A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Doug George-Kanentiio The Native North American Travelling College is celebrating its 50th year as a formal entity. It has long served the Akwesasne community by sponsoring many artists and teachers over the past five decades while giving visitors and students from the northeast insights into the culture and history of Indigenous peoples. In the spring of 1974, the founder of what was then the North American Indian Travelling College, the late Ernie Benedict, passed on the duties of directing the College to his daughter Salli Benedict, a stu...
Akwesasne – In an official communication, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Cannabis Control Program issues notice of the revocation of King Canna's retail cannabis license situated at 18 Raquette Point Road. King Canna has violated Section 6.02 (2)(a), failure to remit tribal retail fees from December 2022 to present day, and Section 10 (03), failure to provide record of sales from December 2023 to present day. The suspension notice, served to the owner on January 12, 2024, signified the immediate suspension of the SRMT Cannabis license and since...
Celebrate your favorite Farmers Market memories with GardenShare this August! In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Canton Farmers Market and this year’s National Farmers Market Week, GardenShare will be hosting a St. Lawrence County Farmers Market Photo Contest. Submissions will open Friday, August 2nd through GardenShare’s website and close Friday, August 23rd. A public vote will be open from Monday, August 26th through Friday August, 30th to select the winner of the contest! The winner will receive farmers market tokens usable at five mar...
The St. Regis Mohawk Veteran Festival is set to take place on Wednesday, July 31st, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This special event, dedicated to serving our veterans, will be held at the American Legion Post 1479. The festival will provide a range of essential services aimed at assisting veterans and their families. Attendees will have the opportunity to enroll in VA Healthcare, consult with VBA claims representatives, and obtain veteran health ID cards. Additionally, there will be updates on the PACT ACT and comprehensive information on all...
SLC Arts invites the community to attend the opening of our newest exhibition at the Potsdam Town Hall, “Summer Flow.” This exhibition features artwork from North Country artists of all ages, celebrating the dynamic beauty of the warmer months. This exhibit is sponsored by Northern Power and Light. Event Details: Date: Thursday, August 1 Time: 5:00 PM Location: Potsdam Town Hall, 18 Elm Street The "Summer Flow" exhibition will be on display until October and can be viewed during the Town office’s open hours. The exhibition can be shopped onlin...
By Kaniehtonkie. The Department of the Interior has announced the next steps in the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, launched by Secretary Deb Haaland in June 2021. This initiative represents the federal government's first comprehensive effort to address the legacy of past federal Indian boarding school policies, aiming to confront their intergenerational impact and illuminate the trauma experienced by Indigenous communities. The Department released the second and final volume of the investigative report, led by Assistant Secretary...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) and the Akwesasne Dental Clinic are saddened to announce the sudden passing of Dr. Dan Hovsepian, a beloved dentist who served the Akwesasne community for over 17 years. Dr. Dan passed away unexpectedly on July 27, 2024. Dr. Dan joined the Akwesasne Dental Clinic in 2007 and quickly became a cherished member of the community. He was known for his gentle and compassionate approach to dental care, his friendly and humorous personality, and his genuine...
AKWESASNE – In accordance with the Tribal Procedures Act adopted by community referendum on Ohiarí:ha/June 1, 2013; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe continues to demonstrate financial accountability and transparency to tribal membership. Accountability measures include holding a public meeting each year to present a mid-year report on the approved Annual Tribal Budget’s revenues and expenditures through June 30th. This year’s meeting will be hybrid and will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Tribal members may attend...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Dept. of Health is notifying the community of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) region, according to wastewater data. The following advisory information is provided: If you have any COVID-19 symptoms (even if mild). Fever (37.8˚ C or higher) and/or chills Cough Shortness of breath or trouble breathing Decreased or loss of taste or smell Runny nose or nasal congestion Headache Extreme fatigue or tiredness Sore throat Muscle aches or joint pain Gastrointestinal symptoms (such...
