A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is hosting its third New York State Land Claim Information Session in 2023 for membership on Thursday, November 16th at 5:00p.m. at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Members are also able to join in-person or virtually via Zoom. To participate virtually, please complete registration via the following link: https://bit.ly/3Mzphiw, by 4:00p.m. on Wednesday, November 15th to avoid experiencing delays in joining. We kindly remind membership that information relayed in the meeting and published o...
Snye Rec Hosts Community Christmas Enchantment...
On Saturday, November 11, 2023, American Legions and other veteran organizations held memorials to commemorate community members who served. Indigenous men and women have historically volunteered in high numbers to protect our homelands. The American Legion Post 1479 held their memorial on November 11, at 11am. The Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany at Compiégne, France, at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918, bringing the war now known as World War I to a close. President...
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The former Billy's Bingo Hall has opened its doors to a new business in Akwesasne – start your engines ladies, gentlemen, girls and boys – R/C World and Raceway is open! The Raceway includes a hobby shop on site with remote control race cars, RC car parts and accessories. Wilbur 'Junior' Barnes is the owner and operator of R/C Raceway. Barnes has been racing cars since 1991 and his three sons also race; Brandon 17, Chase 10 and Jacob 7. Barnes said, "As a young boy I loved building and pai...
Indigenous demonstrators in canoes contributed to the delay of a U.S. military vessel thought to be carrying armaments for Israel last week. At the Puyallup Tribe’s ancestral grounds in the Port of Tacoma, the protest got underway before daybreak. At 2:00 p.m., the demonstration turned into a water resistance movement as Native American water warriors tried to stop the boat from leaving the harbor by sailing traditional canoes across Puget Sound. “Here existing in prayer and community on our ancestral waters, just as we always have,” wrote...
Kathleen Ann ("Kateri") Jacobs, 74, of Cook Farm Lane, Akwesasne, passed away after complications from an ongoing illness early Tuesday afternoon, November 7, 2023. Kateri was a woman who enjoyed life and knowing everything that was going on around her. She was affectionately known by her family as the "Cook Farm Lane Inspector", if it was happening on Cook Farm Lane, she knew about it. She was a woman of many talents including Lacrosse Stick Lacer for many area lacrosse players, a talented...
Issue 41#47 will be out on newsstands Wednesday, November 22nd instead of Thursday, November 23rd in observance of U.S. Thanksgiving. Please submit any submissions or ads no later than Monday, November 20th at noon. No exceptions. Thank you....
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 $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Nov. 17th-Gerald W. Rubado Nov. 18th-Joseph Calcagno Nov. 19th-Sharon Thompson & Lorraine Swamp Nov. 21st-Loretta David & Maryann McDonald Nov. 22nd-Sharon...
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Laura Cree by the St. Regis Mission Family FRIDAY NOVEMBER 17, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Carol Caldwell Halstead by Debra Caldwell SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Thomas James Lazore from the funeral collection SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2023 10:00 AM Offered for: Robert Mitchell from the funeral collection WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2023 6:00 PM Offered for: Owen Peters by FC...
The Altar and Rosary Society of the St. Regis Church is having a Craft Fair Thanksgiving Weekend, November 25th and 26th. Tables are $20.00 each. Please call Judy at 613-575-2736 to reserve one....
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Verlain Elizabeth White peacefully returned home to her family and friends to Sky World. She was born in Syracuse, NY July 3, 1940 to Joseph M. White and Mary (Oakes) White. She is pre-deceased by her parents Joseph and Mary; Edward (Eddie) Hogan her husband; siblings Mary Jane White and Joseph Wilson White; and a niece Mary Verlain (White) Lazore and her late son Abe Lazore. Verlain is survived by her son Ricky J. White and wife (Karen); her grandchildren Sheena M. White and partner (Johnny) an...
The BEI is looking for witnesses to a police intervention on April 7, 2023, in Akwesasne Following the initiation of a criminal investigation, the Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes of Québec (BEI) is asking the public for its help in finding witnesses to a police intervention. At around 8:45 p.m. on April 7, 2023, officers from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service reportedly intervened on Akwesasne Street in Akwesasne and there was a police officer involved shooting towards a car. The BEI is looking for witnesses regarding this police in...
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of Donald Gabriel, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Josephine Gabriel in the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is hereby given to all heirs and beneficiaries who may wish to object to the validity of Donald Gabriel’s will or the appointment of Josephine Gabriel as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by November 20, 2023. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any c...
Donna Arbour Cook has requested letters of Administration on the Estate of Jacob L. Cook Jr. of Akwesasne, NY. Notice is hereby given to all potential creditors to said estate who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by December 5, 2023. Any creditors shall contact Tribal Court Clerk at 518-358-6300....
Letters of Testamentary for the estate of Troy L. Skidders, late of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Stacy Skidders. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Stacy Skidders. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than December 14, 2023....
A petition to be named Administrator for the Estate of Richrd D. Cook, late of Akwesasne, NY had been filed by Louise Jacobs in the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Court. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors who may have an interest in said estate to present their interest. Any creditors shall contact the Tribal Courts at (518) 358-6300 by November 24, 2023....
FOR IMMEDIATE ANNOUCEMENT: Kentenhkό:wa/November 8, 2023 CALL OUT MCA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS IN SEARCH OF INTERESTED ELIGIBLE VOTER TO SERVE AS: CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER (CEO)/CHIEF REFERENDUM OFFICER (CRO) TERM: December 27, 2023 to December 27, 2026 Salary:$25.00 per hour during Training and Election Preparation $30.00 per hour during Nomination and Voting Process (Any hours worked over 10 hours in a day, will be paid at the higher rate) Summary of Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Executive Director, the appointed individual will o...
Salmon River Central School District is currently accepting applications for the following positions: • Art Teacher • Driver Education Teacher • Elementary Teacher • Home & Careers Teacher/Middle-Level CTE Teacher • Math Teacher • Reading Teacher • Science Teacher • Secondary Special Education Teacher • Technology Teacher Application Deadline: Until Filled Full job descriptions and applications can be found at www.srk12.org/employment/. Submit a completed application to: Angela Robert Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction S...
Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Student Services Facilitator and in direct supervision of the School Principal, the After School / Lunch Monitor will provide students with a structured program that includes academic enrichment, physical fitness activities and a healthy snack. The incumbent is also responsible for providing assistance to students during the lunch program and to supervise students to ensure a positive and safe environment. The incumbent will also be assigned tutoring tasks as required. Qualifications: • Mini...
AKWESASNE – In accordance with the Tribal Procedures Act adopted by tribal referendum on Ohiarí:ha/June 1, 2013; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is continuing to take steps to ensure that financial transparency and accountability is provided to membership. To support this effort a public meeting will take place at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 15th to present the Draft 2024 Annual Tribal Budget to Tribal membership. The November 15th presentation will be a hybrid meeting that will permit tribal members to attend in-person at the Io...
On November 20, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) Cooper Marsh Conservation Area will close for several weeks due to habitat enhancement work that is part of a larger project ongoing since last fall thanks to funding secured by Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC). "The RRCA and DUC have been partners in conservation for over 30 years to manage and maintain the earthen dykes at Cooper Marsh," says Lisa Van De Ligt, RRCA's Communications and Stewardship Team Lead. "These structures are...
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Centre Supervisor, and the Ministry of Education (MEd) license, and the College of Early Childhood Educators, the incumbent is responsible for providing a positive learning environment that enhances and supports each child’s cultural, physical, social, emotional, creative, and cognitive development in conjunction with team members. Qualifications: • Ontario College Diploma in Early Childhood Education; • Two (2) years experience in child care; • Maintain registration with the College of Early C...
