A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Andy Gardner As the 2023 regular fall sports season begins to taper down, the Raiders dropped two of three volleyball games and were trounced on the gridiron. Meanwhile, the Shamrocks produced a win at the volleyball net over Potsdam. Monday, Oct. 16 girls soccer, Salmon River 3 Norwood-Norfolk 0 – Kelsey Barkley scored a goal with an assist in the Central Division game at Norwood. Lindsey Durant and Calysta Cree picked up the other two Shamrock markers. Kaylynn Leaf tallied a helper. Taya Ransom shut out the Flyers on four saves. Monday, O...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to announce that construction has started on the first tribal housing units on reacquired treaty lands. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, Kenténha/October 16, 2023, at 760 State Route 37 and represents a major step forward in providing affordable housing for Mohawk families. "It has been our community's longstanding desire and Tribal Council's ongoing goal to reacquire lands within Akwesasne's land claim area for family housing," sh...
By Isaac White. The Akwesasne Indigenous Fashion Show, which took place on Saturday at the Snye Rec, was a remarkable showcase of Indigenous artistry and innovation. From the moment the doors opened, there was a palpable air of anticipation. The facility, buzzing with excitement, was packed to capacity as attendees from various places gathered to witness the exceptional talent of Native designers from not only Akwesasne but also from other territories. The event was meticulously organized into...
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Over 30 members of Congress requested President Joe Biden to pardon Leonard Peltier, a 79-year-old Native American rights champion who has been imprisoned for nearly 50 years and is currently ill. “As Members of Congress, we sign this letter with a deep commitment to the crucial role we play in upholding justice for all Americans — and to also hold our government accountable when we see a case of injustice, as demonstrated by the long incarceration of Leonard Peltier,” reads their letter to Biden, which was led by Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-Ar...
GAYOGO_̱H_Ó:_N_Ǫˀ CAYGA HOMELANDS – More than 160 years ago the federal Land Grant College Act of 1862, also known as the Morill Act, paved the way for Cornell University to secure rights to nearly one million acres of land. Cornell’s gain accompanied widespread losses to more than 250 tribes in terms of land and resources as Indigenous peoples were dispossessed and removed from their homelands through federal and state actions backed by force and fraud. In homage to Indigenous Peoples’ Day (October 9, 2023) the American Indian and Indigenous S...
The Intertribal Agriculture Council (IAC) hosted the Eastern Regional Summit on October 6th & 7th, 2023 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation Longhouse. It was a jam-packed agenda full of resourceful presentations, a hands-on beaver processing demonstration with Teiohontsiakwente Skidders, a beaver tail stew and clay pot cooking demonstration with Angela Ferguson, corn washing demonstration from Ionte's Cornbread as well as farm tours at the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Agriculture Program and the Akwesasne...
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By Isaac White. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe hosted its monthly meeting for tribal members on Saturday, with Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Michael Connors presiding over the proceedings. The agenda for the meeting was quite substantial, with a wide range of critical topics. The meeting commenced with a review of previous action items, including an examination of the adult use cannabis ordinance pertaining to advertising and signage. Additionally, there was a request to present the findings from a justice survey on youth perceptions of...
Akwesasne: James D. Oakes, 66, of Akwesasne, passed away on October 4, 2023. James was born October 4, 1957 in Cornwall, Ontario, the son of John and Isabelle (Stady) Oakes. He attended school at St. Regis Village. James was an IronWorker for 39 years and a great carpenter who enjoyed fixing up many homes throughout the years. James enjoyed painting, carpentry, and fishing in his free time. James is survived by his children, Chanel Cook and Tyler Oakes, both of Akwesasne; his chosen children, Sh... Full story
Tisha Thompson Co-Coordinator of the 2023 Akwesasne Fashion Show, Shares Her Thank You’s For Those Who Helped Make the Show a Success: “The 2023 Akwesasne Fashion Show was an amazing success! Each year gets better and better. We couldn’t have pulled off such an amazing show without all the assistance from our “behind the scenes” crews. We did our best to cover all of our bases and ensure the show went off without a hitch. This couldn’t have been possible without all of the assistance we received from our volunteers. I can’t say enough good t...
Following a divisive election campaign, Manitoba has elected Canada’s first provincial First Nations premier, giving the progressive leader a legislative majority. Since 2017, Wab Kinew, the NDP’s (New Democratic Party) 41-year-old leader, has served as the party’s leader in the province. Former rapper, writer for a TV outlet, and administrator for a university, Kinew claimed his newly elected administration will prioritize reopening three emergency rooms that had been closed recently. He said that the province would boost its spending on so...
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden traveled to the Menominee Nation to recognize and celebrate the tribe’s eco-friendly initiatives. This was a historic occasion as it was the first time a U.S. first lady had set foot on the reservation. Tribal spokesman Randal Chevalier remarked, “They just reached out to us if we were willing to host the first lady and, of course, we said ‘yes.’” He further clarified, “The purpose of the visit is for the first lady to learn more about Menominee sustainable forestry and other practices that preserve and protect our...
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 9:30am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL Club dues for 2023 You can mail your membership fee of $5.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Oct. 19th-Betty Mitchell Oct. 20th-Patricia Taylor Oct. 21st-Beulah Terrance & Arnold Printup Oct. 22nd-Mary Wainman Oct. 23rd-Vicki Beeson Oct. 24th-Virginia... Full story
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Julia David from the Funeral Collection FRIDAY OCTOBER 20, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Mary K. Square by the Cook-Square family SATURDAY OCTOBER 21, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Norman Tarbell Sr., Carl Tarbell, David Tarbell and Arthur Tarbell by the Tarbell family SUNDAY OCTOBER 22, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Isabel Francis Birthday Memorial Mass by the Francis family WEDNESDAY OCTOBER...
Men’s group held at 7DC every Wednesday 6pm to 8pm Woman’s Self Care, during your lunch hour come into 7DC for lunch and a relaxing time. 11am to 1pm. Couples Journey held October 20th and Nov 3rd 6pm until 8pm held at 7DC. Wear Purple in awareness of Domestic Violence on October 19th Community Bonfire Night Oct 28th at the Mohawk International Speedway, looking for Vendors please call the office 518-358-2916....
Free Community Event October 29, 2023 2 – 4pm Park at the Fire Station Decorate your trunks Wear your costumes Vote on your favorite trunk To reserve a spot or for any questions call: Lynn (518) 521-7155...
Mandy served as an educator at the Iroquois Museum for more than 10 years. During her time at the Museum she studied traditional medicines with Otatdodah Homer through a grant from the New York Folklore Society. Today, she continues to enjoy sharing her stories with people of all ages. Please join this talented Mohawk storyteller for a variety of scary and entertaining tales for all ages. 2 pm...
Letters of Testamentary for the estate of Charles J. Jacobs, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Curtis Jacobs. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Curtis Jacobs. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than November 13, 2023....
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) is notifying tribal members that a 30-Day Comment Period is being provided for the Election and Referendum Ordinance Amendments. This comment period is for individuals to review and provide feedback on changes that have been incorporated at the request of tribal members. The deadline to provide additional comments prior to taking final action to adopt the ordinance amendments is Kenténha/October 21, 2023. The revised draft Election and Referendum Ordinance Titled “Election and Referendum Ordi...
Where: Akwesasne Mohawk School, West Tesatanni Road, Cornwall Island, Kawehno:ke, Ontario Time: Tryouts Start at 6:00-9:00 pm Contact: Kahnastatsi 613-575-1594 All Volleyball Athletes Men & Women 55+ Thursday Oct. 26, 2023 6-9 pm All Volleyball Athletes Men & Womens 65+ Thursday, November 2, 2023 $120.00 per team individual $20.00 Payable to ASEVC ([email protected]) 613-575-1594 Games Start at 6:00-9:00 pm Winner gets a place to represent District 8 At the Ontario Senior Games in Orillia, Ontario on Tue. February 6-8/2024 (allowed Mon &...
The Friends of the Ogdensburg Public Library invite all readers, book club members and book lovers to our Book Lovers Celebration on Saturday, October 28th from 12:00 to 2:30 pm in the Auditorium (upstairs) of the Ogdensburg Public Library at 312 Washington Street in Ogdensburg. You are cordially invited to a celebration of reading and a presentation by regional author Peggy (Marguerite) Mooers. Peggy worked as a teacher in a medium security prison in upstate New York before retiring to write murder mysteries. You can learn more about her and...
Letters of Testamentary for the estate of Sarah C. David, of Akwesasne, New York, have been requested by Judith Printup. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Judith Printup. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than October 31, 2023....
Letters of Testamentary for the Estate of Hilda A. Herne, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Mary Beth Curran. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Mary Beth Curran. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 no later than November 18, 2023....
According to court documents, the U.S. government has consented to assist in restoring a holy Native American site that was destroyed by highway construction on the slopes of Mount Hood in Oregon. This decision ends more than 15 years of legal disputes that reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The U.S. Department of Transportation and other federal agencies agreed to replace trees and support attempts to restore an altar at a location along U.S. Highway 26 that tribes claimed had been used for religious purposes from time immemorial in a settlement...
