A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Alaska - A settlement of nearly $5 million will be awarded to three of the four Indigenous men, known as the Fairbanks Four, who spent 18 years in prison for a murder conviction. This conviction, related to the 1997 death of Fairbanks teenager John Hartman, was vacated in 2015. The vacating of their convictions came after a pivotal state witness withdrew their testimony and a comprehensive hearing suggested that other individuals might have been responsible for Hartman’s death. The city of Fairbanks confirmed this settlement. The legal s...
Sacramento – California - A towering bronze sculpture, eight feet in height, depicting a revered Native American leader celebrated for safeguarding traditional dances, now graces a tree-laden historic park near the California State Capitol. This statue stands in place of a previously toppled figure of a Spanish missionary from 2020. The grand reveal of this sculpture, showcasing Miwok leader William J. Franklin, Sr., took place amidst a gathering of California legislators, tribal dignitaries, and a large crowd on Tuesday. This statue serves as...
North Fort Myers, Fla. - A skull discovered at a thrift shop in North Fort Myers is thought to be of Native American origin, as mentioned in a recent incident report. Deputies from Lee County arrived at the Antique Mall located at 13871 N. Cleveland Ave in North Fort Myers. They were there to investigate a report of potential human remains being offered for sale. Michelle Calhoun, a 41-year-old anthropologist from Sarasota, reported the skull, asserting its Native American origins. Upon arrival, the officials spoke with Beth Meyer, 61, who...
Picture L-R: Back: Mrs. French, Braylynn Laffin, Autumn Gilbow, Cooper Black, Jeffery Phillips, Samuel Lauzon, Roianeke'te Sunday-Square, SkyLynn Johnson, Aubree Radcliff, Brantley Reardon, Miss Sanger Next Row: Presley Gray, Raven Bolster, Harper Durant, Bostyn Arquette, Noah Chapman, Ashton Oakes, Aubrey Moore, Princeton Cook-Papineau, Jex Jacobs, Olivia Mitchell, Brantley Cramer, Tessa Roller, Mrs. Leduc, Next Row: Nolan Bryant, Cohen Bickford, Delainey Theriault, Isobella Washburn, Amelia...
Salmon River Central School District (EO/AAE), is accepting applications for the following position: Girls’ J.V. Basketball Coach Queries, applications, and a letter of interest should be directed to: Shawn Miller, Athletic Director Salmon River Central School 637 County Route 1 Fort Covington, NY 12937 [email protected] Phone: 518-358-6639 APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 17th 2023 The Salmon River Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, political affiliation, gender, age, m...
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Akwesasne Old Sticks Lacrosse League, 1995. Oionkwaonwe Enterprises: Back row L-R: John High, Roger Binette, Lewis Morris, Matt Jacobs, Eugene Tarbell, Roger Marsolais, Gerry Burns, Jimmy "Flo" McComber, J.C. Blanchard Front row L-R: Phil Tarbell, Ray Day, Joe Jacobs, Terry Ledoux, Brian David 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...
Longtime Canton, NY resident Paul Hetzler has published his third volume of humorous nature essays, BIRDS OF HAPPINESS AREN'T BLUE And 85 Other Very Funny and Somewhat Educational Nature Essays. Paul's nature-knowledge is conveyed in BIRDS OF HAPPINESS AREN'T BLUE with dry wit and a basis in science. As Joe Bruchac, Abenaki author and storyteller says, "Paul Hetzler truly knows how to keep a reader's interest as he leads us through the wacky wonderland of the natural world." Bill McKibben, autho...
Legal History of the Haudenosaunee, continued from last week. Feudal society in Europe appears to have arisen as the result of a number of conditions which existed following the dissolution of the Roman Empire. It was based in a system by which rulers of warrior castes became strong enough to demand and extract fealty from warriors. There arose, generally, an administrative center, usually a castle, and around these were agricultural people who were usually protected from outside aggression by their “lord”, the sovereign of the manor. It app...
Follow manufacturer’s instructions and ensure proper ventilation, says OPEI Alexandria, Va. - Winter will be here, and if your electricity goes out due to snow and ice, a generator can keep power flowing to your home or business. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, battery power systems, portable generators, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, reminds home and business owners to keep safety in m...
As a recognized leader in conservation, Parks Canada has taken action to protect national parks and national marine conservation areas and contributes to the recovery of species at risk in Canada. Parks Canada also works together with international partners to protect biodiversity and mitigate the impacts of climate change on a continental scale. During the annual meeting of the Executive Committee of the North American Inter-Governmental Committee on Cooperation for Protected Areas Conservation (NAPA) held in Cancun, Mexico, from November 6 to...
Throughout the middle of the 20th century, Maria Tallchief, an Osage dancer, captivated audiences with her elegant and seemingly effortless ballet performances. Recently, she was honored as the newest face on the U.S. quarter. The U.S. Mint recently introduced this coin as part of its American Women Quarters Program. This initiative aims to honor significant women in history by featuring their images on the back of special quarters. The selection of these notable women is made by the Secretary of the Treasury, in collaboration with the...
Native tribal leaders highlighted the fentanyl issue impacting Indigenous populations at a U.S. Senate committee session. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, emphasized, “This growing crisis is rooted in the longstanding structural inequities in Native communities.” Expressing concern, Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski noted the alarming fentanyl overdose and death rates among Alaska Native groups, as reported by States Newsroom. Washington state’s Tony Hillaire, Lummi Indian Business Council chair, point...
In a significant move, voters in Maine have overwhelmingly supported a referendum to amend the state’s constitution. This amendment reinstates sections that acknowledge historical tribal treaty obligations, marking a pivotal moment in acknowledging and honoring the state’s Indigenous heritage. The referendum, known as Question 6, was presented to voters on the Maine ballot with the following language: “Do you favor amending the constitution of Maine to require that all of the provisions of the constitution be included in the official print...
1. Kató:rats I am hunting 2. Ne ska'niónhsa rá:tsin A male moose 3. Ne oskennón:ton rá:tsin A male deer 4. Tehonà:karonte He has horns attached 5. Wakatoráthe I went hunting 6. Ne sónhatsi Wild ducks 7. Ne káhonk Wild geese 8. Ohrhon'kéhstsi Early morning 9. Shontakarahkwineken'ne Sunrise 10. Ohská:wakon In the woods 11. Okwirákta Near the tree 12. Kanawákta Near the swamp 13. Okwirákta í:kete I am standing near the tree 14. Kheianíhsaks I am looking for their tracks 15. Kheia'tì:saks I am looki...
The U.S. Census Bureau has issued a special report in recognition of Native American Heritage Month this November, highlighting significant data about the American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This commemoration was initiated in 1990 when President George H. Bush declared November as National American Indian Heritage Month. The 1990 Census recorded 1.96 million people as American Indian and Alaska Native. Since then, this population has shown remarkable growth, nearly doubling to, though it still comprises just 3% of the U.S....
The recent decision by U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason to uphold the Biden administration’s approval of the Willow oil-drilling project in Alaska’s North Slope has sparked significant controversy and debate. The project, led by ConocoPhillips Alaska, is situated in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, a remote and environmentally sensitive region. Judge Gleason’s ruling came as a significant setback to environmental groups and a grassroots Iñupiat group, who had strongly opposed the project. These groups had urged the court to vac...
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows. EQAO Update Eric Hardie, UCDSB Executive Superintendent of Student Achievement & Innovation and Amanda Nieman, UCDSB Principal of Teaching and Learning presented an update to the Board of Trustees on EQAO testing over time, as well as steps being taken within the UCDSB to improve student outcomes. Outlined in the presentation were details of the Ministry of Education’s Math Plan. In line with t...
A 97-year-old nun has been criminally charged in a historical sexual-assault case connected to a notorious residential school in Northern Ontario. The Ontario Provincial Police announced in mid-October, Francoise Seguin, 97, of Ottawa, has been charged with three counts of gross indecency – a criminal code offence that was repealed in 1987. She is scheduled to appear in Moosonee court on Dec. 5. According to a press release, the James Bay OPP was contacted in late 2022 about incidents that allegedly occurred in the 1960s and 1970s at St. A...
By Todd Moe. NCPR Weekday Morning Host & Producer. There are bookmobiles, food trucks and mobile medical labs, now a Mohawk Cultural Center on wheels hits the road this week. It's the result of a partnership between the Akwesasne community and Paul Smith's College. The Cultural Learning Lab has been three years in the planning, developing and construction phases. Some finishing touches were added this fall, and it will travel throughout the Mohawk community serving as a mobile meeting space,...
United University Professions held a rally at SUNY Potsdam. UUP is the union that represents faculty and staff across the SUNY System. UUP President Fred Kowal says the state’s failure to adequately fund higher education has led to these hard financial times. “This is a time to turn a corner on that, to bring the resources that are needed to the campuses that suffered the most, like Potsdam, and then to build forward [and] grow out of the present crisis. Perhaps enrollment is down a little bit. Well, enrollment will grow if the resources are...
U.S. Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA), Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Rob Wittman (R-VA), and Mary Peltola (D-AK) recently initiated the bipartisan American Seafood Caucus. This group aims to create a unified platform for discussing seafood policies, emphasizing the importance of domestic seafood over foreign products that may not meet U.S. quality, sustainability, or legal standards. The caucus’s co-chairs, representing all major U.S. coastlines, seek to include diverse members from various regions, underlining their commitment to a level playing f...
KAHNAWAKE – The Justice Services Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke is pleased to announce the opening of a new service for Kahnawa’kehró:non who identify as victims of crime called Ionkwatahónhsate Victims Services. ‘Ionkwatahónhsate,’ which means ‘we are all listening,’ will provide culturally appropriate victims support services and raise awareness of victims’ rights and remedies within the community. The service officially launched on Monday, November 13, 2023, and will offer the following: Education about the criminal justice...
By Isaac White For the better part of a year, I’ve been writing this series. For you, for me. We all know I like validation for my work and for whatever reason, I can sometimes be like a puppy looking for positive reinforcement. Perhaps that seems like an insult to myself but I truly don’t mean it that way. But over this time, I have mentioned my wife and son here and there. (I actually typed in HER and there, that couldn’t have been an accident ha ha ha.) Jokes aside, about my wife telling me what to write, we’ve reached the week that I DO wr...
by Melinda Myers Every gardener, new or experienced, appreciates tools to help them better enjoy their hobby. Some may be looking for ergonomically designed tools to help them garden longer while newbies may need some basic tools as they are getting started. A peek in their shed may help you decide which must-have tool to give them this holiday season. Every gardener needs a bypass pruner for deadheading, trimming and pruning stems between ¼" and1". Bypass pruners have two sharp blades li...
