A Voice from the Eastern Door
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For Immediate Release: Seskéhko:wa/September 19, 2024 The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Executive Director has accepted the results of the 2024 MCA General Election held on September 14, 2024. No appeals were received by today's deadline and the results are now official. The swearing-in ceremony for the 2024-2027 Council will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Tsi Snaihne Recreation. The public is invited to attend. Congratulations to the successful candidates an...
MASSENA- Trinity A. Kerberg-Cole, 14, sadly passed away at home under the care of Hospice, on Saturday, September 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Trinity was born on January 24, 2010 in Massena, daughter of Steven Kerberg and Rachel Cole. She attended Salmon River Central Schools. She loved the outdoors, going for peaceful walks, and enjoyed boating, jetskiing and tubing on the water. She liked listening to music, especially gangsta rap. Trinity is survived by her parents Steven and... Full story
VOYEURISM, INDECENT ACT, INDECENT EXPOSURE Cornwall, ON – Johnny Sawatis, 38, of Cornwall, was arrested on Sept. 18, 2024, and charged with the following: Two counts of voyeurism Indecent act Indecent exposure to a person under 16 years of age On Sept. 17, 2024, the man is alleged to have committed voyeurism and an indecent act with a person under the age of 16. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Sept, 18, 2024, the man was located by police. He was taken into custody, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing. R...
Continued from last week. The Very Angry Ghost Young men never know how to behave themselves. They should learn good manners from their elders, but they seldom do. One day, long ago an old warrior who had counted many coups in his days took three young braves with him on a raid to steal horses from the Pawnees, ancient enemies of the Sioux. “Stealing Horses” – this is what the white man called it. But it was really a sport practiced by all the Plains tribes. To creep into an enemy village quietly, unseen, and to make off with their herd right...
Notice is hereby given that Raymond Wayne Purlee is requesting the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts to grant him the right to assume the name of Raymond Wayne Bero. Individuals that wish to object to the name change, must submit a written objection to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 882 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655 by October 8, 2024....
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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Sept. 27th-Elizabeth Perkins Sept. 29th-Nancy Christie, Janice Duso, Debbie Ransom-Gauthier & Barbara Lazore Sept. 30th-Claudine White Activities: Fri.... Full story
Canton, NY - Get ready for a vibrant weekend filled with art, history, and family fun from Oct. 4-6! Fall Family Weekend promises an array of engaging activities for all ages, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of our community. Friday, October 4: A Day of Crafting and Celebration Kick off the weekend at the Canton Farmer’s Market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Crafts & Cider Pressing hosted by the St. Lawrence County Center for History and Culture. Experience the charm of seasonal crafts and a live cider pressing demonstration using a t...
1. Iakhihshtha'okòn:'a nia'té:kon ronterihwahtenkià:thahkwe Our grandparent did a lot of activities 2. Rotihehtowanén:ne They had big gardens 3. Ká:ne enkanenna:ke'ne enthontáhsawen enhatitenhnthó:ko ne rotiienthóhseron As soon as it turns fall they harvest their crops 4. Thatihnenna'tóhkwate They pick potatoes 5. Ókia'ke óksak kaiá:rakon enhonnéta'a tsi enhonthnenna'tateweièn:ton They store potatoes 6. Ókia'ke ohontsió:kon enhati'nerohkón:ni Some make a box 7. Enhon'kenhráta'a...
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Carey Terrance, Sr., age 43, of Hogansburg, New York, was sentenced yesterday to time served and to pay a $350,000 fine in connection with a scheme to smuggle cut rag tobacco into Canada from the United States. Cut rag tobacco is tobacco cut into fine strips and used to make smoking tobacco. United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Matthew Scarpino, Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI); and Thomas Fattorusso, Executive Special Agent in Charge of the Internal Revenue S...
HOGANSBURG- Michael L. "Gramps" Jackson, 72, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Claxton Hepburn Medical Center, with his family by his side. Michael was born on May 24, 1952, in Malone, son of the late John L. and Anna (LaFrance) Jackson. He was a Salmon River Central School graduate, and on January 22, 1977, he married Mary Ellen Mangan at the Jackson family home in Hogansburg. Mary Ellen predeceased him in 2019. Mike was a pipe fitter, working at the Carousel... Full story
In a joint effort to support older workers across New York State, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) today announced the launch of a new resource page designed to help older adults overcome barriers to employment. Developed in alignment with the U.S. Department of Labor’s National Employ Older Workers Week and Governor Kathy Hochul’s State Master Plan for Aging, this online tool offers critical guidance and resources for older workers looking to remain in or reenter the wor...
by Melinda Myers Put fall leaves to work in your landscape. This valuable resource makes a great mulch in planting beds, adds organic matter and nutrients to the soil, provides habitat for many beneficial insects, and is insulation for ground-dwelling queen bumblebees, toads, and more. Leave any disease-free leaves in garden beds but pull them away from the trunks of trees and stems of shrubs. Mulch piles against trunks or stems create a moist environment that is more subject to rot and...
Wedding party - Maid of honor Nora Jacobs, Best man Charles Saro Lazore, Charlotte Swamp Mitchell and Nancy Conners Lazore, Alex Mitchell and Richard Lazore. Submitted by Kim Lazore...
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Indian Time is looking for a part time 25 hrs. Office Manager to manage the daily operations of the local newspaper. Job roles will include the following: The Office Manager maintains the daily operations of non-profit newspaper through processing invoices, expenses and payroll using QuickBooks. Maintaining record keeping and retention of documents according to GAAP practices. Record keeping for grants and contracts of the organization, while researching new opportunities that align with the organizations future goals. Maintaining employee...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Addictions Services is announcing a new support group that will be launching: the Parents of Addicted Loved Ones (PAL) Support Group. The support group will be meeting every Wednesday from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. starting September 25, 2024. The locations of each week’s meeting will rotate between the three MCA Districts. PAL is a support group for parents, grandparents, and spouses of anyone with a substance use disorder over the age of 18. At this support group, participants can find hope and support through edu...
Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in libraries, bookstores, and schools. Typically (but not always) held during the last week of September, the annual event highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community — librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas. The next Banned Books Week will be held September 22-28, 202...
POTSDAM, NY (09/23/2024) Renowned television producer Chuck Lorre is used to wowing audiences, and his visit to his alma mater today was no exception. During a public talk with hundreds of campus and community members in attendance, Lorre pulled out a surprise $1 million check and presented it to SUNY Potsdam President Dr. Suzanne R. Smith -- bringing applause, smiles and tears The emotional moment followed an introspective and insightful discussion led by President Smith, in which Lorre...
TORONTO – Futurpreneur, Canada's leading national non-profit organization supporting diverse young entrepreneurs, is excited to announce the launch of My Canadian Startup, a newcomer entrepreneur initiative presented by TD through its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment. Futurpreneur launches My Canadian Startup, a newcomer entrepreneur initiative presented by the TD Bank Group (CNW Group/Futurpreneur) This initiative seeks to empower aspiring newcomer entrepreneurs with knowledge, tools and resources to reach their small b...
Generations Park is getting a major upgrade! Drone footage reveals the incredible progress on the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's new amphitheater and park expansion, which is now approaching completion. The structure is fully built, and the park has come to life with fresh grass laid out, creating a vibrant space for the community. The expansion of Generations Park promises exciting new outdoor amenities, including two sand volleyball courts, two basketball courts, and restroom facilities. The...
It was the 'girls' day to skate on Saturday, September 21 at the Akwesasne Skate Park located on the grounds of the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena– a most excellent skating park that fits every level of skater. Beginners to pro athletes joined in the fun on a day of near perfect weather to alley-oop, bank, blunt, boardslide and sometimes to 'bail,' to jump or step off the board safely. Skate Instructors were there to teach girls young and old to gain confidence in pushing on a skateboard, how to turn, h...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is proud to celebrate the incredible team representing the Haudenosaunee Confederacy at the inaugural World Lacrosse Box Women Championship in Utica, NY! From September 20-29, ten nations will be competing to bring home the gold medal in women's box lacrosse. We are especially proud to cheer on our talented Akwesasronon athletes: #15 - Trysten Burns #19 - Jillian Benedict #21 - Kyra Thompson #31 - Jadie Burns #55 - Kharlene Garrow #81 - Tallis Tarbell Your...
Day 1, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024: Noon-2 PM: the visitors from the other Nation will arrive at the Longhouse. The Turtle Clan will greet the visitors with beef barley soup and sandwiches and drinks (water, coffee, tea). At 2 pm, everyone is told to enter the Longhouse. The host people (Kanieńkehá:ka) sit on the Bear side of the house and visitors sit on the Wolf and Turtle side of the house. Each Longhouse give their greetings and hands in their invitation wampum to the host. A welcoming with a handshaking ceremony will take place, then procedures a...
Stamp series guided by Survivors Circle of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation The third year of Canada Post's annual Truth and Reconciliation Stamp series focuses on artwork by Survivors of residential schools. The stamp images shed light on the history and legacy of Canada's residential school system, with artwork expressing personal experience, resilience, Indigenous culture, and hope for a better future for all children. To create the stamps, Canada Post again partnered with the...
On September 18th, 2024, four ATV's ridden by four individuals were reported and observed to be riding the ATV's in the area of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, State Route 37, Speedway Convenience, and Cook Rd. The operators of the ATV's were lighting fireworks and throwing them into the roadway where they exploded as vehicles drove past. The ATV's then fled the locations as law enforcement arrived. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police are investigating and working to identify the operators of the...
