A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Sorted by date Results 1 - 25 of 80
The self-described Indigenous organization that distributed fake Indian Status cards is now facing three sex-related charges involving a minor, according to court records. Guillaume Carle, 59, has been charged by Gatineau, Quebec police with allegedly inviting or inciting a minor under 14 to touch a third party for a sexual purpose. He is also charged with allegedly touching a part of the body of a minor under 14 for a sexual purpose and for being a party to a sexual assault. The charges have not been proven in court and his next court...
By Andy Gardner Demonstrators around the area joined millions around the world during the week of Sept. 20 to 27 and went on a "Global Climate Strike." The events are being held during that week to urge leaders worldwide to take action on the threat posed by mankind's contribution to climate change and other serious environmental issues. The event was started by Greta Thunberg, a Swedish teenager who is now 16 years old. Thunberg started her environmental activism in her home county with the...
Here are additional pictures....
On September 16, 2019, at approximately 8:20am the Akwesasne Mohawk Police received information of a possible impaired driver in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The vehicle was reported to be driving on the roadway without a front passenger side tire and driving on the rim. Police located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle proceeded into the southern portion of Akwesasne. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police later reported the suspect vehicle returned to Tsi Snaihne after a brief pursuit in the southern portion...
By Andy Gardner The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program participated in a national domestic violence awareness initiative, "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes," with a local event in Generations Park on Saturday, Sept. 21. AFWP Outreach Worker Maddi Peters-Durant said the event is "to show support for women and children affected by domestic violence." A centerpiece of the event is where men don a pair of women's shoes with a heel of about three inches, and walk while wearing a shirt that says "I am man...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. The Board of Education may restrict the number of cords given out at future graduation ceremonies. During the policy committee report at the Thursday, Sept. 19 board meeting, Vice Chair Paul Haggett said they want to tighten up the graduation dress code. The changes would not impact Native American students who choose to graduate dressed in traditional regalia or wear the Haudenosaunee sash. He said the committee discussion questioned organizations like Link Crew and Drama Club giving out graduation cords. “Trustee (...
FORT COVINGTON – Audrey C. McElwain, 87, of State Route 37, passed away Saturday afternoon, September 21, 2019 at the Massena Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Audrey was born August 5, 1932 at home in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Joseph and Sarah (Terrance) Jock and attended schools in Bombay. On March 31, 1951 she married Kenneth A. McElwain at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. PJ Bourget officiating. Audrey worked in the cafeteria at St. Regis Mohawk School retiring as the c... Full story
Hi, my name is Edward, I am the new FedEx driver for the Akwesasne village. It seems that there is a very big problem with people not getting their packages delivered through the FedEx service. I am proud to say I have the Hogansburg Route now and it is very difficult to find many great people and there is a major critical reason. We at FedEx would proudly and assure delivery to everyone in the USA and we only need one very important thing, we are not robots, nor are we not on your side, we ask only you display your address in a number on your...
Submitted by Darlene Adams, Counselor/Home School Coordinator On Thursday, September 19th, the St. Regis Mohawk School held their annual Open House. All teachers were on hand to meet and greet parents. Students received free books from the Instructional Support Team, Mrs. Huiatt and Mrs. Griffin. We had a great turnout from parents/guardians and students with almost 300 spaghetti dinners served. Thanks to Mr. Brown for teaching parents how to navigate through SchoolTool. Thanks to Officer White...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. The school district is looking at a $49,690,000 capital project that a representative of their architectural firm says will not have any impact on taxes because of state aid. “We are at a zero-tax impact to the community,” Steve Thaser from the IBI Group told the Board of Education at their Thursday, Sept. 19 meeting. Superintendent Pat Brady said their list of proposals is what they are hoping the public will approve in a December referendum. “We’re down to presenting the ... scope we would really like to go out to...
Amidst chants of "system change, not climate change!" and "no more coal!", hundreds of Cornell students and faculty members marched to the Commons on Friday. The march, one of over 4,000 protests occurring this week for the Global Climate Strike, called for divestment from fossil fuels and a federal Green New Deal, among other reforms. The protest on Ho Plaza began with Colin Benedict, a member of the Mohawk nation from the Akwesasne territory, who recited the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Massena Memorial Hospital has received approval from the state to close its four-bed Critical Care Unit (CCU), but no one will be laid off as a result. The hospital will eliminate 13 positions, but no one will be out of work, MMH said in a news release. Other positions within MMH are available for nine of those affected staff members. For the other four staffers (three full-time, one part-time), positions are available at other St. Lawrence Health System facilities, MMH said. SLHS manages and operates Canton-Potsdam...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA. Massena Memorial Hospital lost $1,669,991 in August, the bulk of that being due to one-time expenses, the chief financial officer said. He said those included a $466,000 state retirement payment, $130,000 in physician bonuses, and a $150,000 contract for the emergency department and a $400,000 anesthesia contract. MMH CFO Pat Facteau said going forward they are going to start planning in advance, so they don’t get surprised again. “What we’re going to do into the future is we will take, on a monthly basis, we will...
1. Tehontathniá:sas - They hug 2. Kana'kwíhare ne katsi'nonwí:io - The grouchy ladybug 3. Ensaiéshon'te - You will smile 4. Tenhsahsároke - You will clap 5. Tenhsani'tsionhkwahkwánion tsi nisatshennón:ni - You will jump for joy 6. Enhsattakwaríhsi tsi ténsta'ne - You will stand up tall 7. Tánon enhsathonwihá:ren - And you will swing 8. Enhsatstó:ron - You will strut 9. É:neken ienhsarahséntho ne seratá:ke - You will kick up your heels 10. Tenhsatenekwenhtarón:ten - You will blush 11. Tánon ensai...
By Andy Gardner Twin Leaf held the capstone event of their 2019 car show season on Saturday, Sept. 21. About 100 classic, antique and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles were shown off in the Twin Leaf parking lot that afternoon. The cars ranged from 1930s rumblers converted into hot rods, to classic American muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s, to sports cars and high-powered vehicles from the last decade, and just about everything in between. Parking became congested because of the number of...
By Doug George-Kanentiio The Laws of Burgos were enacted by Spain on December 27/1512 in response to the massive slaughter of hundreds of thousands of Native people in the Caribbean by the Spanish invaders. The murders were so blatant as to compel the king to investigate and come up with a series of laws meant to curtail the killings. It led directly to the creation of the encomienda system in which Spanish “lords” were given Natives to control subject to the following rules. In effect, the encomienda established the federal “trust” and Ind...
By Mahlon Smoke St. Lawrence Center Mall. With fall fast approaching, the representatives at the St. Lawrence Center Mall held a two-day Fall Expo for everyone to enjoy. The last few years the St. Lawrence Mall has been working to re-invent itself with fun family activities with the sports complex, bumper cars, and glow-in-the-dark golf. The 2019 Fall Expo brought various amount of activities to do. Outside was a small petting zoo and a pony rides for the younger children. Another event caught...
By Andy Gardner Superintendents at Massena and Salmon River Central schools say use of vape products among students is a concern and they are doing what they can to discourage it. “Over the last two years we have seen a significant increase in the use of vaping among our students,” Massena Superintendent Pat Brady said. “We’ve seen vaping Juuls and other vaping equipment being used by our students, for both nicotine as well as THC.” “In our school district, vaping is not permitted. We want our children to be safe and healthy at all times,” Sal...
Sunday, September 29, 2019 2:00-4:00 Music & Stories provided by: Bill Smith and Don Woodcock Free event All are welcome Space is limited...
The Oneida Nation Powwow and Smoke Dancers performed at halftime between the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos on Sunday, September 22, 2019. The Oneida Nation Veterans led the National Anthem in their opening ceremony. The Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin had signed a multiyear extension of the tribe's sponsorship of the Green Bay Packers. The partnership is the first of its kind between the team and a casino, which follows changes in NFL guidelines that allow more robust partnerships...
Snye Bums, 1968 or '69. Back row L-R: Paul King Jr., Clyde Cree, Richard Phillips, Morris Adams, Raymond Sunday & Joe Phillips. Third row L-R: Dick Peters, Eddie Gray, Mike Sunday, John (9) Adams, & Timmy Sunday. Second row L-R: Dave Sunday, Mitchell Sunday, Wesley "Fuzzy" Benedict, Andrew "Peanuts" Phillips, Matthew Benedict & Billy Sunday. Front row L-R: Jimmy Sunday, Pat Phillips, Morris Cook, Louie Lazore & Louie Gray. Thank you to Richard Phillips for the great photo. Do you have any old...
The MCA Community Health Program would like to invite Akwesasronon to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Show off your design skills and participate in a worthy cause to raise breast cancer awareness. Submit your decorated bra or t-shirt to the Community Health Office by Tuesday, October 8. Bra and t-shirt designs will be on display for voting in the Kanonhkwatsheriio entrance. Winners will be announced mid-October. Criteria: Be creative, Remember pink, Add a catchy slogan on bra Prizes: 1st - $150 shop local basket 2nd - $50 gift card to...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On Sept. 13, Christina Jacobs, 69, of Hogansburg was charged with operating a motor vehicle causing an accident. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Sept. 30. On Sept. 14, Vincent W. O’Brien, 52, of Massena was charged with inadequate headlight. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 7. On Sept. 14, Gregory P. Baxter, 36, of Massena was charged with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a misdemeanor. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Oct. 8. On Sept. 16, R...
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent of Student Services, the Inclusion Supervisor is a professional who assumes lead responsibilities for the direction, coordination and supervision of the Special Education staff and process in the assigned buildings from screening through identification, IEP development and placement to ensure: (1) appropriate identification and placement of students with disabilities and (2) compliance with Board requirements for implementation. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: • MS E...
Announcer/Production Assistant – Deadline October 4, 2019 Part-Time Housekeeper – Deadline October 4, 2019 Part-Time Bookkeeper/Payroll – Deadline September 30, 2019 Full-Time Station Manager – Deadline September 30, 2019 Full-Time and/or Part-Time Sales Representative – Deadline October 4, 2019 Please stop by the CKON Studios on Hilltop Drive in St. Regis (Kanatakon) Akwesasne for a complete Job Description and to fill out an application. Submit your application, cover letter, resume, references, certificates and diplomas to the attention...
