A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Kaniehtonkie. On Thursday, July 28, Kenneth Deer was interviewed by Global News (GN). Deer told GN, “Its good the Pope came. He came here to address Indigenous peoples and that’s always significant… He still hasn’t taken responsibility for the whole church. He keeps blaming individuals or groups and really, it’s the institution of the church that contributed to residential school abuse and they haven’t acknowledged that. So, we were disappointed with that. He continued, “We are certainly not stopping here.” “Our delegation, Haude...
Seskéha | August 5, 2022 The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Election Board is planning on presenting its draft of the updated Election and Referendum Ordinance. It is looking for your input and feedback. Some of the proposed changes include the creation of an Appeal Panel to hear appeals of Election Board decisions, a new process for write-in candidates, and lengthening the election season by changing the date of the Caucus. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Please click on the following link to register in...
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – The Akwesasne Indians 2022 season came to a close in the third round of Ontario Junior B Lacrosse Association playoffs. The Indians won their way into the third round after sweeping the Clarington Green Gaels in a best-of-five round two. That series closed with an anxious victory for Akwesasne - 8-7 on Friday, July 15 at Garnet B. Rickard Rec Complex. The Gaels started the game with a 2-0 lead, after scoring the opening goals respectively at 1:54 and 2:36. The I...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council submitted a letter this week to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing its ongoing objection to the remedy for the Grasse River Remediation Project. The Grasse River remediation was completed on October 15, 2021. Addressed to EPA Region 2 Administrator Lisa Garcia, the letter notes the "devastating failure" earlier this year of EPA's chosen remedy and the reintroduction of hazardous waste into the environment following an i...
Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort held a recognition and appreciation luncheon on July 28th, 2022 for three (3) High School students and (4) College Interns. AMCR mentored and trained (4) four Akwesasronon students for the past 10 weeks. Jheri White, Autumn Benedict, Donovan Lauzon, Carter Benedict spent their summer working for Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. The interns received mentoring and coaching by members of the management team. The interns received marketable work experience that can be...
It all began with a TicTok video. Well, just a bit more than that... auntie who taught her niece how to make baskets, who then taught her daughter how to weave baskets at ten years old. She grew up surrounded by basket makers – creative, strong, resilient, and reliant upon themselves yet also sharing their love of making baskets. And as each generation of basket makers grew, so did their creativity by using different colors, new weaves, and new basket tops and TicTok. Yes, TicTok. Ann M...
Akwesasne: Francis F. Cree, 88, of Pyke Road, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Francis was born June 11, 1934 in Morristown, New York, the son of the late Frank and Mary (Gray) Cree. He attended school in Bombay and later married Catherine David on October 8, 1955 in St. Regis Church. She later predeceased him on April 24, 1992. Francis worked as a laborer for the Local #322 union for over 25 years retiring in 1985. At one time he worked for SRMT on... Full story
KAWEHNOKE - Lloyd William Skaroniati Benedict, age 64, of 855 Island Road of Kawehnoke, passed away on Monday, August 1st, 2022, in the loving arms of his family. Lloyd was born on January 18th, 1958, to Ernest and Florence (Hopps) Benedict. On April 1st, 1994, he married his teenage sweetheart, Donna Benedict in a small civil ceremony at Massena Town Hall. Lloyd (or "Lloydy" as most of his closest friends and family called him) was a devoted husband and loving father. He was also a determined,... Full story
The Kahnawà:ke Environment Protection Office (KEPO) is advising the community of Kahnawà:ke that they will be installing temperature and depth recording stations in Tioweró:ton on August 4, 5, 8, and 9. The goal of these stations is to monitor lake conditions to assess fish habitat suitability and to study the effects of climate change on these waters. Two stations (one shallow, one deep) will be installed in each of the following lakes: Lake Gagnon, Little Lake Gagnon, Red Trout Lake, Li...
NEWS RELEASE - Ohiarihkó:wa /July 28, 2022 AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) workforce is made up of many hardworking, dedicated community members and neighbors, each committed to the success of Akwesasne. The teamwork of each employee has a deep and lasting impact on Akwesashró:non. Every day, our colleagues push forward and seize the opportunity to build a better tomorrow. The SRMT Employee Enrichment Awards promote and recognize the contributions of our dedicated team members f...
Clarkson University biologists are participating in a scientific research cruise on the St Lawrence River onboard the research vessel Lampsilis, the chief research vessel of the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. This 12-day research expedition will traverse the entire length of the St. Lawrence River, from its headwaters at Lake Ontario downstream past the City of Montreal to Quebec City where the river enters the Atlantic Ocean as it phases through an estuary. According to Biology Pro...
The Iroquois Museum (Howes Cave, NY) has undergone transformational changes as an institution over the past 2 years. In 2021, the Museum retired the loans on its mortgage, an annual savings of $30,000. As an independent nonprofit based in rural Schoharie County, its 42-year survival represents an achievement against exceptional odds. In July of 2022, a long-wished for upgrade to our physical facility also became a reality. While most visitors to the Museum see the public side of our facility, there is an equally important, but less visible...
POTSDAM, NY – The infant/toddler COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children ages 6 months to 4 years of age at St. Lawrence Health pediatric locations. To receive the vaccination through St. Lawrence Health, children do not have to be current patients; the vaccine is open access to all children. To schedule the vaccine for children ages 6 months to 4 years, call 315.261.5602. While supplies last, appointments are currently being made for: · Thursday, July 28 at Potsdam Pediatrics, 15 Raymond Street, Potsdam · Wednesday, August 3 at Canton P...
OTTAWA, ON – The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown−Indigenous Relations; the Honorable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario; and, the Honorable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, issued the following statement on July 29, 2022: “As Pope Francis’ visit to Edmonton, Quebec City, and Iqaluit...
By Doug George-Kanentiio Our group, the Akwesasronon Shonataten:ron, were not involved in the planning of the visit by Pope Francis. I was concerned that our concerns would be ignored or filtered through others, so I raised this issue to the organizers at the Assembly of First Nations. We did not want a repeat of the April 1 session with the Pope in Rome, Italy since we wanted direct access to the Papacy but were excluded by design. When it was announced the Pope would come to Canada to specifically address the residential school issue we...
To most people a wampum belt means a beaded belt made by Aboriginals. White traders introduced glass beads and with these the Aboriginal people did beautiful embroidery work. Before the introduction of glass beads, embroidery work was made with porcupine quills. The long hair from the bell or the chin whiskers of the moose was also used. With the introduction of the crude glass beads the far more artistic porcupine quill and moose hair embroidery became a lost skill. The true wampum bead was not made of glass. Along the Atlantic coastal waters...
5. Sahrónkha kénh ne onkwehonwehnéha? Do you speak the Mohawk language? 42. Hén, kahrónkha ne onkwehonwehnéha Yes, I am a fluent speaker 43. Í:iah tekahrónkha ne onkwehonwehnha. Ón:wak wakahronkha'onhákie. No, I am not a fluent speaker. I am just learning the language. 44. Enwá:ton kénh tentenihthá:ren? Can I talk to you? 45. Hén, enwá:ton tentenihthá:ren. Wakon'wéskwani onkwehonwehnéha takthá:ren. Yes, you can talk to me. I love speaking our language. 46. Í:iah tha'ón:ton óksa'k taetenihthá:r...
Monday, August 1, 2022, To: Local Akwesasne Business She:kon, We are the Akwesasne Youth Athletics team working with the committee CSSSPNQL EDN-Eastern Door and the North on Akwesasne hosting the female 19 under Volleyball Selection Camp Saturday, August 20th, 2022, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, at Heart to Heart and Snye Recreation. This female 19 under Volleyball Selection Camp requires the participant to be 18, 17 & 16 of this year to attend at least once to any camp, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Akwesasne is the first out of three camps this year 2022,...
WARNING: This story has disturbing details about residential and boarding schools. If you are feeling triggered, here is a resource list for trauma responses from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition in the U.S. The National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline in Canada can be reached at 1-866-925-4419. By Miles Morrisseau. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today. LAC STE. ANNE, Alberta - She is glowing as she stands near the shores of Lac Ste. Anne,...
Montreal, August 2nd, 2022. Equinoxe films in association with Sherry Media Group is proud to announce the theatrical release of National Geographic Documentary Film The Territory on August 26th in Montreal Forum Theatre. This Brazil, Denmark, United States feature documentary is produced by Darren Aronofsky, Will N. Miller, Sigrid Dyekjær, Lizzie Gillett and Gabriel Uchida. Languages of this film are Brazilian Portuguese, Tupi-Kawahiva (English subtitles). The Territory provides an immersive...
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) Cooper Marsh Conservation Area is known for hosting hundreds of bird species, yet innumerable quantities of wriggling organisms can also be found silently swimming or hiding in the waters below the boardwalks and in other ponds and channels at the Marsh. "Aquatic invertebrates, such as mayfly nymphs, scuds, midges and leeches can actually help scientists interpret the health of ecosystems such as Cooper Marsh Conservation Area," says RRCA's...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announces that registration is now open for membership to participate in the Monthly Tribal Meeting being held on Saturday, Seskéha /August 6, 2022. It will be a hybrid meeting that will permit tribal members to attend in-person at the Ionkwakiohkwaróron Tribal Administration Building or virtually using Zoom. Tribal members only need to register once to join any virtual Monthly Tribal Meeting, while individual who attend in-person do not need to register in advance. The Seskéha /August 6th Trib...
SLC Arts is looking for submissions for their upcoming themed art exhibit, Stories of The Past, which will premiere Thursday, September 8th, and will be available for viewing both on their website and in the Creative Spirit Community Arts Center at 6 Raymond St, Potsdam. Artists are invited to submit artwork that they feel fits the theme in their own creative way. The call for submissions officially opens Monday, July 18th, and closes Friday, August 26th. Submissions can be made through SLC Arts’ submittable, which can be found on their w...
Want to learn more about the City of Cornwall’s recent Riparian Restoration project? Then sign up for one of four free upcoming walking tours! The rain or shine tours will allow for community members to become acquainted with not only the riparian restoration project undertaken in May 2022, but also local biodiversity and shoreline naturalization in the Raisin River. “In the spring we planted 350 trees and shrubs in the area with Raisin Region Conservation Authority to provide cover for the River’s shoreline and to protect fish, reptiles and a...
August 2, 2022 Akwesasne Housing Authority 378 State Route 37, Suite A, Hogansburg, NY 13655 (518) 358-9020 On or about August 15, 2022 the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will authorize the Akwesasne Housing Authority (AHA) to submit a request to the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Native American Programs (ONAP) for the release of Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) Program under Title I of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, as amended, (25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.)...
