A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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A monumental change is quietly unfolding within the healthcare system of Native American communities. This change, spearheaded by the Indian Health Service (IHS), a crucial part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is about to revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered to millions of American Indians and Alaska Natives. A significant announcement echoed through the halls of the IHS: the aging Resource and Patient Management System, a relic of 40 years, was set to be replaced. The new subject in this story of transformation...
By Kaniehtonkie Karennotakies Barnes, Akwesasronon, now living in Six Nations with her young family travelled back this weekend to hold her first 'Akwesasne Hide Camp'. The workshop was held on Saturday and Sunday at Generations Park where dedicated students learned how to prepare a moose hide. One participant stated, "Akwesasne Hide Camp 2023 was awesome! My first time watching and working on moose hides. It was a little smelly, tough on the body, and freezing cold on both days, but I learned...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to announce that the Environment Division’s Solid Waste Program has been awarded the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant (SWIR) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the amount of $1.5 million dollars. Under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for waste management and recycling program, this funding will be utilized to expand the Tribe’s recycling capabilities and alternative energy sources. The grant funds will complement $2.5 million-dollar ongoi...
By Isaac White An exciting buzz surrounded Akwesasne's Mohawk Plumbing's "Chase the Ace" game, a fundraiser masterminded by local business owner Mike Swamp. For 27 weeks, the anticipation built as contestants eagerly bought $5 tickets, each hoping to draw the elusive Ace of Spades and claim the jackpot. Among the hopeful was Michelle Laffin, an Akwesasne local, who, on a whim during her grandson's hockey practice, decided to try her luck. With a $40 investment, selecting numbers that resonated...
Many compelling discussions were had by Akwesasne community members on the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement. These sentiments set the stage for an evening of open dialogue over the final settlement of the 41-year-old land claim of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs. On Thursday, November 16, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held its third community meeting of 2023 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Joining Tribal...
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is excited to unveil a new state-of-the-art mammography machine, made possible through a successful fundraising campaign led by the Cornwall Community Hospital Foundation (CCHF). The new mammography machine features industry-leading technology, such as a new highly detailed 3D breast imaging system, that will enhance the quality and outcomes of breast cancer screening for local patients. The acquisition of the new machine is several years in the making; CCHF...
AKWESASNE – Belson Foster Jones, 73, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Massena Hospital after a lengthy illness. Belson was born on September 7, 1950 in Syracuse, the son of the late Foster and Pathenia (Gibson) Jones. He grew up in Onondaga where he graduated from Onondaga Central School. Following his graduation, he entered the United States Navy, serving his country as a corpsman until his honorable discharge. On April 8, 1988, he married Roxene Cook in Onondaga. Belson was a s... Full story
Akwesasne: Selena M. Smoke, 93, of St. Regis Road, passed away on November 21, 2023 at Cornwall Community Hospital with her family by her side. Selena was born December 26, 1929 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late George and Clara (News) Garrow. She attended St. Regis Mohawk School and later graduated from Massena Highschool in 1947. Selena married Edward Smoke on December 5, 1957 at the Methodist Parsonage. He later predeceased her on December 21, 2008. Selena worked at Warner Brothers as a... Full story
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. 30th-James Hemlock Events: Thurs. Nov. 30th – Chair Yoga @ 10:00; Mohawk Language Class @ 12:30 No Further information at this time. LONG TERM CARE F... Full story
ALL CURRENT COVID-19 AND COLD/FLU RESTRICTIONS APPLY WHICH INCLUDE: SOCIAL DISTANCING AND OPTIONAL WEARING MASKS. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 30, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Francis Cree from the funeral collection FRIDAY DECEMBER 1, 2023 12:10 PM Offered for: Kateri Jacobs from the funeral collection SATURDAY DECEMBER 2, 2023 4:00 PM Offered for: Catherine Cook 9-year Memorial Anniversary by Elizabeth Tarbell SUNDAY DECEMBER 3, 2023 10:00 AM FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Offered for: Edith Rybke by Georgia Bell WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2023 10:00 AM IAHKIHIHSOTHA...
The Service Canada Representative is returning to Akwesasne for Outreach Services. Akwesasne, If ``you have questions about: • Old Age Security (OAS) Pension, • Canada Pension, • Social Insurance Numbers, • Employment Insurance, A Service Canada Representative is returning to Akwesasne on the second Tuesday of each month at the Cornwall Island Administration Building #3 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 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: • December 12 The Service Canada Re...
By Melinda Myers Add a bit of greenery to your front steps, window box or patio with a winter container garden. You'll find all the ingredients you need at your local garden center, craft store, and maybe even a few in your backyard. Start with a walk through your yard and look for evergreens and other potential ingredients for your winter containers. Fruits like rose hips, winterberries, holly berries, crabapples and others add color to the container. Fluffy seedheads of grasses make a nice...
When the snow falls, your yard becomes a whole new landscape to enjoy. But there are some important things to keep in mind. Use these tips from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute and TurfMutt to keep the family and pets safe all season long. Bring Pets Inside. As a general rule, dogs and cats should be kept inside. After walks, wipe their paws and bellies, and check for ice between paw pads. Also, if you are using a de-icing agent like salt, remove that as well. Trim Trees Carefully. When using a chainsaw, hold it with both hands, stand...
Twenty-four vendors came together to kick off Akwesasne's craft sale season. The St. Regis Mission – Kateri Circle held their annual Craft Fair & Mohawk Auction at Turtle's Nest Diner located on Trout 37. During their sale, the St. Regis Mission also promoted local clubs and groups such as the HAVFD, Akwesasne Seniors Club, Kawehno:ke Recreation Center, and the St. Regis Mission Church Memory Tree. CKON Radio and the SRMT Economic Development – Shop Small Week Initiative supported and pro...
To our community, I would like to send a Niawen kowa to everyone who helped out with our annual St. Regis Mission St. Kateri Circle Pie Sale and Craft Sale held at the Turtle’s Nest. We brought 24 craft vendors together, to showcase all of their hard work and it was beautiful. Everyone did a good job! We also promoted 8 groups within our community, such as: St. Regis Kateri Circle – 50/50 Holiday Raffle HAVFD -Raffle Tickets CKON 97.3 Radio - Giveaway Akwesasne Senior Club – Raffle Tickets Kawehnoke Recreation – Merry Moolah Tickets St. Reg...
Letters of testamentary for the Estate of Lori M. Gray, of Akwesasne, NY, have been requested by Mindy Thompson. Notice is hereby given to anyone objecting to the appointment of Mindy Thompson. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object to the validity of the will must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court at (518) 358-6300 by no later than December 23, 2023....
Any person having any interest whatsoever or information pertaining to this matter shall have thirty (30) business days from the date of publication of this Notice to file opposing or related claims or to provide relevant information to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts. Information and related claims should be filed no later than __December 30_, 2023. Claimant: William J. Herne 1525 State Route 37 Akwesasne, NY 13655 Dianne M. Herne 1260 State Route 37 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Donna M. Herne 1260 State Route 37 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Norman L....
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 probate the estate of Louise K. Gray, late of Akwesasne, NY, has been requested by Arnold Gray. All potential creditors who may have an interest in the aforementioned estate or those wanting to object must notify the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe at (518) 358-6300 by no later than December 22, 2023....
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....
The Chief Referendum Officer (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum on the final draft of the Akwesasne Election Law Amendments. The Akwesasne Election Law Amendments will only be passed with the approval of the community by referendum. The proposed/draft Akwesasne Election Law Amendments can be found on the MCA website www.akwesasne.ca, or by visiting the Akwesasne Justice Department at the Angus Mitchell Memorial Building in Kana:takon. Polling stations will be set up on Saturday, December 9,...
Akwesasne Shop Small Week 73 Tony Barnes Rd. Akwesasne, NY Hours: Wednesday, November 29th 10am to 8pm Thursday, November 30th 1pm to 8pm Friday 9am to 11am Or by appointment. For more information contact Marjorie at 518-898-0468...
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 Service Facilitator and onsite supervision of the School Principal, the Head Cook will be responsible to ensure that the nutritional needs of children are met on a daily basis, that the meals are prepared and served efficiently, that health and safety regulations are strictly followed and maintains the budget when ordering supplies. Qualifications: • Must have a degree, diploma or certification from an accredited food services program with five (5) years work experience in p...
In the expanses of Fort Simcoe Historical State Park in Washington state, a profound history whispers beneath the surface. Here, on this 196-acre property, once stood a government-run boarding school for Native children, operating from 1861 to 1920. Its story, like many such institutions, remains largely untold, its memories buried with the unmarked graves that researchers now seek using ground-penetrating radar. The Fort Simcoe boarding school, born in the spring of 1861, harbored dreams of assimilation and education. It closed in 1920 after...
