A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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SUNY Canton student and Akwesasne St. Regis Mohawk Nation (Bear Clan) member Brayden S. White had a special opportunity to serve as a youth delegate at the seventh annual White House Tribal Nations Conference in Washington, D.C., Nov. 5. White, a freshmen in the Early Childhood program, participated in a panel discussion with President Obama and four other Native American youth representatives where they examined topics important to indigenous peoples, including education, poverty, health and...
The Walking With Our Sisters Akwesasne Commemorative Art Installation has taken over two years from concept to completion. Yet, it will never be complete until the over 1850 vamps representing each murdered or missing women and children in Canada have seen justice. The installation itself took a week to complete through the combined efforts of over 150 volunteers from start to finish. From Elders, to artists, to community workers, to children, many, many people from Akwesasne took part in...
Written by Hockey Analyst Donnie Shulzhoffer Pictures by Amy Lecroix The 2015-2016 North Franklin Shamrocks Squirt A team season has been moving right along at a fast pace. Leading up to the month of November the team has been challenged at every level. Here is an up-to-date recap of the Shamrocks Season. Some early season action saw the Shamrocks fall 7-3 to the St. Lawrence Steel AA Peewee team and tie the Eastern Ontario Cobras AA team 4-4. Also the Shamrocks traveled to Gloucester to battle...
The City of Montreal's controversial sewage dump project started just after midnight on Wednesday and will continue for the next seven days, despite a protest by about 40 people. Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre said the city met the conditions imposed by Environment Canada to proceed with its plan to dump eight billion litres of raw sewage into the St. Lawrence River. Those conditions were: • Prepare and have in place a management plan with respect to unanticipated deposits from large i...
Thank You I am letting everyone know that I am home as of Friday, November 6th. I would like to thank the community, my friends Karen Tarbell, Karen White, Curly Phillips, Diane Boots, Becky Lauber, and Vickie Griffen. The staff at St. Joseph’s Villa, all of MCA’s services, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Akwesasne Dental Dr. Dan and Michael, Akwesasne Library board, staff at the Kanatakon and Tsi Snaihne schools, IPP program for everything you have done to help my family for the spiritual, emotional, physical and monetary support. I am grateful and...
A Heartfelt Thanks to All The family of Bessie Thomas Warner would like to thank the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, Michael, Carrie & Mason Thomas, also Bruce & Sue Warner for the beautiful floral arrangements. Food donations from TNT Deli & Convenience Store, Nora Thomas Cook, Joann King & family and Steve and Candy Thomas. Also monetary donations that were given; perhaps you sent a card or was just there to help with anything that needed to be done. Thanks also goes out to Sesi King, Shirley Jacobs & family, Theodore Square Jacobs & family, Lorrie...
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The grade 4 & 5 students, who are members of the Tsi Snaihne School's Olympic Weightlifting Club, wanted to say "Nia:wen" to Aaron Jock, Liz Jacobs, and Kim McElwain from the Community Health Program for the support of their club which promotes a healthy lifestyle. Due to the funding provided by the Community Health Program, the school received the equipment to establish this club at school. Photo submitted by Lynda Brown....
The Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame is proud to welcome 9 inductees and 1 team into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame. The Induction and Award Ceremony will be held at Brass Horse Grill on Saturday, November 21st, 2015. The ceremony is set to begin with dinner at 6:00pm. For more information contact any one of the following members: Mike Mitchell, Chairman; Peter Garrow, Vice Chair; Rusty Doxtdator, Vice Chair; Bobby Delormier, Treasurer; Charmaine Caldwell, Secretary; Bill Sunday, Brian David, Ron Thomas, Steve Thomas, Dave White, Geraldine Jacobs....
He-Dog Elementary School, Rosebud Sioux Reservation, Stay Warm Drive Collecting socks, mitts, hats and Walmart gift cards. Between November 1st-30th, 2015 Drop off locations: Tsi Snaihne School – Jeanine Hall Kanonhkwatsheriio – Glenn Swamp Ahkwesahnse Mohawk School Local youth Tehokiohkwathe Swamp, inspired by Project Good Mind, is collecting items to help Ahkwesahsronon Mia Francis's students keep warm during the winter months. Tehokiohkwathe decided to use his birthday money for postage to...
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MMH AGAIN DEBATES PRIVATIZATION By Andy Gardner After months of silence on the debate over whether or not to privatize Massena Memorial Hospital, MMH officials on Nov. 6 announced they would once again seek town approval to pursue private, nonprofit status. The hospital is now town-owned, meaning the Town Council needs to give a majority vote before they can change their corporate structure. If they privatize, MMH CEO Robert Wolleben says it could lead to job creation, but union officials are skeptical. When asked if such a vote would...
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These are the women and young ladies who worked on three Sunday afternoons under the direction of Jessica Hall to make their projects; Peachy, Ariana, Millie, Brandi, Lindsay, Karenhatirontha, Angelina and Pudgie. It was visible that they enjoyed every moment and these girls gained an enormous amount of knowledge that will benefit them. In 4H, the members enter their projects among other clubs across the counties to compete. If chosen, they will speak to the judges to explain how their projects...
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DWI: On Oct. 31 at 1:53 a.m., Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department arrested Meghan M. Bethel, 35, of Helena and charged her with driving while intoxicated, refusal to take chemical test and possession of controlled substance by ultimate user’s original container, police said. She was arraigned in Fort Covington Court and released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to appear on Nov. 17 in Bombay Town Court. Felony DWI, AUO: On Nov. 1 at 2:50 a.m., Tribal Police arrested Corbin J. Swamp, 20, of Hogansburg and charged him with f...
Submitted by Jennifer Herne, LVT I know Halloween is over but let's talk about orange. I don't mean pumpkins I mean orange cats. We have all seen them and they are all so pretty but let's face it, their color is quite obvious when you see an orange cat. Studies have shown that orange cats are the most popular cat color adopted at shelters! But did you know that orange cats are usually male? When I see an orange cat come into the clinic I can pretty much guarantee it's a boy, but usually male...
(NOVEMBER 04, 2015) Nike N7 is proud to partner with eight colleges to honor Native American Heritage Month. During selected men and women's basketball games throughout November and into December, Nevada, Oklahoma State, Florida State, San Diego State, Gonzaga, New Mexico, Stanford and Haskell Indian Nations University (the only all-native school in the country) will each wear N7-inspired turquoise uniforms. Turquoise represents harmony, friendship and fellowship in Native American culture. The...
(November 6, 2015) THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. Several years ago, the State Department began a review process for the proposed construction of a pipeline that would carry Canadian crude oil through our heartland to ports in the Gulf of Mexico and out into the world market. This morning, Secretary Kerry informed me that, after extensive public outreach and consultation with other Cabinet agencies, the State Department has decided that the Keystone XL Pipeline would not serve the national interest of the United States. I agree with...
It has stood on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, on land, which is clearly within the reservation as defined by the Seven Nation of Canada treaty, massive, and seeming permanent, its smoke stack emissions tainting the sky, it’s wastes contaminating the waters. Recently, the Alcoa Corporation, owner of the Reynolds aluminum plant, announced it was closing the factory and moving its smelting operations to Asia while trying to stick the American taxpayers with a massive clean up bill. This from a company that had in 2013, revenues of ove...
The American Legion Post 1479 paid tribute to all veterans during their November 11, 2015 ceremony. Prayers were recited and "Taps" was played by Scott Jock, with a gun salute by Dwight Bero and Simon Cole. The Akwesasne Marina Corp Detachment gave a special presentation to the American Legion Post 1479. A Francis family member was visiting the Belleau Wood War Museum in France and the museum presented a Battle Flag to the Francis family. The Belleau Wood Battle Flag was then presented as a...
Recall date: November 6, 2015 Reason for recall: Allergen - Egg Hazard classification: Class 1 (High Risk) Company / Firm: Mannarich Food Inc. Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec Extent of the distribution: Retail Recall details Ottawa, November 6, 2015 - Mannarich Food Inc. is recalling Mannarich Food, Ocean Chinese Food Products and Parker Lee brand fish and seafood products from the marketplace because they contain egg which is not declared on the label. People with an allergy to eggs should...
(November 10, 2015) Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that his administration is raising the minimum wage for state workers to $15 an hour. To date, no other state has enacted a $15 public sector minimum wage. This groundbreaking action comes as the Governor is pushing to make New York the first state in the nation to implement a $15 minimum wage across all industries, and follows the $15 minimum wage increase for fast food workers approved by the Governor’s administration earlier this year. “I believe that if you work hard and work ful...
Albany – Recently, the Albany County Legislature became the fifth statewide to pass a ban on microbeads, the tiny plastic pellets found in personal hygiene products like face wash and toothpaste; the legislation awaits the signature of County Executive Dan McCoy. Since summer, a total of 11 municipalities has introduced or passed legislation following the state Senate’s failure to vote on the Microbead-Free Waters Act; that legislation, which was sponsored by nearly 60 percent of all senators, passed with a vote of 139-1 in the Assembly. The fo...
NEW YORK—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued cease-and-desist letters to daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) wagering sites DraftKings and FanDuel on Tuesday, ordering both companies to immediately stop accepting wagers inside New York. The AG’s action follows an investigation by his office that found DraftKings and FanDuel to be in violation of New York State law against illegal gambling. Traditional, season-long fantasy sports are not implicated by the AG’s action. “Our investigation has found that, unlike traditional fantasy sports, daily...
