A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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In an unprecedented political scene, a record number of Native Americans are running for state and national seats. Even more significant is the number of female Native American candidates. One stand out candidate is Deb Haaland from New Mexico who is ready to become the first Native American congresswoman in November's vote. Haaland stated, "I've always fought for women like us. Women of color. Single moms. Lesbians and transwomen military families. Any woman who has ever been assaulted or...
On Friday, June 15th the Akwesasne Child and Family Services alongside Wholistc Health and Wellness organized a community BBQ, in honor of all the fathers in Akwesasne. The event took place in the common space, at the four corners in Kawehnoke. Brandon David from Akwesasne Child and Family Services stated, "We wanted to have the Fathers Day BBQ here, at the tennis courts, to let the island residents know that we can do stuff here, too. There are always events on the south side of the Akwesasne,...
We are all too familiar with this. With residential school still in our shared memories, its hard to imagine your child being torn from your arms and then not knowing where your child is being taken to. After that, will you be reunited with your child again? Ever? According to national media, up to 2000 children in the past two months have been separated from their parents and or guardians once they entered the U.S. border. Many are being warehoused in former big box stores, others are being transported to tent cities along the U.S. Mexican...
Submitted by Iakhihsohtha Staff With the beautiful weather upon us, the Iakhihsohtha Lodge has been in full swing with various trips and visitors. With the help of our wonderful staff and volunteers we are able to get our Totas out and about around our community and area. From the St. Regis Mohawk School Choir, to a nice riverside lunch at the Blue Anchor....
Young students were rewarded for their hard work in the past school year by getting outside and having fun. Earlier this week students at the Kanatakon, Tsi Snaihne and Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Schools held Playdays. On Tuesday all three schools' Pre-K and Kindergarten classes caught a break from Mother Nature as they were scheduled to meet at the Kanatakon School for all three programs. The day before was a heavy downpour with power outages, but the following day was sunny and clear for the festiviti...
The MCA Akwesasne Community Fund approved the application submitted by the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #3 Tsi Snaihne to purchase 14 full sets of Turn Out Gear for their members. Each set includes a helmet, gloves, hood, jacket, pants and boots, all NFPA 1971 compliant. The HAVFD Station #3 Captain and its members wish to say NIA:WEN KOWA to the Akwesasne Community Fund for assisting to keep our members safe and protected while serving the community of Akwesasne. Your...
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff of the MCA Home Support Program. When we found out Mike was terminally ill, we reached out to the Home Support Program in search of help at a time when we felt helpless. Starting with Lesley Bero, help came immediately and without hesitation. Sheila Adams and the staff at the pharmacy please know that all of your efforts did not go un-noticed. Through all of the changes and ups and downs, you made everything so easy on us; we would have been lost without you! There was a lot...
A school board member is a person who is willing to serve the total school district. A person committed to improve the education for all students. It is also important that candidates are aware of the role of the board of education, the role of the superintendent and the role of the building principals. Accordingly, open lines of communication between the above mentioned are crucial, as they will make decisions that will impact the entire school district. The candidates should know that one cannot improve one entity without making needed...
A good majority of the members of the SRC school district community have voiced their concerns and shared their ideas for a school board with me during my time spent canvassing our district. Many community members expressed that it was time to steer the board into a new direction, that new voices needed to be heard, and that a new energy is needed to assure the many - and not a few - district shareholders are represented. I enthusiastically agree! I believe that students are the Number 1 priority in our School District and I want to make our...
The landscape of learning is always changing. The SRCS Board of Education needs to be vigilant about pursuing cutting edge programming to help our students compete on the world stage -- this school district needs members of the Board of Education that will support this charge. We need to maintain the confidence in the leadership and have a renewed understanding of the school board’s role in the school district -- there’s a delicate balance between the board’s act of choosing a strong Superintendent and letting him or her lead the way, and the b...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police released the following statement late Wednesday night: On June 20, 2018 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police conducted a search warrant with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations and the Border Enforcement Security Taskforce. The search warrant was conducted on the residence of Dana L. Francis on Raquette Point Rd. The search was a culmination of an ongoing narcotics investigation by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police. Dana L. Francis has been...
(June 14, 2018) The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is cautioning the community once again of continued aggressive phone calls being made from persons identifying themselves to be with the Canadian Revenue Agency, or other various government agencies. These individuals are calling area residents from what appears to be local numbers, advising that local police will be arresting them because they owe money to the Canada Revenue Agency. The victims are contacted by someone pretending to be with the Canada Revenue Agency or other...
An Environmental Protection Agency official says the cleanup at the former General Motors site will likely conclude in next year. Meanwhile, the RACER trust says a cryptocurrency company is interested in a portion of the lot. The EPA update came from Ann Kelly from the agency’s Emergency and Remedial Project Response Division at a June 14 St. Lawrence River Valley Redevelopment Agency meeting in Massena. “We’re looking at being completed in 2019 … for the GM proper remediation,” she said at the meeting, “depending on the level of contaminants,...
Congratulations Graduates: Crystal Cook, Jamie Cook, Ryanne Duciaume, Tiio Oakes, Kwiio McDonald, Penny Steeprock, Jamie Sunday-Oddo and Jason Sunday. Photo courtesy of Iohahi:io Staff....
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Officers took their oath on Monday, June 11, 2018 surrounded by their family, friends, Tribal Council, Police Commission and fellow officers. Tewasherake Barnes, Clifford Barnes, Tylar Thomas and David Henrie join the Tribal Police Department as the newest officers sworn to uphold the laws, customs and traditions of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the Community of Akwesasne....
With excitement filling the air and students dressed in their finest, the St. Regis Mohawk School held their Pre K Moving Up day on Friday, June 15th at 9:30am. The gymnasium was decorated, refreshments set and awards lined up for the young students as they take their first of many steps towards graduation. Mr. Walbridge presided over the moving up ceremony with Assistant Principal Ms. Benedict helping. Pre-K Hart Adams, Sierrah Bearshield-Tarbell, Kaleia Bigtree, Marley Bourque, Dalten-John...
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Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens The Iroquois were not the only Indian people who used wampum belts. This belt was sent by Chief Black Hawk, the famous Sauk leader and patriot of the Indian nations at Traverse Bay, Michigan, with a message that their people should remain neutral during the campaigns and Indian revolts at Michilimackinac. Black Hawk had served under the great Shawnee leader, Tecumseh. The story of the life of this great leader, Black Hawk, is a sad...
OTTAWA, June 20, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, responsible for the July election of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief, has received nomination papers in proper form from the following persons, listed below in alphabetical order by last name: Bellegarde, Perry (Incumbent) – SK Diabo, Russ – QC North, Sheila – MB Richardson, Miles – BC Whitecloud, Katherine – MB According to the AFN Charter, an Eligible Candidate must: Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; Be of First Nations ancestry;...
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Teresa Mitchell Van Dunk - The Canisius College of Buffalo - Master of Science Hunter Francis - Boston University - Bachelor of Science Amber Arquette - Niagara University - Bachelor of Science Travis Phillips - SUNY Canton - Bachelor of Science Thomas Benedict - SUNY Cortland - Bachelor of Science Serena Hall - SUNY Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Science Ronee Cree - SUNY Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Science Sidney Thompson - SUNY Potsdam - Bachelor of Science Taylor Lynn Marcellus - SUNY Potsdam -...
General Arts & Science - Behavioural Psychology (1 year certificate) graduates. Front row: Jessica Lazore, Karrie Benedict and Kelly Buckshot. Back row: Lacey Swamp, Heriberto Eddie Cajigas and Tekaronhiakwas McDonald. Missing: N. Eric Armstrong....
Health Care Support Worker Program (15 week certificate) graduates. Front row: Tammy Thompson, Bernadine (Dina) White, Diane Thomas, Kathleen Herne, Cherri Jacobs and Chantal Jacobs. Back row: Sadie Adams, Sierra Sharrow, Joseph Coffey and Lynette White. Missing: Curtis Mitchell and Aliyah Cook-Butler....
General Arts & Science – Pre-Archaeology Program (2 year diploma) graduates. Front row: Carrie Lazore, Mindy Thompson, Stephanie Oakes and Sabrina Sunday. Back row: Riley Mitchell, Cody Smoke-Ramirez and Lance Jacobs. Missing: Adam Jacobs....