A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On September 9th, 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting proactive marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River and its various waterways throughout Akwesasne. At approximately 4:46 PM, police observed a vessel attending a private residence in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) and delivered a package to a male who entered a vehicle and then departed the area. Police quickly responded and stopped the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed one kilogram of a brick size substance...
By Kaniethonkie. Ottawa. On Thursday, Sept 30, thousands gathered on Parliament Hill creating a sea of orange for Canada's first ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. As Indigenous people started to arrive early Thursday morning, they went for something closer to their heart than a government sanctioned commemoration - they were there for "Remember Me – A National Day of Remembrance. It all started when two women said, 'we should have a ceremony on this day.' Dawn Iehstoseranón:nha and...
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By Kaniehtonkie. Quebec coroner Géhane Kamel's inquiry into Joyce Echaquan's death at a hospital north of Montreal concluded racism and prejudice contributed to her death. The Quebec report acknowledges that systemic racism exists and must "make the commitment to contribute to its elimination." Echaquan, a mother of seven, died on Sept. 28, 2020, at Centre hospitalier de Lanaudière in Saint-Charles-Borromée, Quebec. Just before her death in the hospital, she recorded a video of herself on he...
In Canada's first ever National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, community members and dignitaries gathered at ceremonies and memorials to honor, acknowledge and to begin healing from the country's darkest history. Community members far and wide wore orange t-shirts, houses were lit in orange lights, meals were shared, donations were made and hugs – however adapted to COVID – were in abundance. From Akwesasne to Brockville, to Morrisburg and Cornwall, flags were raised, prayers were rec...
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MASSENA. COVID-19 protocols led to many recent varsity football games in the North Country being either postponed or canceled. Among them was the Friday, Oct. 1 7:15 p.m. game between Massena and Ogdensburg, both of whom are thus far unbeaten this season. They will now play Oct. 30. That same night, a Potsdam-Brasher game scheduled for 6 p.m. was also postponed. Another COVID-related postponement from the weekend was Canton at Malone. In fact, only one football game in all of Section 10 slated for that weekend actually took place: Gouverneur...
9. Akwesasne. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Community Health Program reports one (1) new positive case of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community, as of October 5, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: • New Positive Cases: 1 • Current Active: 16 • Total Cases: 431 • There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the community that we need your assistance to slow/stop the spr...
9 AKWESASNE. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Health Services reported one (1) new positive COVID-19 case, which is the lowest reported in nearly two weeks. We are pleased that six (6) community members have been released from isolation; however, 23 total active cases remain in Akwesasne's southern portion. Two (2) family members and friends are hospitalized due to severe symptoms. Through contact tracing, there are 25 community members in quarantine...
Ms. King Nola Back Hopelynn Burns Mia Burwell Mason Clark Rockland Cook-Garrow Seyhcia Cook- Square Liani Heiserman Zaid Leaf Ms. Leaf Liam Arquette Vivienne Back Maverick Benedict Raelyn Buckshot Gordon Burk Maia Chubb-Diabo Hazelle Jacobs Sohrihokwen Larney Tacoma Tillman Mrs. Beck Aliyanna Bautista Kollyns Buckshot Emery Cole Kaden Cook Ariyah Harris Rayia Johnson Noviana Martin Helen Peters Madison Thompson Mrs. Bradley Melani Arquette Conley Back Kenna Back Aston Cook Symphonie Gray-Lazore Freyja Jock Jaylen Johnson Keyland Sunday Vaeda...
Paul Hetzler Precocious, blanket-toting Linus from the Peanuts comic strip awaited the Great Pumpkin each Halloween night from 1950 to 1999. If anyone else had been stood-up that many times, they’d have thrown in the blanket for sure. Perhaps Linus’ resolute faith that the mythical pumpkin would show up was because every year brings the world a greater pumpkin. In 1900 the world record was 400 pounds. By 1990 it was up to 816 lbs., but that wouldn’t even get you in the door these days – you need a 2,000-pound entry just to qualify for interna...
AKWESASNE- Joseph LaFrance, 73, of Akwesasne, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Tsiionkwanonhsote. Joseph was born on March 12, 1948 in Hogansburg, son of the late Richard and Mary (Laughing) LaFrance. Joseph is survived by his first cousins, Martha Lickers, Helen Edwards, Sandra Terrance, Anita Mitchell, Kevin Montour, Michael Montour, Peggy Montour and Anthony Montour, and several other cousins. Besides his parents Richard and Mary, Joseph was predeceased by his brother... Full story
AKWESASNE – After only three days on this earth, Kaine Skylar Cook-Lazore peacefully went back to the Spirit World while in the loving arms of his parents, Jessica Cook and Stacey Lazore on Sunday evening, October 3, 2021 at his home. Kaine was born on Thursday, September 30th at Alice Hyde Medical Center with his family knowing that his time with them would be short, but he proved to have a strong spirit, coming home with the love and care of his family and Hospice of the North Country s... Full story
The family of Winnifred “Winnie” Mitchell wish to extend a big Niawenkowa to our friends and relatives. We thank them for their support and comfort, which eased our grief at the passing of our mother. We would especially like to thank the HAVFD for honoring her as an auxiliary member, the Akwesasne Homemakers for providing the family with a meal, the Kateri Circle for requesting the Mass in her memory, Donaldson’s Funeral Home for the care and attention to detail, and the Snye Recreation Committee for the wonderful funeral meal. Also, frien...
Students, Staff and Parents would like to thank Northern Lights Trading Post, Bare Bones Farms and Debbie Ransom-Gauthier for your donation to Akwesasne Freedom School during this year’s Annual Dinner. Niawenkowa!...
October 5, 2021 – Parents/guardians, staff and students at the following schools received notification within the last 24-48 hours that at least one individual at their school has tested positive for COVID-19. Nationview Public School (South Mountain) - OPEN North Dundas District High School (Chesterville) - OPEN St. Lawrence Secondary School (Cornwall) - OPEN Tagwi Secondary School (Avonmore) - OPEN The Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) has done their assessments to determine those within the schools who may have had a high-risk exposure a...
From the Legends of the Iroquois, by Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) In olden times when a Mohawk boy had reached the age of 14 winters (years), it was customary for him to make a journey, accompanied by his father, to some sacred place back up in the mountains. There, after receiving instructions from his father, the youth would remain alone for at least four days. During these four or more days, the Mohawk boy would perform a ceremony known as the Dream Fast. This Dream Fast was very important to the Indian boy of long ago. To be successful in the...
Brandon Tarbell and Tarbell Management Group recently held a 'sweet sale' to help us raise funds for the Akwesasne Freedom School and to bring awareness for National Truth and Reconciliation. 100% of the proceeds from customers purchasing an orange donut from TMG Tim Horton's within the Bear's Den Stores in Akwesasne and at Tim Horton's in Massena went towards the Akwesasne Freedom School. The sale went from September 30th until October 6th. Over $800.00 was raised for the school. Earlier in...
WASHINGTON. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed today to remove 22 animals and a plant from the endangered species list because of extinction. They join the list of 650 U.S. species that have likely been lost to extinction. Species being proposed for delisting include the ivory-billed woodpecker, Bachman's warbler, Scioto madtom, San Marcos gambusia, eight species of Southeastern freshwater mussels, eight birds and a flower from Hawaiʻi, and a bird and bat from Guam. "The Endangered Spec...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada from Sept 26 to Oct 2, 2021. Atlantic – 4 Cases Quebec – 3 Cases Ontario – 10 Cases Manitoba – 14 Cases Saskatchewan – 11 Cases Alberta – 22 Cases British Columbia – 149 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of October 5, 2021. Canada: 1,642,420 confirmed cases in Canada. Quebec: 412,800 total cases, 5,023 active cases (with 11,397 deaths) Ontario: 589,041 total cases, 4,734...
Daily Statistics for Tuesday, October 5, 2021: New Positives: 26 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 184 Community Active: 176 DOCCS Inmate Active: 8 (Bare Hill Correctional: 6, Franklin County Jail: 2) New Deaths: 0 New Recovered: 20 Individuals in Isolation/Quarantine: 474 Cumulative Totals: Cases: 4108, Confirmed Positive: 3974, Probable: 134, Deaths: 20, Recovered: 3904 Daily Statistics for Monday, October 4, 2021: New Positives: 32 New Probable: 0 Active Cases: 178 Community Active: 169 DOCCS Inmate Active: 9 (Bare Hill Correctional: 6, Upstate...
As of Saturday, October 2 - Wednesday, October 6, 2021: Transmission Level: High New cases: 82 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 10,989 Active cases: 419 Released from isolation: 10,448 Hospitalizations: 23 Deaths: 122 Total number of tests performed to date: 402,449 % of Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 53.7 % of St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 6.94 As of Saturday, October 2 - Tuesday, October 5, 2021: Transmission Level: High New cases: 44 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 10,907 Active cases: 831 Released...
By Doug George-Kanentiio On September 30 Canada formally acknowledged the pain of the residential school era by setting aside that day as one of annual remembrance for the nation. Thousands of people gathered before the Canadian Parliament to commemorate the survivors, honor the dead and call for the repatriation of the thousands of children yet to be found on the grounds of the former schools. The Mohawks of Akwesasne were well represented by Iakaione Louise Herne, the Akwesasne Women Singers with a special ballad by Theresa Bear Fox and a...
Student of the month at Tsi Snaihne School October 2000. Students: Michelle Cook, Ranekenhawi Peters, Aiden Comins, Travis Cole, Justice Thompson, Corey Garrow, Coree Phillips, Kelsey David, Ronatines Day, Wesley Green, Laryssa Cole, Natalie Adams, Waheson Lazore & William Thomas Do you have any old photos that you'd like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust...
