A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Andy Gardner. MASSENA – Two more of the demonstrators arrested during a peaceful land claim protest in May were arraigned on trespass and conspiracy charges and said they want to represent themselves in their respective criminal cases. Brent Maracle, 48, and Gabriel J. Oakes, 58, appeared Tuesday afternoon, July 9, in Massena Town Court in front of Town Justice Joe Brown, who entered not guilty pleas on their behalf. They're each charged with a misdemeanor count of fifth-degree conspiracy a...
Tuesday, July 9, 2024. The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is issuing a Flood Watch for the RRCA jurisdiction. A Flood Watch is issued when flooding of infrastructure has not yet occurred but is possible under forecast weather conditions. Weather Forecast: Heavy rainfall associated with the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are expected to reach eastern Ontario on Wednesday, bringing significant precipitation. Environment Canada forecasts 40 to 80 mm of rainfall with locally higher amounts possible. Environmental Conditions: Water levels...
By Isaac White The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has announced more than $18.2 million in Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) awards to assist Tribal Nations in managing and reducing systemic cyber risks and threats. These grants represent the largest number of awards ever provided by the Department to Tribal Nations in a single grant program and mark the...
By Isaac White Amidst a legislative push to fortify tribal land rights, H.R. 1208 emerges as a foundational piece in the evolving narrative of tribal sovereignty in the United States. Introduced by U.S. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), this bill seeks to amend the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934, extending its protections to include all federally recognized tribes, regardless of their recognition date. This move aims to rectify historical oversights and provide a uniform framework for tribal land trusts. In this broader legislative context, H.R....
By Isaac White In a significant environmental stand, the Seneca Nation has initiated legal preparations against the City of Olean concerning repeated wastewater discharges into the Allegheny River, alleged to contravene state environmental regulations. The Nation filed a notice of claim—a legal prerequisite signaling intentions to sue a municipality—citing ongoing environmental neglect. Addressing the situation's urgency, Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Sr. underscored the enduring struggle to protect the river, revered as Ohi:yo’by th...
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By Isaac White. Sirens shrieked on Route 37 as the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police and the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fallen tree limb on power lines at Ransom Road in Racquette Point. Multiple Tribal Police vehicles and officers secured the scene as the limb, hanging from the power lines, caused surges of electricity that led to small intermittent flashes of flame and smoke. The HAVFD arrived quickly and assisted in securing the area along with the SRMT PD....
Akwesasne, July 11, 2024 – The Akwesasne Election Appeal Board, in accordance with the Akwesasne Election Law, will be conducting a public hearing. This law, enacted by the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne on April 8, 2024, and effective from June 3, 2024, upholds the self-determination and jurisdiction rights of the Mohawks of Akwesasne as recognized in the Constitution of Canada. The hearing is part of the Board’s commitment to ensuring a fair and transparent election process, with mechanisms in place to address any issues or disputes that may ari...
On Tuesday, July 16, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced that District Chief Cindy Francis-Mitchell was appointed to serve as Acting Grand Chief. Acting Grand Chief Francis-Mitchell will fulfill the Grand Chief's daily duties and ensure our leadership and community services continue until the next Council is sworn in. MCA 2024 elections are under review as the Office of the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board sorts out the numerous appeals. The OAEAB is holding two public hearings. One is being...
