A Voice from the Eastern Door
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During the past few days a landmark building has been demolished. What was once called, 'Romeo's', then Thompson's', then Sear's and finally Atomic Place. The building owner's have changed throughout the years, some can remember stands in front of the store as 'Romeo' stood and carefully watched over his fruit and vegetables. Others, more recently, buying pizza and chicken wings for supper or a gathering. Times change and Hogansburg is changing once again....
Last week the Environmental Protection Agency held two meetings on the Grasse River Remediation Project Update. The meetings were held in Massena on Tuesday, May 9 at the Massena Town Hall and in Akwesasne on May 10, 2017 at the Seniors Center. The meetings provided interested and concerned residents with an overview of the planned 2017 construction of the ‘land-based support facility’. The land-based support facility will support future in-river work for the Grasse River Remediation Project. This support facility will be located near the int...
(May 16, 2017) AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY - The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is pleased to announce the hiring of a new director for its Department of Health. Beginning on June 5, 2017, Keith Leclaire will take on the responsibilities of operating MCA's massive health department and facilities. "Keith is a familiar face and name to us all here at the Department of Health and we are excited for him to officially join our team," said Acting Director of Health Cindy Francis-Mitchell, who will...
On Wednesday, May 10th 2017, a couple community members decided to do something to help out our neighboring Mohawk community, Kanesatake. As, many people know, Kanesatake has been hit with the mass flooding going on in areas throughout Quebec and Ontario. The flooding began in the first week of May, and it slowly got much worse. Many Akwesasne community members have family members who live in Kanesatake, and were very aware of how much this flood was impacting their community. The Federal...
CANTON -- A condoled Bear Clan matron has been honored by SUNY Canton with an honorary doctorate in recognition of her work to not only preserve Mohawk history and culture, but link it with the surrounding communities. Wa'kerakats:te Louise McDonald Herne received a doctorate of humane letters at the college's 109th commencement on Saturday, May 13. She was also the keynote speaker. In addition to that, 24 Akwesasne and Kahnawake students received diplomas from SUNY Canton. "As the Mamabear, I...
AKWESASNE - Thomas B. Sunday "ATONWA", 54, of Tsisnaihne passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Cornwall Community Hospital with his family by his side. Thomas was born July 30, 1962 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of Elizabeth "Betty" Lafrance Sunday and the late Joseph L. "Jiggy" Sunday. He attended school in Tsisnaihne and in Cornwall. In his youth he played several sports including hockey and lacrosse and didn't hesitate to stand up for his teammates during a game. He joined "Oka Dick's"...
FORT COVINGTON – Hattie A. Bashaw, 58, of 61 Water Street, peacefully passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Hattie was born October 15, 1958 in Massena, daughter of the Francis F. Cree and the late Catherine David Cree. She was a 1976 graduate of Salmon River High School. She married Kim A. Bashaw on July 1, 1978 at St. Regis Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Regis Catholic C...
There will be a Graveside Memorial Service for Thomas J. White on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:00am – St. Joseph’s Cemetery (Veteran’s side) located on St. Regis Road, Hogansburg, NY....
SNYE – Esther J. Burnham, 99, formerly of Youngstown, NY, peacefully passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Iakhihsohtha Lodge. Esther was born October 15, 1917 in Hogansburg, daughter of the late Thomas and Hattie Cook Bero. She attended schools in Akwesasne, and St. Lucy's High School in Syracuse. She married Earl Burnham on September 25, 1937 at Sacred Heart Church in Niagara Falls, NY. Earl predeceased her on May 21, 2005. She was a former member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Youngstown...
The Bradley family would like to offer our sincere gratitude for the support and care we received from all our family, friends, fire keepers, furniture movers, singers, and spiritual caregivers during the recent loss of our mother, Dulcie. The care and compassion given by all will always be cherished and appreciated by our family. We carry forward our memories of our mother and all the lives she had touched. The kindness shown and the respect for our loss by all, is unforgettable. The thoughtful gestures of flowers, food and kindness as well...
I would like to thank the organizers of the North Country Honor Flight that took place last weekend and the American Legion Post 1479 for hosting us before we left. Thank you to the motorcycle escort and to the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department for honoring us by flying the huge American flag as we passed through Akwesasne. I would also like to thank everyone including family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and the Salmon River students for all the thank you cards and...
Teacher Appreciation Week...
The 3rd annual Tewa:araton Festival took place on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13, 2017 at the Anowarakowa Arena. The festival was initially started in Akwesasne when a leather ball was passed onto the NNATC by the Seneca Nation. The leather ball is basically a symbol of the true meaning of lacrosse, and by accepting to take it, you are promising to educate your people on the sport that the Creator passed down to us. So, when the leather ball was passed on to Akwesasne, the NNATC took on...
On Wednesday, Onerahtohkówa/May 9, 2017; Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Planning and Infrastructure Division employees (from left) Walter Bero (Vietnam Veteran), Rob Henhawk and Theodore Square raised the final flagpole for the Akwesasne Veterans Memorial Monument inside the Tewatahita Walking Trail at Akwesasne's Generations Park. There will be a public unveiling of the Veteran's Memorial at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 27th at 545 State Route 37 in Akwesasne....
Pursuant to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance (amended September 23, 2016) Section IX (H), the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board has certified the official list of candidates following the Tribal Caucus that was held on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The official roster of candidates for the June 3, 2017 Tribal Election are (in no particular order): Traffic Court Judge #2 Micaelee Horn Sub-Chief Agnes Jacobs Justin Cree Peter R. Terrance Jay Herne Edward Smoke Derek Comins Chief Gilbert Terrance Jr. Sharlee Thomas...
In partnership with Algonquin College, Iohahi:io graduated twelve students from their Food Service Workers Program on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. In the one-year certificate program, students learned the theories of nutrition, sanitation, safety and hygiene, as well as institutional cooking techniques to function safely and competently as a team member in either a short or long-term care facility. During the one-year program students successfully completed field placements in local long term care...
Submitted by Pat Banker, 4H Community Educator Harnesses are on. Race bikes are ready. Drivers are in their stable's unique racing silks. The spectators comprised of 4H youth from 3 counties and their families are choosing their favorite horse to cheer across the finish line. Who will be in the Winner's Circle being presented with the 2017 4H Training Race special horse blanket? The winners of 2 races will be known on Sunday, May 21st when the annual 4H Horse Camp is held at Franklin County...
Now in its seventh year, the annual Kids for Fishing continues to be a much-anticipated event that allows 50 Akwesasne youth each year to fish and learn alongside professional anglers. First envisioned by Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police (SRMTPD) Corporal P.J. Burns and Constable Norman King in 2011, youth between the ages of 10-17 years old are randomly selected to participate, with 10 spots reserved each year for children with special needs....
Submitted by Lynda Brown...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media Network (May 12, 2017) As the entourage of Utah lawmakers and U.S. Department of Interior officials drove out of Butler Wash in the Bears Ears National Monument, area resident Leonard Lee, a former Navajo Nation delegate and chapter house president, shook his head slightly. Lee, one of the originators of the proposal to make Bears Ears a monument, spoke about the seven years of gathering documentation, meeting with local residents and elected representatives, and strategizing to gather...
Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens It is provided thus: To you, Adodarhoh and your cousin chiefs, fourteen of you altogether, this shall be your duty. You shall keep The Confederate Council Fire (Government) clean all around. You shall allow no dust or dirt to be seen around the Council Fire. I therefore lay a seagull wing near you. Take this wing and sweep the dust and dirt away from the Council Fire. If you see any crawling creature approaching the Confederate Council Fire, I lay a stick by you with which you are to...
Mohawk Lesson...
The 9th annual Cancer Awareness 5 Mile Walk/Run took place on May 7, 2017, at the Generations Park walking trail. The event started at 9 a.m. and ended around 1 p.m. Although the weather was not the nicest, it did not stop anyone from participating in the walk/run. Some participants had pledge sheets while others just showed up on the day of the event to show their support to a family member, friend or, they themselves who were survivors of cancer. Anyone who had a pledge sheet got a free sweatshirt, while anyone who showed up and participated...
In the November of 2016, Arconic was created by Alcoa Inc.’s separating into two independent, publicly traded companies. Alcoa Inc. spun off its bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations to a new company called Alcoa Corp. Alcoa Inc. was renamed to Arconic Inc. and retained the operations in aluminum rolling (excluding the Warrick operations. Arconic’s multi-material products include aluminum, titanium and nickel, and are used worldwide in aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, packaging, building and construction, oil and gas, def...
NEW YORK. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced settlements with six ticket brokers that illegally purchased and resold hundreds of thousands of tickets in New York State since 2011, including on popular ticket resale platforms like StubHub and Vivid Seats. One broker purchased 1,012 Tickets to A U2 concert at Madison Square Garden in one minute. Five of the companies – Renaissance Ventures, LLC (d/b/a Prestige Entertainment) of Connecticut, Ebrani Corp (d/b/a Presidential Tickets) of New York, Concert Specials, Inc. of New York, F...