A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Team EDN Informational Meeting on the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship. Sunday, October 21st 6:30 - 7:30 Turtle Room, A’nowara’ko:wa Arena For age 13-17, male & female players, parents, volunteers, coaches & managers Topics: • Tryouts dates & location • 2019 Venue, Whitehorse, Yukon • Fundraising ideas • Akwesasne Bid to host 2020 Everyone welcome, we welcome peewee players too....
TAUNY, Traditional Arts in Upstate New York, invites the community to the TAUNY Folklife Fair: Celebrating 25 Years of North Country Heritage Awards on Sunday, October 28 from 12:00-5:00 pm, with a closing concert by the Fraser Family Friends at 4:15pm, at The TAUNY Center in Canton. Over 25 years, TAUNY has recognized 129 individuals, groups, places, and events representing the vibrant array of traditions that make the North Country so special. The Folklife Fair, held this year in place of...
This past September, Chief Wahoo did not make the trip across the border to Toronto for the Indians’ four-game series with the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. Acknowledging increased sensitivity to the Chief Wahoo image in Canada and the United States, the Indians, who have already announced their plans to remove the logo from their uniforms completely beginning in 2019, opted not to feature it during this series. They exclusively wore their “Block C” caps, and the Wahoo logo has been removed from its usual placement on the left sleeves of their...
SUNY Potsdam Geology Professor Emeritus Dr. Frank Revetta, Hon. ‘05, will offer free educational series again this fall -- including his popular planetarium shows. Planetarium shows are held every Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m., in the Dr. Frank A. Revetta Planetarium, located in the basement of Stowell Hall. Each show lasts about 45 minutes, and guests of all ages are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, because once the show begins, the door is locked. Please note that no food or drink are allowed in the planetarium and, as d...
When: Thursday Mornings and first Saturday of the month. Time: 10 - 11 am Where: Nicandri Nature Center Learn about nature through song, play, outdoor time, hands on activities and crafts in this weekly session for preschoolers ages 3-5. For more information call 315-705-5022 or email [email protected]. The Nicandri Nature Center is funded by the New York Power Authority....
By Derrick Lafrance The school celebrated the changing of the season last week with fun and treats. The annual Fall Festival was held and there was much going on in the elementary gym and outside on the sidewalk in front of the school. The Reardon Dairy Farm paid a visit and brought some of their livestock for the students to pet and to learn from. The Westville Fire Department took part in showing the students their trucks and equipment. They had a little display set up where the younger...
Kana:takon from the Sky...
Stone Valley in South Colton is an excellent place to go leaf peeping this fall. Photos by Randy Jock-Reidy....
Quebec MP Marc Miller visited the Akwesasne Freedom School on Monday, October 15. Miller was elected to represent the riding of Ville-Marie-Le Sud-Ouest-Île-des-Sœurs in the House of Commons of Canada in 2015. On August 31, 2018, he was appointed to be the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations. It was Miller who made a non-publicized trip to meet one of his heroes – Levi Oakes in person last summer and the same Miller who delivered a statement in Kan...
Honeybee Health & Human Foodstuffs for the 21st Century Wednesday, October 24 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. “Suggested” donation $10 general public, with no one turned away. 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Bees & Beekeeping Discussion Group Informal Q&A, free. E.J. Noble Medical Center, 2nd floor, Canton, NY RSVP appreciated but not necessary, (315) 347-4223, [email protected] www.LocalLivingVenture.org/full-events-schedule Beer Brewing 101: Let’s Get Started Workshop Saturday, October 27 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Donation of $22 general public, $40 coupl...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, helped introduce the Native Voting Rights Act to increase voter protections and address barriers to voting in Indian Country. Due to the rural locations of many tribes, higher poverty rates on many reservations, and transportation barriers, American Indian voters face unique challenges in casting their ballots. According to the National Congress of American Indians, turnout among American Indian and Alaska Native voters in the 2012 election was a...
When: October 27, 2018 Time: 6pm – 8pm Where: Nicandri Nature Center Join us for our annual Halloween Woodswalk. Participants will venture into the woods as a group, along with their naturalist guide, to interact with the woodland creatures they find along the way. Each walk lasts about 30 minutes and groups will head out at 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm and 7:30pm. The nature center will be open as well with activities for all ages. Refreshments will be provided. For more information call 315-705-5022 or email [email protected]. The Nicandri N...
The Hoopa Valley Indian Tribe filed suit against federal agencies who failed to reduce the numbers of Coho salmon being killed in the Pacific Ocean near the mouth of the Klamath River. Without analysis, regulations of the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) changed this year to allow more Coho to be injured or killed, although they are protected by the Endangered Species Act. “We will not stand by while the federal agencies kill our fish,” said Hoopa Chairman Ryan Jackson. “Those fish would have returned to the Klamath and Trinity Rivers....
The Kansas Republican who said of Democratic congressional candidate Sharice Davids, “your radical socialist kick boxing lesbian Indian will be sent back packing to the reservation,” has resigned as a precinct committeeman. Johnson County Republican Party chairman Mike Jones confirmed that Michael Kalny of Shawnee resigned his post Wednesday, October 3 in the aftermath of the Facebook message becoming public earlier this week. “He reflected an apologetic attitude and didn’t want to bring negative attention on the party or candidates running...
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ALBANY, NY (October 12, 2018) –The New York State Department of Health is advising parents/guardians, other caregivers and health care providers to be aware of the signs and symptoms of enterovirus EV-D68, which has now been confirmed in 39 children in New York State. The Department’s Wadsworth Laboratory is the only laboratory in the state that can confirm EV-D68. Results are being shared with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to assist in monitoring the circulation of the virus nationally. EV-D68 can cause mild to sev...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club held a Paintball Tournament at Mohawk Mulisha and everyone had a blast while raising money for a great cause. The tournament took place on Saturday October 13th, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. with many local businesses and individuals participating in the fun event. The Paintball Tournament was originally supposed to take place during the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club Week, which took place from June 28th to July 1st. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the...
"Native America" explores the world created by America's First Peoples. The four part series reaches back 15,000 years to reveal massive cities aligned to the stars, unique systems of science and spirituality, and 100 million people connected by social networks spanning two continents. For more about the show visit: https://www.pbs.org/show/native-america/...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police, in collaboration with community partners, is hosting a series of information sessions in the community on the Cannabis Legislation and the Akwesasne Cannabis Regulations and what they mean for our community. Topics include: • General cannabis information • Effects on physical and mental health • Legalization: what is and isn’t permitted • Talking to teens about cannabis Remaining Information Sessions: Thursday, October 18, 2018 5:00-7:00pm Kawehnoke Recreation Centre Friday, October 19, 2018 5:00-7:00pm Iohahi:io...
By Derrick Lafrance The first month into the new school year and hardworking and dedicated students earned their recognition. Last Friday, October 12, AMS held their monthly awards ceremony. The character trait of the month was Respect and the theme of the awards ceremony was Racing For The Triple Crown - pushing the kids to read. The list for the students who are meeting this goal is long and they - as well as all the students - are to be congratulated for their hard work for the rest of the...
In the weeks before the old Kanatakon School was torn down in the early 1990's, this painting was on a wall in the basement. It is of the school in the very early days, before the addition was added on. Photo provided by Derrick Lafrance. 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!...
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter, Oct. 5-11: On Oct. 5, police charged Christine M. Woodley, 53, of Clayton with speeding (allegedly 52-35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Nov. 5. On Oct. 5, police charged Carrie M. Jacobs, 50, of Hogansburg and Tyren A. Terrance, 23, of Akwesasne, N.Y. for use of mobile telephone while driving. Tickets are returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 29. On Oct. 5, police charged Kayla M. Thompson, 26, of Hogansburg with expired inspection. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on Oct. 29. On...
POSITION SUMMARY Under the direct supervision of the Director of Education, the Superintendent of Financial Operations is responsible for the oversight of the financial operation of the Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education. The Superintendent of Financial Operations will be responsible for planning, budgeting, reporting, contracts and agreements and works closely with AMBE/Iohahi:io administration to ensure the operational processes of the programs are compliant with internal control mechanisms. QUALIFICATOINS • Bachelor’s Degree in Bus...
Date: Thursday, October 25, 2018 Location: St. Regis Recreation Outside Pavilion Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Rain or shine event. Please no drop-offs. All children must be accompanied by a guardian. Healthy snack will be provided....
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of high-quality food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistent manner. QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma or equivalent; • Institutional Cook Program Certificate from a recognized institute; • One (1) year demonstrated work experience in an institutional environment including supervisory experience, preferably a long term care setting. All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certi...
