A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Isaac White In a striking response to ongoing tensions, all nine indigenous tribes of South Dakota have enacted a ban on Governor Kristi Noem entering their lands. This collective decision by tribes such as the Oglala Sioux, Rosebud Sioux, Standing Rock Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Yankton Sioux, and Crow Creek Sioux, Brule, and now the Flandreau Santee Sioux, underscores a deepening rift between the state government and tribal nations. This series of bans culminated with the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe, which was...
By Isaac White The Metropolitan Museum of Art finds itself at the center of a heated controversy involving Patricia Marroquin Norby, its first curator of Native American art, whose Indigenous heritage claims are now hotly contested. Appointed with considerable fanfare in 2020, Norby presented herself as having Apache and Purepacha descent. However, her heritage has recently come under scrutiny by Native American activists who have dubbed her a "Pretendian," a term for someone falsely claiming Native American ancestry. The crux of the...
By Isaac White In recognition of Older Americans Month, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Tina Smith (D-Minnesota) introduced the Enhancing Native Elders’ Longevity, Dignity, Empowerment, and Respect (Native ELDER) Act. This legislation aims to significantly enhance federal programs and services for older Native Americans, specifically targeting the unique challenges they face, such as cultural isolation and limited access to culturally competent healthcare. The Native ELDER Act builds upon the foundational goals of the Older A...
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Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Operational Services, the Transportation Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of AMBE’s school and fleet transportation vehicles. The Transportation Manager will play a critical role ensuring the safe, efficient, and timely transportation of students to and from school, as well as to extracurricular activities and field trips. The incumbent will manage AMBE’s fleet, route planning, dispatching, scheduling crisis management, communication, tra...
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Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows. Director’s Red Apple Awards Director of Education Ron Ferguson announced the 2023-2024 Red Apple Award recipients. These awards are given to individuals that stand out for their deeply-rooted dedication to our school board’s top priority – its students. The 2023-2024 award winners areas follows: Rory Renwick, Grade 6 student at Russell Public School Leanne Huffman, Special Education Teacher at South Crosby Public...
Akwesasne came together in a heartfelt display of respect and honor during the annual Memorial Day Parade. The event was marked by a significant presence of veterans, who were the focal point of the day's tributes. Throughout the parade, the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department and local law enforcement were prominently featured, underscoring their respected roles within the community. Their participation highlighted Akwesasne's deep appreciation for those who serve and protect, both...
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By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – The Akwesasne Bucks are taking a one-year hiatus from the Three Nations Senior B Lacrosse League. The Snake Island Muskies and Cornwall Island Redmen will play the season as expected alongside leaguemates Capital Region Axemen. The teams will play each other four times and also play a quartet of games against the Kahnawake Mohawks to form a 12-game regular season. Snake Island aims to defend their championship title this year, hosting all their home games at the C...
AKWESASNE. Onerahtohkó:wa/May 31, 2024 – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announces that registration is now open for membership to participate in the Monthly Tribal Meeting on Ohiarí:ha /June 8, 2024 at 10:00am at the Ionkwakiohkwaró:ron Tribal Administration Building or virtually via Zoom. Tribal members only need to register once to join any virtual Monthly Tribal Meeting, while individuals who attend in-person do not need to register. If joining virtually, please register in advance and retain the Zoom meeting link for easy access to j...
