A Voice from the Eastern Door
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With the warm weather’s return, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is happy to welcome back campers and beachgoers at Charlottenburgh Park in South Glengarry, a popular recreation spot for many local residents and visitors. The Park recently re-opened for camping and day-use access on May 19. One of the RRCA’s three Conservation Areas, Charlottenburgh Park is located on the north bank of the St. Lawrence River near Summerstown, just a few kilometres east of Cornwall. The Park offers a beach, nature trails, boat launch, camping sit...
June 5, 2022 – The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), which is situated on the traditional Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee territories, has a deep connection with Indigenous education. As June is National Indigenous History Month, the UCDSB will be enhancing its focus on Indigenous education this month, providing schools across the district with additional opportunities to learn about and celebrate Indigenous peoples and culture. Age-appropriate classroom teaching and resources were provided to UCDSB educators, including the Strawberry...
By Kaniehtonkie The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe issued statements regarding released Franklin County’s land claim ‘settlement’ announcements. Local, regional and national news have covered this issue. In response, the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs and the Saint Regis Tribe state clearly, that the towns and counites agreement is a welcomed step in this entire process, adding that this not the final agreements and more work needs to be accomplished. On Monday, Donna Kissane, Franklin County Manager relea...
By Kaniehtonkie The following text contains material that might be difficult to read. Saturday evening was an event for the record. Billed as The Gemini Gala, Truth, Reconciliation and Fashion, a by the Coalition for Unity, Respect, & Equality for ALL(CUREA), a racial justice and educational organization. CUREA's goal is to advance racial equity, diversity, and inclusion in Cornwall and the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry area. The evening's schedule included two panels; the first hosting Cornwa...
A warning regarding air quality has been issued, remaining in effect until midnight June 6th. Anticipated air quality levels are expected to exceed an air quality index score of 100 for particulate matter, a result of the smoke generated by forest fires in Alberta, QC. There’s also a slight chance that this wildfire smoke at ground level could negatively impact the health of vulnerable groups today and into the night. The occurrence of wildfires is typically frequent in the western territories of Canada, but this year, the eastern territory o...
By Jaclyn Hall. On Saturday, June 3rd, the annual great river cleanup took place throughout Akwesasne. The event was organized by multiple organizations; the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Environment Program, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Environment Division, the River Institute, the Great River Network, Oceanwise, Parks of the St. Lawrence and Upper St. Lawrence Riverkeeper. This year's river cleanup evolved into not only cleaning the waterways, but the roadside as well. With the help of nume...
By Isaac White The Kanienkehaka Kainerehkowa Kanonsesneh, more commonly recognized as the Great Law Longhouse of Akwesasne and beyond, recently hosted a press conference to articulate their stance on the nearly four-decade-long land claim against New York State. The conference featured perspectives from a range of individuals, encompassing both men and women. Appointed representatives from Kanonsesneh, Loran Thompson and Francis Boots, engaged in a conversation with Indian Time inside the Longhouse, shedding light on Kanonsesne’s position c...
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) reminds the public that the Gray’s Creek Conservation Area trails are closed until further notice due to tree management and trail system modifications. The Conservation Area is located in South Glengarry, just minutes east of the City of Cornwall. The trails were closed in April for hazard and dead/dying tree management. Tree management is essential for public safety and forest health. Visitors are asked to respect all barricades and signage and must refrain from walking on the trails and bike p...
KAHNAWA:KE – The Sports and Recreation Unit of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is elated to announce that financial support has been provided for all Kahnawà:ke athletes participating in the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), which are being hosted in the traditional territory of the Mi’kmaq People in Halifax, Nova Scotia. A financial contribution of $113,000, through the Child and Family Services fund of Kahnawà:ke Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services (KSCS), has made it possible for the athletes of the Team Kahnawà:ke contingen...
By Andy Gardner. Saturday, June 2, girls lacrosse regional final, Skaneateles 15 Salmon River 2 – Salmon River embarked on yet another impressive journey to the state playoffs, but their dreams of a state title were dashed in the regional final against Skaneateles, the Section 3 Class D champion, on a breezy day at SUNY Potsdam. Skaneateles wasted no time in asserting their dominance, scoring the first goal just over three minutes into the game and maintaining control until the final whistle, securing a victory that propelled the Lakers into t...
OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY – Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, released the 2022-23 Federal Pathway Annual Progress Report. The report summarizes actions taken by nearly 20 federal departments and agencies to address and support the safety and wellbeing of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGTBQI+ people, as well as their families and communities impacted by violence. The report also highlights the Government of Canada’s efforts to advance the priorities outlined in the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women...
Sat. June 10, 2023, 8 am - 7 pm Kana:takon School, Kana:takon, Quebec, Canada, H0M 1A0 Twelve Indigenous/2 nonnatives on a team entry Per team $500.00 Canadian + $4,500.00 in monetary give away + On floor: Male maximum 3, Female minimum 3 Hosted by AYA & Akwesasne Soaring Eagles, proceeds will benefit the ASEVC banquet on June 30th. Enter your 6x6 Coed Team Volleyball Today Call to enter today, Kahnastatsi 613-575-1594, FB Nancy Jacobs & [email protected] ‘Great Athletes must be ready not only to take Opportunities but also to make o...
The Not for Profit Kawehnoke Power Generation is seeking 2 additional Board Members. Any interested person can put their name forward to [email protected] For more information see on Akwesasne Facebook discussions of Akwesasne making their own power from the river....
AMS school on Kawehnoke on Tuesday & Kana:takon school on Thursday Dates & Times: AMS:June 6, 13 & 20 / Kana:takon: Thursday, June 8 & 15 / Participants: Ages: 5-8, Spike Babes 6:00 - 6:45 Ages: 9-13, Spike Smash 7:00 - 7:45 Ages: 14-19 Competitive 8:00 - 9:00 Costs: $10.00 Per participant 7 Sessions at AMS & Kana:takon Coaches Training May 12-14 at Kana:takon School (13-over) Registration: Bailey Thomas [email protected] 1-315-600-6400 Gym Monitor: Amber Lee AMS & Sako Swamp Kana:takon Instructors: Marcus, Waylon, Aronhiaies, Nathan,...
Hosted by Akwesasne Soaring Eagles Club AMS school on Kawehnoke on Wednesday Dates & Times: June 7, 14 & 21 / Participants: Ages: 5-8, Spike Babes 6:00 - 6:45 Ages: 9-13, Spike Smash 7:00 - 7:45 Ages: 14-19 Competitive 8:00 - 9:00 Costs: $10.00 Per participant 7 Sessions at AMS Registration: Bailey Thomas at [email protected] 1-315-600-6400 Gym Monitor: Amber Lee Johnson Instructors: Ava Adams, Kevlyn Papineau, Kaia Papineau Sponsored by Indigenous Sport & Wellness of Ontario - Women & Girls only ‘Great Athletes must be ready not only t...
8 Sq. feet cottage with three bedrooms. Includes: 1 Full bathroom with shower Attached 24’ x 16’ covered deck 8’ x 16’ shed 40’ pile driven dock 12’ x 24’ deck by the water Dock rite boat lift Dock rite pontoon lift Electricity Running water throughout cottage Hot water throughout cottage Newer John deere lawn tractor Newer propane BBQ Comes fully furnished including multiple patio furniture sets Pool slide and retractable ladder on dock Trampoline and other kids toys Good size lot for 2 minute walk from the beach Electric heater and po...
Akwesasne ~ Akwesasne Career & Employment Support Services (ACESS) has contracted with Venture Associates, a local business and community development company, to conduct the updated 2023 version of the Akwesasne Labour Market Information Study (ALMIS). The primary purpose of the study is to gather accurate labour market information directly from individual community members and employers to support ACESS and other organizations in development of relevant programs and services. The overall goal is to consistently support our community’s e...
The Akwesasne Community Fund Review Team, on behalf of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), is pleased to announce that applications to receive funding from the Akwesasne Community Fund are now available. Council has set aside a portion of the revenue received from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation to support various initiatives that might not otherwise receive government funding. The funding that’s been set aside is referred to as the Akwesasne Community Fund. A total of $150,000 is available for distribution in the 2023-24 f...
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Albany, New York, June 1, 2023– Fraud costs Medicare an estimated $60 billion per year. It costs Medicare beneficiaries in time, stress, their medical identities, and even their health. It costs families, friends, and caregivers in worry and lost work when helping their loved ones recover from falling victim to Medicare fraud. “Medicare fraud has a devastating impact on both beneficiaries and the Medicare program,” said Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of the New York StateWide Senior Action Council (StateWide), administrator of New York...
OTTAWA – The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations; the Honorable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; the Honorable Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for PrairiesCan and CanNor; and the Honorable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, issued the following statement today: “June is National Indigenous History Month, which is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the resilience, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. “Indig...
June is widely known as Pride Month and schools within the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) will take part in activities throughout the month to celebrate and show support of our two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQIA) students, staff members, and their families. "Pride month is another opportunity to have discussions around what it means to be inclusive and accepting within our schools. Our goal is to have every student be...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Email address: [email protected] Please note: Anyone wishing to attend the congregate meal must call the Office for the Aging by 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club dues for 2023 You can mail your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: June 1st-Lois Terrance & Glen Hill June 2nd-Shawna Cook June 3rd-Patricia Edwards & Joyce King June 6th-Dale Cookie Cole, Candace Jackson & Glen Lazore June...
The Social Development Council of Cornwall (SDC) and Area’s Board of Directors invites you to their 2022-2023 Annual General Meeting and reveal of their new Strategic Plan. The meeting will be held on June 15, 2023, form 10:00am to 11:00 am at the Cornwall Public Library or virtually on Zoom. Please register at: https://forms.gle/Lq2TTDCQsQaLjuo8A...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY JUNE 8, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Sarah Mitchell from the funeral collection FRIDAY JUNE 9, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Marion Lazore from the funeral collection SATURDAY JUNE 10, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Mike Thomas 5-Year Memorial Anniversary by the St. Regis Mission family SUNDAY JUNE 11, 2023 10:00 AM CORPUS CHRISTI Offered for: Julia Roundpoint from the funeral collection WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2023 6:00 PM Offered for:...
