A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Mahlon Smoke BARKSKINS centers on a group of settlers in the late 1600's who find themselves struggling for survival, conflicting loyalties, and finding themselves at odds with the Native people who still are in the area. The mini-series is based on book by Annie Proulx and the TV series will star prominent actors such as Steven McCarthy, David Thewlis, and Kaniehtiio Horn (Kahnawake) as Mari. Kaniehtiio Horn isn't the only a Mohawk actor featured in this series, but other actors from...
May 27, 2020. AMPS detain three individuals attempting to illegally enter the United States On Thursday May 21, 2020 at 9:20 PM Akwesasne Central Dispatch received a call of suspicious individuals walking the shoreline in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis) Quebec. Akwesasne Mohawk Police patrol units attended the area of Kateri Tekakwitha Street and commenced a search along the riverbank. Police located three individuals of Middle Eastern descent attempting to hide in the grass. All three individuals were detained and transported to...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne recently announced on April 24th, a new garden initiative set to take place during this year's gardening season stating, "Under Kaienthohsera-Akwesasne Garden Initiative, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is attempting to help alleviate some food needs by providing raised garden beds to individual households. Each package will include an 8'x4'x1' raised garden bed that will be delivered and installed to the residence. For individuals with or without...
Cherokee actor Wes Studi has developed a public service announcement to raise awareness of the serious effects of COVID-19 in native communities and request support for Partnership With Native Americans (PWNA) to ensure Native Americans are not left behind during the pandemic. A news release said many tribes have established strict shelter-in-place orders to mitigate the spread of the virus. The release said the risk of contracting the virus is higher among Native Americans due to overcrowded...
AKWESASNE. Count Niio Perkins of Akwesasne among the top Indigenous artists and designers in Canada. Her beadwork is featured in a newly released limited edition collection that is a collaboration between Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto and Canadian retailer La Maison Simons. The project beings together eight Indigenous artists and designers from across Canada to embellish a capsule collection of one-of-a-kind garments that showcase their craft, including printed graphics, embroidery, appliqué, natural dye, and beadwork. Designers worked in...
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By: Jaclyn Hall We are over two months into this pandemic, and while banners are being hung and billboards showcase the graduating classes of 2020, let's not forgot about the little unsung heroes of Akwesasne. All of Akwesasne's youth, from babies to young adults, have been impacted by this isolation period, and they deserve as much praise as their older counterparts. It appears we have reached a sort of calm during the storm, and families have adjusted to the new normal in their own unique...
With the uncertainty regarding Covid 19 and its continued effects on large gatherings, the Powwow Committee has no recourse but to cancel the 2020 Akwesasne International Powwow. Our 20th Annual was gearing up to be a proud milestone for our entire community and it brings the Committee no joy in making this declaration. We continue to hold the health and wellness of our community and guests as priority number one, and the risks posed this year are just too great to ignore. We thank our Powwow family for their understanding. Stay safe, stay...
On May 20, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity. At 12:48 AM, police observed a large white speedboat traveling on the St. Lawrence River without navigation equipment displayed. Police followed the vessel to a private landing in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) and attempted to conduct a stop by activating the emergency lights. The operator immediately loaded the vessel onto a trailer and departed...
She:kon AMBE Families, Please be advised that due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic AMBE schools will be closed to our students for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Online learning will continue until June. We extend our sincere appreciation to our AMBE families who have been supporting their children with online learning. • The last day of online school for students in K5 will be Friday, June 5, 2020. • The last day of online school for students in grades 1-8 will be Friday, June 12, 2020. Chromebook collection dates will be announce...
By Andy Gardner CANTON. Local officials are in talks with Bassmaster, who still wants to hold their Elite Tournament in Waddington later this summer, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Director Brooke Rouse discussed the ongoing talks at a Monday, May 18 St. Lawrence County legislature Finance Committee meeting streamed online. She said instead of the typical event where thousands of people go in and out of Whittaker Park in Waddington, Bassmaster is considering sending their anglers out on the water and...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Fishing League Worldwide are trying to hold their tournament in Massena later this year, adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic, over the summer. Don Meissner, with whom the town contracts to promote local fisheries, filled in the Town Council during their Wednesday, May 20 meeting held online via Facebook Live. “The FLW is very, very aware of what New York state is doing and they’re willing to compromise, to adapt, to do anything we need to do to ensure safety comes first,” Meissner told the board. The tournaments are class...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community that all park amenities, including playgrounds, are closed until further notice. The following recreational areas are closed and have signage displayed to notify community members: • District recreation centers • District daycares • AMBE school playgrounds • Tennis courts (Kawehno:ke) • Lacrosse boxes (Kana:takon & Tsi Snaihne) These measures are being taken as a precaution for the health and safety of Akwesasronon. MCA encourages everyone to stay home, except for essential...
Along with your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, you are required by law to carry marine safety equipment. At a bare minimum, you should always have with you: Canadian-approved flotation device or lifejacket of appropriate size for each passenger on board Buoyant heaving line at least 15 meters in length Watertight flashlight OR Canadian approved flares – Type A, B or C Sound-signaling device Manual propelling device (i.e. paddle) OR an anchor with at least 15 meters of rope, chain or cable Bailer OR manual water pump Class 5 BC fire extinguisher...
The year was 1995 and the Akwesasne Thunder hometown team earned the right to play for Presidents Cup Gold. With the cancellation of most of our local lacrosse leagues this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CKON invites you to take a walk back in time and listen to the 1995 Presidents Cup Gold Medal Game which was played in Prince George, British Columbia between the Akwesasne Thunder and the Burnaby Lakers and was broadcast live on CKON Radio. Listen to the Legends of Yesteryear and join...
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The game of Lacrosse has been a mainstay among the Rotinonshonni. The first purpose of the game is spiritual. It is a medicine game to be played upon request of any individual, clan, nation or the Confederacy itself. Iroquois Lacrosse is a holistic process that binds communities and the nation of the Rotinonshonni together. This is the reason that we say it was a gift to our people from the Creator. Lacrosse is a “Medicine” game because it promotes the health and strength of the Nation, ensuring a continuance of our tradition and an und...
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By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education, Iakwa'shatste Youth Fitness and Akwesasne Child and Family Services recently came together and brainstormed on the different events they could host together. A short while later, the Kanieńkehá:ka Family Scavenger Hunt was announced. The Kanieńkehá:ka Family Scavenger Hunt challenged families to spend time together being physically active, while encouraging the entire family to learn a new word in Kanieńkehá daily. The scavenger hunt...
For decades, Joe Biden has worked to foster tribal sovereignty and prosperity, and to ensure the United States follows through on the commitments it has made to Indian Country. He knows that Tribal Nations should be empowered to govern Native communities and that the United States must work harder to meet its solemn trust and treaty obligations. As president, Joe will build on the progress made under the Obama-Biden Administration to strengthen the nation-to-nation relationship and to support the sovereignty and prosperity of tribal nations....
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media Window Rock, Arizona. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said Tuesday that recent data indicates the coronavirus peak for hospitalizations on the vast reservation occurred from April 21-26, a month earlier than initial projections During a live online town hall, Nez said initial projections showed the Navajo Nation’s COVID-19 surge peak would begin the week of May 24. Nez said implementing stay-at-home orders and weekend curfews have helped “flatten the curve in certain areas and we are wor...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Arconic will lay off 24 people as a result of what their union president calls “COVID-related and business condition-related” cuts. The layoffs will be effective June 1, said United Steelworkers Local 420 President Mark Goodfellow. He said they should be eligible to receive unemployment benefits. “Truly there’s no timetable to it, unfortunately. It’s not like a two-week kind of layoff,” he said. “The downturn in the market’s everywhere. It’s affected everything.” He believes the two dozen workers would be called bac...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler I’ve been wary of lawns since about 1970 when I saw a public-service TV ad which featured a leafy green bundle dropping into an eerily vacant playground. A baritone, God-like voice issued a dire warning, something like: “Grass. We think it’s bad for kids. Stay away from it.” My five-year-old mind rejected Mom’s account that some grass was bad but ours was OK, because she wouldn’t give any details about the bad stuff. It was a few days before I ventured onto the lawn again. These days, “bread” is no longer money, ...
Total COVID-19 cases in Canada: 86,647 diagnoses and 6,639 deaths (as of May 26 6:30 p.m. ET) Alberta - 6,901 cases, including 139 deaths (6,048 resolved) British Columbia - 2,541 cases, 161 deaths (2,122 resolved) Manitoba - 292 cases, 7 deaths (268 resolved) New Brunswick - 122 cases (120 resolved) Newfoundland and Labrador - 260 cases, 3 deaths (254 resolved) Northwest Territories - 5 cases (5 resolved) Nova Scotia - 1,053 cases, 59 deaths (976 resolved) Ontario - 26,191 cases, 2,123 deaths (19,958 resolved) Prince Edward Island - 27 cases...
As of 2020-05-26 15:04:47. COVID-19 Statistics for the EOHU Region COVID-19 is a serious health threat, and the situation is evolving daily. The risk will vary between and within communities, but given the increasing number of cases in Canada, the risk to Canadians is considered HIGH. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) continues to work with our partners at the regional, provincial, and federal levels to monitor the situation, and is prepared to respond to cases in our area. Every day at 10:30 a.m., the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 (Novel...
