description: Under the direction of the IFN Executive Administrative Committee and the oversight of the I...
