A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Kanatakon School recently celebrated students who maintained perfect attendance as part of the 2016-2017 school year. Students in Headstart to grade six were rewarded with a day at the Aquatic Center and a kickball game and BBQ with local law enforcement officers from the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police. Students who maintained three to six months of perfect attendance were invited to the Aquatic Center, while those who maintained 12 consecutive days of perfect...
(May 30, 2017) PICEI once again presents “The Power Wheels Derby” for ages 3 to 8, and Free “Movies under the Stars” on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Limited sponsorships, (first come, first served for sponsorship). Register online now at www.picei.org, click on EVENT for details and registration form which can be downloaded, or call 1 866 660 5116 for additional information. To be held at the TEWATENNIHEH “PICEI” OFFICE, 600 Smith Road Suite A, Brasher Falls, NY. Something for everyone, a Full Family Fun Day… Entertainment from 4:00pm t...
All year the students at Kanatakon school have been logging miles in the gym and last week they got rewarded for their efforts. The school had a yearlong Walking to China program. They did daily laps in their gym and the miles they logged were equal to the distance to China. On Friday, June 2nd, that gym was transformed into activity stations were various games and activities of the Chinese culture were played. The day started off with a Dragon parade around the gym. Students then lined up and t...
New York State Police will conduct a weeklong enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding and aggressive drivers across the state. The Speed Week campaign runs June 7 through June 13. During this summer’s “Speed Week”, Troopers will be using both marked State Police vehicles and Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles as part of the operation. NYS Fines for speeding on 55 mph highway or posted 65 mph zones: First Conviction 10 mph or less over the limit - min $45/max $150 11- 30 mph over the limit - min $90/max $300 31 mph or mo...
The Let's Get Healthy Program hosted a Women's Health Day at the Diabetes Center for Excellence on Wednesday, May 31st, 2017. The event began at 3 p.m. with a blood pressure and blood sugar screening, which went on until 5 p.m. There was a taste test and Q&A with Registered Dietician Heather Pontius during the blood screenings. At 4 p.m. women in attendance had the opportunity to play diabetes bingo. Diabetes Bingo with Cherie Bisnett was definitely different than ordinary bingo. The women in at...
We were honoured to have the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, Perry Bellegarde, carry the Akwesasne Powwow Eagle Staff in the Grand Entry at the Kitigan Zibi Traditional Powwow this past weekend. Photo submitted by the Akwesasne Powwow Committee....
Several dozen walkers and runners converged on Saturday, June 3 to support the Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group in their 5K. The event at Generations Park's Tewathahita Trail brought runners and walkers together in a non-competitive event to help boost the group's ongoing projects. They completed laps on the trail to earn tickets for a variety of prizes donated by local sponsors. The track was also dotted with signs that gave out epilepsy facts, which Jacob's said is in line with part of the...
OTTAWA, June 1, 2017 /CNW/ - The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde encourages First Nations and all Canadians to take part in cultural events and other celebrations in honour of National Aboriginal History Month held every June and National Aboriginal Day on June 21. “National Aboriginal History Month gives Canadians an opportunity to learn about their Indigenous neighbours and build a new relationship that is based on understanding and a mutual desire for a positive future. Education on First Nations, history, r...
Reprinted with permission from The Eastern Door Before question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa yesterday, Ville Marie-Sud Ouest-Nuns’ Island member of parliament (MP) Marc Miller delivered a minute-long address entirely in Kanien’kéha to mark the beginning of National Aboriginal History Month. “It’s the beginning of National Aboriginal History Month and a lot of us are making statements regarding that,” said Miller. In the minute, Miller worked to annunciate the address, and call attention to the country’s need to encourage an...
Vision Maker Media continues its 40th anniversary celebration with four films streaming in June as part of its collection of 40 films available for free streaming through Aug. 7, 2017. Each week a different film will be available through: visionmakermedia.org and americanarchive.org. Remaining titles for June: June 13 .................. Injunuity June 20 .................. The Oneida Speak June 27 .................. Who Owns the Past? INJUNUITY This film is an eye-popping, mind-jolting mix of animation, music and real voices collected from inte...
(June 7, 2017) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship is now open. SUNY and CUNY students whose families make up to $100,000 annually can now apply for tuition-free college at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/excelsior/. When fully implemented, the Excelsior Scholarship, in combination with other aid programs, will allow 52 percent of resident full-time students to attend a SUNY or CUNY two-year or four-year college tuition-free. “With the launch of the first-in-the-nation Excelsior Scholarship program, the drea...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne would like to inform the community of the proper way to dispose of paint and paint cans. Recently, a well-intentioned individual attempted to dispose of a paint can with the rest of their recyclable materials. However, the paint leaked and contaminated all of the other materials that were to be recycled. As a result the materials had to be disposed of at a landfill and not recycled. MCA is reminding the community that wet paint is strictly prohibited from being disposed of with the regular trash or recyclables...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, May 26-June 1: On May 26, police ticketed Kyran N. Sunday, 18, of Hogansburg for inadequate headlight. Ticket was returnable to Tribal Court on June 5. On May 27, police picked up Casey M. Oakes, 24, of Akwesasne, N.Y. on a warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town Court and remanded to the Franklin County Jail, Malone, in lieu of $3,000 bail or $6,000 bond. He is to return to court on June 13. On May 27, police picked up Thomas J. Burnor, 34, of Norfolk on a bench warrant. He was arraigned in Bombay Town...
Submitted by Kathy Herne On June 2, 2017, the TJ Jackson Memorial Charity Fundraiser was held at the Brass Horse Lounge, raising funds for Iakhihsohtha - Home for the Elderly. A spaghetti luncheon was held, followed by a silent auction and jamboree that lasted well into the night. Donations poured in, and musicians from far and wide came to donate their time and talent to raise money for the elders. It was a wonderful turnout in memory of a man who had a "heart of gold." Local musicians graced...
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....
Reporting to an independently elected Board of Directors, and supported by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, AMBE develops and delivers educational and related support programming to Akwesasne community members, including K-8; Secondary (youth, adult); college and university; upgrading and literacy; and training. The Role: As the Associate Director you will lead the AMBE Post-Secondary and Adult Education group, including the Iohahi:io Adult Education Program (Iohahi:io), to implement its strategic plan, build organizational capacity, and...
The Anowara’ko:wa Arena Pavilion is complete, however, their is some landscaping on-going and the ground can be soft and muddy during the rain. Please be careful when entering the Pavilion area. Sport Lights are on every Wednesday through Sunday until 11pm. Enter the sport field at your risk and enjoy this convenience. Please continue to wear clean indoor shoes when entering and playing on the Arena Rink floor. No spectators allowed on rink floor during game intermissions....
Annual Salary: $47,638.24 - $84,374.75 SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform the public duties associated with maintaining and fostering community peace and social order within the framework of the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) Philosophy. To investigate criminal, non-criminal and traffic occurrences within the territory of Akwesasne of which the AMPS has jurisdiction. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or Equivalent; (at least 19 years of age) • Graduate of a 2 year Police Foundations Program is considered an asset • A clear...
Fri., June 9/17 -12:10 pm. Offered for Albert & Bernadette Menard Hamelin, and Lucien Hamelin - Memorial Mass. Requested by Sally Hamelin. Sat., June 10/17 - 4:00 pm. Anticipated Holy Mass. Offered as a 50th Wedding Memorial Anniversary Mass for the Late Angus Adams, and his wife Veronica. Requested by Veronica Adams. Sun., June 11/17 - 10:00 am. Most Holy Trinity. Offered for Daniel Jock - 25th Anniversary, and son Bobby Jock - 3rd Anniversary. Requested by Louise, Gloria and Family. Tues., June 13/17 - 7:00 pm. Offered for Mrs. Kanekenhawi...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), Human Resources Division, is soliciting proposals from New York State certified Insurance Brokers to provide Term-Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Disability (AD&D) and Supplemental Life insurance to approximately 600 full time employees (30 hours or more). The term of agreement will be for a three-year period. SRMT reserves the right to award one or more contracts. Proposals will be received until MONDAY, JUNE 26, 2017, 3:30 p.m. (EST). The following preferences apply to this solicitation: Native...
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education Nominations were held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 in the Districts of Tsi Snaihne, Kanatakon and Kawehnoke. OFFICIAL RESULTS: KANATAKON: Ceely King nominated by Connie Hall seconded by Julie Phillips Jacobs TSI SNAIHNE: No Nominations were received KAWEHNOKE: Sara David nominated by Lisa Francis Benedict seconded by Jay Benedict Heather David nominated by Brittany Benedict seconded by Margaret Thompson Belinda Koostachin nominated by Joan Mitchell seconded by Belinda Koostachin Debbie Point nominated by...
Please note: Dr. Forson’s walk-in clinic has a 15 patient limit; Dr. Horn’s walk-in clinic has a 20 patient limit and Dr. Saylor’s walk-in clinic has a 12 patient limit. Sign in begins at 8:30am Fri. June 9th Dr. Saylor 9:00-11:30-walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. June 12th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Tues. June 13th Dr. Forson 9:00-11:30-walk-in Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-walk-in Wed. June 14th Dr. Forson Men’s Clinic 9:00-11:30-by appt. Thurs. June 15th Dr. Levac Referral/follow-up 9:00-3:30-by appt....
Please note: Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to clinic start time. Fri. June 9th Janet Brant. NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral Mon. June 12th No Provider Tues. June 13th No Provider Wed. June 14th Janet Brant, NP 1:00-3:30-by appt. 5:00-7:30-by appt. Thurs. June 15th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by appt. Diabetes Clinic 8:30-11:30-by referral Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now offering an evening Women’s Care Clinic every third Wed...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council along with the Compliance Department invites tribal members to three community meetings for comment and review on the draft of the new General Business Ordinance. The purpose of this ordinance is to safeguard and promote the peace, safety and general welfare of the Tribe by regulating those who do business on the Reservation. This ordinance sets forth a nominal fee for general business licenses and peddler’s permits and also requires all business people, including vendors, peddlers and other types of s...
An informational meeting for athletes, coaches and managers will be held on Thursday, June 8th at 8:00pm in the Turtle Room at the arena. Team Eastern Door & the North Akwesasne athletes, coaches, managers and parents meet every Wednesday at 5:30pm in the manager’s board office at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena....
