A Voice from the Eastern Door
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St. Lawrence River – Iroquois Control Dam Navigational Gates Temporarily Closed Cornwall – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising users of the St. Lawrence River that the navigational gates at the Iroquois control dam have been closed temporarily to reduce downstream flow. As a result, they will not be available for recreational boat passage. OPG requires temporary closure of the gates at the Iroquois control dam to mitigate excessive high flows downstream. The gates will remain closed until the high flow conditions throughout the main ste...
Every year Earth Day comes on the same day – Aril 22nd. And every year, we all have hopes we take better care of earth than we did in the last year. With the looks of things, our waters have invasive species, our plant life is invaded with invasive species, not much has changed in a year. From our side roads to our ditches, they are cluttered and covered with our trash. Have hope. Become inspired on Earth Day and don’t give up hope. There are Earth Day activities in and around the North Country. Akwesasne is host Earth Day 2022 at Gen...
by Kaniehtonkie The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Council and members of the Cannabis Control Board were present for the official ribbon cutting – grand opening of tribally licensed cannabis retail stores. On Friday, April 15th, King Canna, located at 8 Raquette Point Road and owned by Donald Delormier opened at 11am. King Canna offered a free lunch to the first one-hundred customers. At noon, the ribbon was cut to officially open Weedway, located at 935 State Route 37 and owned by Rick Hamelin. On...
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CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY. On Friday, the Mothers of the Seneca Nation and community members gathered at Niagara Square to speak out against 250 years of New York State aggression, oppression, dispossession, and economic injustice. The rally was organized as a result of the recent $564 million in disputed gaming funds that were turned over to New York State after Gov. Kathy Hochul froze the Nation's bank accounts, paralyzing the Nation's economy. The Mothers of the Nation pointed out that the...
The 19th Annual Robideau/Lamitie King Exhibit featuring art created by 6 - 12 grade students from Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay, Malone, Salmon River and St. Regis Falls will open at Downtown Artist Cellar on May 6th. The exhibit, honoring long time Malone photographer Norbert Robideau and respected Middle School art teacher Karen Lamitie-King, will be co- sponsored by Foothills Art Society (foothillsartsociety.com) and Downtown Artist Cellar (downtownartistcellar.com) this year. For added accessib...
Matt Thompson, Akwesasne scored big this past weekend in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by Mossy Oak Fishing. The MOF is a series of tournaments that tier up to the Bassmaster Classic and the Bassmaster Elite Series. It is divided into three regions: Northern, Southern and Central. The 2022 St. Croix Bassmaster Northern Open was held in James River, Henrico, Virginia. Opens fields are made up of pros and co-anglers. Thompson competed in the co-anglers division placing second out of 217...
AKWESASNE – Gilbert E. Jones, 73, a long-time resident of Sweetflag Estates, passed away January 28, 2022 at the Claxton Hepburn Hospital in Ogdensburg, after a brief illness. Gilbert was born August 11, 1948, in Massena, New York the son of late Elmer Jones and the late Marion (Laughing) Jones. He graduated from Massena Central High School. Gilbert is survived by his brother, Allan, and his nieces, Gina (Vince) Jones-Thompson, and Marion (Keon) Mitchell, and their children, Sidney, Kirby, Wishe, Iakohahes, Karonhiio, Waiaroroks, and K... Full story
AKWESASNE – Baby Robert “Rocky” Steve Francis, III, was called back to the Spirit World on Sunday, April 17, 2022 before his family was able to welcome him into this world. He is survived by his parents, Makayla Bigtree and Robert Steve Francis, Jr.; his brother, Rylyn Francis Bigtree; his maternal grandparents, Tee Bigtree and Adam Bigtree (Courtney); his paternal grandparents, Maryann and Rocky Francis; his maternal great grandmother, Dinker Laughing; his paternal great-great grandmother, Jean Oakes; and many aunts, uncles, and cousi... Full story
Potsdam, NY – Dual board-certified physician Dmitry Drozhzhin, DO, has joined the Canton-Potsdam Hospital (CPH) Hospitalist team. Dr. Drozhzhin is both American Board of Internal Medicine certified, and American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine certified. He earned his medical degree and completed his residency at Moscow Medical Academy, Russia. He further earned his osteopathic degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Westbury, NY; and completed his r...
The Residential School survivors of Akwesasne, Akwesasronon Sonatatoron, will have the official opening of their office at 344 Frogtown Road, Mohawk territory on May 1: Saiowisakeron "Jake Ice" Day. The Sonatatoron consist of 21 community members currently living. Many others have passed into the spirit world. The survivors recognize the need to coordinate our goals, preserve our experiences, to secure justice, to assist in the recovery and repatriation of those whose remains are on the former r...
Thinking of planting a garden this year – this might be the year to do it with the rising cost of food prices. Per the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) newly updated March 2022 report on food prices, “all food prices” are expected to increase in the coming months. More specifically, the report states that the cost of eating out will see an increase between 5.5 and 6.5 percent, while grocery prices are slated to jump between 3 and 4 percent in the remainder of 2022, adding to recent price increases that most consumers have already experienc...
Continued from last week That people…have however a Piece of Civility peculiar to themselves: for a Man would be accounted very impertinent, if he contradicted anything that was said in their Council, and if he does not approve even the greatest Absurdities therein proposed: and therefore they always answer, Niauoa; that is to say, Thou art in the right, Brother; that is well. Notwithstanding this seeming Approbation, they believe what they please and no more; and therefore ‘tis impossible to know when they are really persuaded of those thi...
1. ATFE ronwatí:ia'ts Their names are ATFE 2. Shakotinenhá:wis ne Ahkwesahshró:non They give seeds to the people of Ahkwesasne 3. Ón:wa iohserá:te This year 4. Entákta táwe This coming Saturday 5. Onerahtókha 23 April 23 6. Enionkhinenhawíhon They will give us seeds 7. Enionkhikwirawíhon They will give us trees 8. Ónhka Ahkwesahsró:non teiakotonhontsió:ni To whoever in the Ahkwesáhshne community needs them 9. Ononhsakaión:ne tsi tethatitsihkwaientahkwáhkwe At the old Bingo Palace 10. Otsk...
Hayden Haynes from the Seneca Nation is currently helping with outreach with Dance/NYC’s Coronavirus Dance Relief Fund: New York State Edition. Hayden understands that the vast majority of those receiving information on Creatives Rebuild New York Artist Outreach Corp., are not dancers nor have specific relationships to dance organizations. However, it is his hope that you might know someone in your family, community or Nation that is a dancer, and could benefit from these opportunities. Below is some info about the two programs. Creatives Rebui...
Last week in Vol 40 # 15, Indian Time incorrectly identified Kyle Skidders as "Joe", in this photo. Indian Time apologizes to Kyle and for any inconvenience this may have caused....
Canton, NY. The Green Living Fair will be held once again on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., this time rotating to St. Lawrence’s University’s Leithead Fieldhouse on Park St. in the village of Canton, NY. Information on electric vehicles, a tree planting, a live feed from SAM (Science, Art, Music) Fest, a “Power House” (mini-house showcasing energy efficiency) and more will be featured. The event is free and open to the public and shares workshops, exhibitors, and displays. The goal is to help everyone save money, create...
The Great Lakes Ecoregion Network (GLEN) is a new initiative to engage members of the basin-wide Great Lakes environmental community on issues related to the binational Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA). As the 50th anniversary of the signing of the GLWQA is celebrated later this week, we call on the US and Canadian federal governments to renew and strengthen their commitment to water quality and ecosystem health in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin. The GLWQA, first signed by President Richard Nixon and Prime Minister Pierre...
Learn how you can take action during this year’s Earth Week, from April 18 - 23. There are many opportunities to get involved — from our Cornwall Gives a Shirt initiative to Eco Day activities and public speaking events — there’s something for everyone! See below for event details and to register today! April 18 – 23 Cornwall Gives a Shirt — Spring edition The City of Cornwall, throughout the whole week, will be hosting a community-wide textile collection called Cornwall Gives A Shirt — Spring edition! Set out bags of gently used clothing, lin...
By Deusdedit Ruhangariyo. Around the world: Pope Francis will visit Canada in July, the Aboriginal Land Council urges an electoral commission to improve Indigenous enrollment, the first Māori is appointed to UN’s Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the first federal Indigenous research garden opens in British Columbia, and Native title is recognized in southern Queensland after 25 years. CANADA: Pope Francis to meet school survivors in July visit The week starts with news that Pope Francis is expected to meet with re...
The Akwesasne Cultural Center and Library announced the retirement of Glory Cole. Cole worked at the center for 17 years, assisting everyone from toddlers to elders pursue their interest in books, journals, and other publications. The center welcomed the new director Justin Cree, on Tuesday, April 19, 2022....
By Mark Trahant. Indian Country Today. What kind of Earth Day is this, 2022? We are surrounded by ideas about how we can make the shift away from fossil fuels … only to be thwarted by those who ignore the evidence, no matter how compelling. The latest science from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change could not be more clear or emphatic: “The world is not on track to meet the global rise in temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius.” Not on track? We are failing because even now – as the evidence continues to mount – there is an organized...
Easter came and went, along with sunny skies in the morning, rainy afternoons and snow falling to close out the long weekend. At the start of the long weekend, several programs joined together to bring you the 'Akwesasne Eggcellent Easter Bash!' And just as promised, the event was held under the protection of Solomon Arena while the rain fell all around and young families enjoyed games, a photo booth, and the Family Fit Fun Egg Hunt Relay. And of course, the Easter Bunny made his appearance to...
Vaughn Harris, originally from Six Nations and owner of 28 Lacrosse was welcomed into the J. William Leary Jr. High School in Massena this past week. Harris introduced the Creator's game to 420 students during the week. Harris said, "28 Lacrosse is dedicated to improving our next generation of lacrosse players focusing on cardio, lacrosse IQ, and confidence on and off the floor. It was great to work with J. W. Leary Students, they were attentive and enthusiastic. We try to make skills training...
Continued from last issue Principle 5: Fire and Campfires Fire vs. Stoves: The use of campfires, once a necessity for cooking and warmth, is steeped in history and tradition. Some people would not think of camping without a campfire. Yet, the natural appearance of many areas has been degraded by the overuse of fires and an increasing demand for firewood. The development of lightweight efficient camp stoves has encouraged a shift away from the traditional fire for cooking. Stoves have become essential equipment for minimum-impact camping. They...
