A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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by Melinda Myers Soil is the foundation of a healthy garden, but let's be honest, most gardeners don't like spending time, energy, and money on it. It's more fun to show off pretty flowers or share tasty vegetables. But creating a healthy soil foundation will increase your growing success which means more beautiful flowers, larger harvests, and a healthier landscape to enjoy. When creating a new lawn, landscape, or garden bed, begin with a soil test. Use soil testing to evaluate your...
Campers and boaters from near and far spent many tranquil hours in nature this year thanks to the Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) campground at Charlottenburgh Park and the marina at Gray's Creek Conservation Area. Both amenities recently closed for the season. "This was our 45th boating season at Gray's Creek, and we're happy to say it was another busy one," says RRCA Administrative Assistant, Josianne Sabourin. "Some of our boaters have been with us for decades, and our boat...
Department: Housing FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time Monday-Friday 8-4 Salary: $19.20 per hour Closing Date: Until filled Native Preference in Hiring Background check for employment purposes Summary: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Housing Occupancy Specialist will be responsible for tenant selection, occupancy rules and property upkeep of the rental properties owned and/or managed by the Mohawk Indian Housing Corporation and Hogansburg Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. How to Apply: Interested applicants must submit... Full story
Clocks will fall back this weekend on November 3, 2025 at 2 a.m....
Akwesasne, if you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance Numbers, • Employment Insurance, A Service Canada Representative will be in Akwesasne on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (closed for lunch from Noon-1 p.m.). Please go directly to the CIA#3 for services. The next visits will be on: • November 12 • December 10 They are also available on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Village of St. Regis at the ACES...
By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE – The Freedom of the Press Foundation and 20 other advocacy groups are calling on the St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office to drop the charges against an Indian Time reporter who was arrested while covering a protest opposing a proposed land claim settlement with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. White, 42, was handcuffed behind his back by New York State Police troopers and taken from the scene along with seven people who were there as demonstrators. He and the others were all charged with misdemeanor six...
AKWESASNE. October 30, 2024. This afternoon, at approximately 5:20 PM, a fire broke out at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club’s main clubhouse located on Roosevelt Town Road. All children and staff were safely evacuated, with no injuries reported. Thanks are extended to the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) and Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal PD for their quick and dedicated response. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The extent of the damage is still unknown, and the club will remain closed until further n...
By Andy Gardner AKWESASNE – Democratic congressional candidate Paula Collins says she wants to improve federal government support for Native communities, especially in the areas of healthcare and providing educational opportunities for Native youth. Collins, who lives in nearby Dekalb Junction, is running against incumbent Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Schuylerville. Stefanik has represented the 21st Congressional District since 2014, which includes Akwesasne and the neighboring counties. Originally fr...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have arrested and charged a 14-year-old youth with aggravated assault stemming from an incident that occurred in the early evening of October 31, 2024. At approximately 7:30 PM, police received a report of a victim with a knife wound in the upper body area. The victim was in the area of First Street in Kana:takon (St. Regis). The Akwesasne Mohawk Police and Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance immediately arrived on scene and performed first aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and then airlifted to the...
