A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE – Alexander J. Tehoroniateh Garrow, Jr., 81, Eel Clan, Kanienkehaka Kaianerehkowa Raokiohkwa, Akwesasne, known to many as "Tota Lug", unexpectedly went back to the Spirit World on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Alex was born in Syracuse on January 10, 1943, the son of the late Alexander J. and Agnes (Herne) Garrow. He attended school in Syracuse and on March 3, 1967, he married Minnie Tebo. Alex was an ironworker starting with Local 711 in Montreal, transferring to Local 60 in S... Full story
AKWESASNE – Pamela A. (Pierce) Reese, 59, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Alice Hyde Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Pam was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts on October 19, 1964, the daughter of the late Carl and Lorraine (Gardner) Pierce. She was a graduate of Cicero – North Syracuse Central School and later achieved a degree from Empire College. Pam is survived by her sister, Nanette (Pierce) Pelaez of Syracuse; her brothers, Carl "Sonny" Pierce, Jr. of Syracuse, Warren D. Pie... Full story
Back row L-R: Les Benedict, John Ransom & Cecelia Cook. Front row L-R: Jann Day, Harry Benedict, Viola Rourke and Loveday McDonald. August 2000. 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 in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
Wesakaychak and the Geese One day as Wesakaychak was sitting by a lake watching some geese frolicking in the sun, he thought to himself, “My, they move with such grace and speed. Why should they alone enjoy the power of flight? I am sure man is also worthy of this gift.” He decided to speak to the geese and discuss it with them. He walked to the lakeside and called to them, but they knew Wesakaychak. He was always up to something and so they did not trust him. After a great deal of persuasive talk on the part of Wesakaychak, the head gander cam...
Mike Jackson, our father, brother, uncle, grandpa, friend, and cousin, has left us with cherished memories. As we grew up, we made many unforgettable memories together. We will always keep him in our hearts. We want to thank so many people who came forward to comfort us during this difficult time. He also touched the lives of so many others during his lifetime. Many thanks and appreciation goes out to Claxton-Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg. As well as Donaldson’s Funeral Home, Akwesasne Rescue Squad, Mohawk Singers, and the Homemakers F...
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: Oct. 17th-Inez Cook Oct. 18th-Loretta Bero Oct. 19th-Shirley Jacobs & Mark E. Jacobs Oct. 22nd-Sharon Loran Oct. 23rd-Vicki Beeson Oct. 24th-Virginia Plante... Full story
NEW TOWN, ND – Over the past few weeks the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation’s emergency services have been working in collaboration with an array of partners to contain the Bear Den fire near Mandaree. As of Tuesday morning, the fire was 85% contained, after burning over 12,000 acres on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. MHA Nation’s Emergency Operation Center—the first of its kind in Indian Country—has been working alongside federal agencies, North Dakota National Guard, the state highway patrol, Governor Burgum’s Office and others to p...
POTSDAM – The brand new 108,000-square-foot Regional Care Pavilion at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, including the main entrance, officially opened to the public this morning, Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The new main entrance is designed for easy car-to-door access upon arrival at the Hospital from Grove Street. The covered main entrance protects patients and visitors from the ever-changing weather in the St. Lawrence Region and, in turn, offers a more comfortable and welcoming initial patient e...
POTSDAM – Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence team is pleased to announce the career advancement of team member Niki Perkins from Registered Nurse (RN) to a Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC). Perkins is working as a Surgical Services FNP-BC at Canton-Potsdam Hospital (CPH) at 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Utica University, and previously earned her nursing degree at SUNY Canton, both in New York. She is a life-time member of t...
MALLORYTOWN LANDING – The Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced his support of the Indigenous Stewardship Policy—prior to participating in a Ceremony at Thousand Islands National Park to honor and enact the policy with members of the Mohawks of Akwesasne and members of the Parks Canada Indigenous Stewardship Circle. This policy, which recognizes and supports Indigenous stewardship in all places Parks Canada plays a role in administering, will strengthen the...
Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old youth of St. Regis, Quebec, was arrested on Oct. 10, 2024, and charged with assault. It is alleged on Sept. 26, 2024, the youth assaulted another individual known to her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Oct. 10, 2024, the youth attended police headquarters to address the matters. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act....
by Melinda Myers You've probably read you should remove and dispose of insect pest-infected and diseased plant material to reduce these problems in next season's garden. This is not as easy as it seems. Most compost piles do not heat up and maintain hot enough temperatures to kill weeds, weed seeds, disease organisms, and insect pests. In many locations burning is not allowed and it negatively impacts air quality. So, what's a gardener to do? Start by calling your local municipality and asking...
Hey Everyone! Our 56 Auto Drive-in Trunk or Treat Event is happening on Friday, Oct. 25 & Saturday Oct. 26! Still lots of spaces available to set up a Trunk display, we are asking you to pre-register if possible by Wed. 10/25, this gives you a one time use All in the Car Pass for our 2025 Season! Just DM us on Facebook, or at [email protected]. *Regular 56 Auto admission prices apply to all attending this event* All prizes for our Best Trunk displays will be for both nights, you are not required to attend both nights!...
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Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in the Estate of Norman Tarbell. All creditors must represent their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by November 10, 2024. Any creditors shall contact the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at 518-358-6300....
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....
CORNWALL – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is asking everyone coming to the hospital, whether for care, an appointment, or to visit a loved one, to please wear a mask in all care and appointment areas, waiting rooms, and at the bedside when visiting. If you are feeling sick, please consider staying home unless you are coming for treatment or emergency care. If you do come to the hospital, remember to wear a mask to help protect our patients. Free medical grade masks are available at all CCH entrances and throughout departments. We also e...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the MCA Environment Program are notifying the community of a possible wildcat sighting that was reported on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 in the area of the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The exact species of the wildcat is unknown. Bobcats are common in our region and pose little threat. Cougars are considerably larger, and while they are extremely shy, making them a rare sighting, they are occasionally reported in southern Ontario. Due to their size, they pose more risk to pets or liv...
