A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is reminding the public that the Snye Channel/Chenail Channel waterway is categorized as a NO WAKE zone for the entire length. Boats are not permitted to use the channel at high speeds. Children swim throughout the channel and will not be visible to a speeding boat. Additionally, the wake (waves) from fast-moving boats erode the shorelines. Thank you for respecting our community’s people, rivers, and land....
By Arlyssa Becenti. Reprinted with permission from Navajo Times June 4, 2020. Window Rock, Arizona. As tribes are distracted by coronavirus humanitarian efforts, the federal government has proceeded with a plan for fracking and mineral leasing activities near Chaco Canyon. Although Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt extended the public comment period from May 28 to Sept. 25 on the proposed plan to drill between 2,345 and 3,101 new oil and gas wells across the Greater Chaco area, it came after the U.S. Bureau of Land Management Farmington...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler Its immense reproductive capacity, ability to skulk about on dry land, and avid appetite for all manner of aquatic life (as well as a few terrestrial species) has earned this invasive fish some apt monikers, chief among them Fishzilla and Frankenfish. The northern snakehead (Channa argus) is a fierce apex predator which hails from southeast Asia, and breeding populations are known to be established in Delaware, Georgia, Mississippi, Missouri, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and downstate New York. Individual...
By Doug George-Kanentiio Our Native people have marched with millions of others to protest the killing by police of African Americans. The tragic fact is that of all ethnic groups this country’s indigenous people have the highest rate of death by cop. We endure, despite the small pockets of casino wealth, critically high rates of poverty, violence and discrimination. We are dehumanized by American sports team mascots, trivialized in the media and burdened by the vicious myths in school textbooks. It is small wonder that the local, state and f...
If you see these rascals tell them they don't look a day over 80! 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....
RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions: New York State Certified K-12 Music Teacher Application Deadline: July 3, 2020 Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 The Salmon River Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political...
Beginning on June 24, Katelyn Fedorak, NP and Janet Brant, NP will provide blood work for community members each Wednesday at the Kawehno:ke Medical Clinic. To book an appointment for blood work, please call 613-932-5808. Please be advised that patients will be required to: • Arrive at their designated time. Patients that arrive late may not be able to be accommodated. • Call the KMC and notify them of their arrival. Patients are asked to remain in their vehicle until a staff member informs them and allows entry into the clinic. • Be scree...
For those 18 years of age and younger: -Salmon River Central provides breakfast and lunch -Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club provides dinner For our elders: -The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Office for the Aging provides daily hot meals or shelf stable food. For families: -Mohawk Indian Housing has a monthly food pantry -Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Food Distribution Program is open by appointment M-W-F Contact the EOC @ 518-320-0019 M-F 9-5 for more information....
Four-bedroom, 2 bath seasonal cottage. It has the best views of the Adirondacks, complete privacy, and excellent fishing. It includes a wood stove for heat, a propane kitchen stove and kitchen table and chairs. There is an outhouse, and a boathouse in need of repair. This is a leased lot with current annual rent of $6,990.00 for the period of August 1, 2018 to July 31, 2021. This is a fifteen-year term effective August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2027. Rent reviews are conducted every three years during the term of the lease, with the next one to be...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Let us know if you need our assistance, we will keep trying our best to help! Birthdays: June 25th- Donald D. Thompson, Alma Ransom & Theresa Martin June 26th-Shirley Pitts & Mabel Thomas June 27th-Gerald Jacobs June 28th-Victoria Conners June 29th-Glenda Snyder, Leona T. David, Sheila Marshall & Peter Angus Events: All events are cancelled until further notice LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES Visits slowly return with precautionary measures. For more information please contact Sue... Full story
*When arriving in the field, please wait for direction from staff *Use only our approved picking containers *Stay home if experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 *Wash your hands before and after leaving the field *All visitors from same vehicle pick in the same row *Stay in assigned row *No sampling and pick cleanly *Move the flag in row to indicate where the next visitor should pick *Maintain a 6 ft. distance from others *Leave pets at home Any visitor not respecting distancing and protocol may be asked to leave...
Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for David Michael Thomas, by Funeral Collection. Friday, June 26, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Wayne Thomas, by Funeral Collection. Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 4:00pm - offered for Dickie Francis, by Funeral Collection. Sunday, June 28, 2020 at 10:00am - offered for Phillip Francis, by Funeral Collection. Monday, June 29, 2020 - NO MASS. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 7:00pm - offered for Gerald Cole, Anniversary mass, by Jamie Cole. Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at 12:10pm - offered for Mike Smoke,...
The “Purple Ribbon Gift Shop”, located at the Peacetree Mall in Akwesasne, has permanently closed as of May 24, 2020. On behalf of the late Lucy Roundpoint, the family would like to thank her many customers from Akwesasne and the surrounding area for their support and patronage throughout the years....
Public notice is hereby given to Lawrence Mitchell, Jr. that on January 3, 2020 Andrew G. Lazore and Thomas M. Lazore, Claimants, filed a land dispute complaint at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. The Claimants allege wrongful conveyance of Lot #619, encroachment, and damage to the property. The Court requests that Lawrence Mitchell, Jr. appear on July 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. for a hearing on this matter. In the event that Mr. Mitchell fails to appear, the Court may proceed in this case and address the claims raised by Andrew G. Lazore and...
1. You must wear a mask outside of your vehicle. No exceptions! 2. 1 person in line for concession purchase. 3. Park in the middle between the posts, you can sit outside of the vehicle, but only in front of vehicle. 4. All lights must remain off during movies! 5. Social distancing guidlines will be strictly enforced. 6. Bathrooms will be open, limited to 3 persons at a time. Unless child accompanied by 1 adult. 7. We have limited capacity, please arrive early. 8. All rules are to be followed, no exceptions, no refunds!!...
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