A Voice from the Eastern Door
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APC Paper Group of New York, Inc., which operates a paper mill in Norfolk, recently pleaded guilty today in federal court in Syracuse to negligently discharging wastewater into the Raquette River between 2013 and 2015, in violation of the Clean Water Act, and was sentenced to a fine of $125,000. That’s according to a Department of Justice announcement from United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith, Tyler Amon, special agent in charge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Criminal Investigation Division (EPA-CID) in New York, and Ber...
New documents filed in US federal court show details of the months-long investigation that led to the arrest of Christopher Terrance, Akwesasne, age 34, in August. The investigation began this past summer in early July when an Akwesasne father alerted the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police that his daughter was receiving sexually explicit messages through Facebook Messenger. Terrance allegedly began messaging the then 15-year-old teenager, in April 2017. Tribal Police became involved in July 2018 when two officers took over the exchange between...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment held their 2nd Annual Parade of Lights, on Thursday, November 29th. After hosting the first ever Parade of Lights and Tree lighting last year, the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment changed things up a bit for this year's parade. This year the parade began at the old TVI building, on the corner of McGee road and ended at Generations Park. Community members gathered alongside Route 37, before the parade began at 6:30....
By Doug George-Kanentiio I must make very critical points to my opposition to the Dundee settlement - and that is the Mohawk government in power at the time of the theft was the traditional, or “life”, council, the members of which were selected according to the ancient customs through the clans. The all-important council fire for the Mohawk people was located at Akwesasne in 1888 just as the Dundee lands were being stolen. The current Mohawk Nation Council is the rightful heir to the governing council from that time-not the St. Regis Band Cou...
By: Jaclyn Hall The Akwesasne Family Wellness Program and Akwesasne Child and Family Services outdid themselves once again, hosting the Annual Celebration of Life Conference. The two-day conference took place on November 28th and 29th, at the Cornwall Ramada Inn. The conference was open to all Akwesasne Community members. This year's theme being "Is laughter truly the best medicine?" was a clear sign everyone was in for a dose of good medicine. Another topic discussed, "How do you manage your...
In 1953 Bear's Den founder and Tarbell matriarch, Theresa Lazore Gutherie, affectionately known to many as Theresa Bear opened and operated a 2-pump fuel station and souvenir shop on Route 37. On Tuesday, December 4, 2018, the Tarbell family celebrated 65 years of hard work and success by sharing with the Bear's Den community. From big prizes to fueling up at $1.99 for a gallon of gas, everyone walked away a winner. The grand prize of $6,500 was won by Kevin Lazore, Norfolk, NY. Other prizes...
Iehiá:tons Kaniehtonkie Kwáh ióhskats watenaiéhston tsi niwahsohkò:ten tánon ratiweientehténion ne nia'té:kon ahonnonnianion ne "Kanaiesáhtshera Shontaió:karahwe" (FAD) watenaiéhston óksak tontáhsawen sha'té:kon niiohwistá:'e o'karahshnéha ne Tsi Ionthonwaientáhkhwa Tethonkierónnions ne tsi Kaná:taien ne Entákta o'karahshnéha. Tsi ronnatenaiéhston wahonwatihsennakará:tate énska iawén:re ratihsennowá:nens sha'oié:ra Onkwehón:we ronatenaiéhston kontihnonniánions, ià:ia'k nikón:ti Ahkwesahshr...
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AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Brownfields Program is moving forward with the demolition of abandoned homes in Akwesasne following Tribal Council's allocation of $127,000 from the Community Development Investment Fund. On November 26, 2018, several tribal programs worked together to safely demolish the first of fifteen abandoned homes in a joint effort to remove unsafe structures in the community. "The initiative to identify and demolish abandoned homes began in 2015 with a callout...
Can you help us identify these students (school and year) proudly showing their Christmas creations? 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 photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returned to their owner....
St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, Nov. 23-28: On Nov. 23, police charged Dillon J. White, 22, of Hogansburg with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, prescription outside original container and picked him up on a bench warrant. Tickets are returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 11. On Nov. 23, police charged Stacey L. Gray, 30, of Hogansburg with suspended registration. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on Dec. 11. On Nov. 25, police charged Nolan L. Thompson, 25, of Hogansburg with...
Congratulations and thank you to everyone involved! Winners can pick up their prizes at the Administration #1 Building (A-Frame) in Kana:takon during normal operating hours. $100 Walmart gift card: Derek Cook, Genevie Peters, Morgan Roundpoint, Cecilia Thompson, Liv Phillips $100 No Frills gift card: Mamie David 72 Hour Emergency Kit: Matt Phillips Fishing Basket: Angelo Johnson Tea Basket: Precious Anderson Seed Basket: Easton Oakes Arena Party Package: Max & Shelby Shop Local basket: Krysta T. Sewing package: Holly Pyke $100 Mini Mart gift...
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Executive Director and working jointly with the Assistant Financial Comptroller, the incumbent is an accounting professional who oversees the daily operation of the finance office: is responsible for the financial reporting of the organization: financial planning, debt financing and budget management functions in order to safeguard Council’s assets and financial reporting including the integrity of the financial information while ensuring its performance to generally accepted accounting p...
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for providing all aspects of nursing care for clients and their families in a clinic setting. Providing efficient support to the Physician and or Nurse Practitioner to ensure timely and supportive treatment in a clinical setting. To ensure that all support tasks and documentation are completed prior to Physician and or Nurse Practitioner consultation. QUALIFICATIONS: • Registration as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Province of O...
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Jacqueline Mitchell, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 - 4:00 PM - Offered for: Catherine Cook, Memorial Mass, requested by the family. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2018 - 10:00 AM - Offered for: Mike Smoke, Memorial Birthday Anniversary, requested by Hilda Smoke. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2018 - 7:00 PM - Offered for: Terry McDonald, Memorial Mass, from the funeral collection. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018 - 12:10 PM - Offered for: Thelbert Bigtree, Memorial Mass, from...
The DEADLINE to order a Green Food Bag for the month of DECEMBER is Friday, DECEMBER 7th, 2018 by 3:00 pm. All you need to do is stop in at the Community Health Office at Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io and pay $10.00 to place your order. It’s that simple! Please contact Carlee Oakes at 613-575-2341 ext. 3220 with any questions....
TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE — The Chief Referendum Officer (Chief Electoral Officer) Leona Benedict hereby gives notice of an upcoming referendum on the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Settlement Agreement, the ballot question for this referendum is: ‘As a Voter of the Mohawks of Akwesasne, do you: (a) Approve the terms and conditions of the Tsikaristisere/Dundee Claim Settlement Agreement initialed by the negotiators for the Mohawks of Akwesasne and Canada, which settles and releases the Tsi...
After receiving a lot of negative feedback on the Lucky Seven game played during radio bingo, CKON is going to remove Game #6 – the Lucky Seven game, from the game lineup effective January 1, 2019. In order to accommodate this request, Game #6 will be removed and games #1 through #5 will be moved up. A regular bingo game will become the new Game #1. This regular bingo will include using the free space to make a regular bingo win. The committee is mindful of how long it takes for a radio bingo game to be played and the Lucky Seven game was t...
Saturday, December 8, 2018 9:00am to 4:00pm Akwesasne Longhouse near Wild Bills. Proceeds for cookhouse and Midwinter Ceremony supplies. Beading supplies, traditional baskets, leathers, crafts, fresh ash washed corn, wood-stone carvings, maple syrup, memorabilia, local art works, sweetgrass & braids. Taco Sale 10-4pm with fresh baked chocolate cookie and drink....
MOHAWK COUNCIL OF AKWESASNE BY ELECTION/ KAWEHNOKE OFFICIAL NOMINATION RESULTS: Donna Delormier Dennis Chaussi Robert White Rosemary Square Victor Martin Allie Oakes-McCumber Vanessa Adams Lloyd Benedict, Sr. Fawn R. Cole-Leaf A By-Election for the District of Kawehnoke, for one (1) District Chief will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Kawehnoke Recreation Center from 9am to 5pm. Advance polls will be held on December 11, 2018 and December 18, 2018 by appointment only. Please call Leona Benedict Chief Electoral Officer at...
TSI TETEWATATKENS St. Regis Mohawk Senior Center 518-358-2963 Birthdays: Dec. 6th-Beatrice H. White Dec. 7th-John “Tony” Swamp Dec. 11th-Carol Lazore & Margaret Hamelin Dec. 12th-Beverly Lazore Dec. 13th-Lois Jordan Events: Dec. 6th – Chair Yoga-10:00; Kanien’keha Class-1:00; Shopping-1:00; Legal Aid-1:30; Dec. 7th – Virtual Bowling-10:30; Dec. 10th – Exercise Class-10:00; Virtual Bowling-10:30; Bingo-1:00; Dec. 11th – Massage-8:20; Chair Yoga-10:00; Box Lunch Bingo-11:30; Senior Club Meeting-12:30; Kanien’keha Class-1:00; Shopping-1:00;... Full story
Akwesasne Alzheimer Support Group meets at the Tri-District Elders building the second Thursday of every month. Please use the entrance for the Tri-District Elders building which is located on the Buckshot Road. What is a support group? It is a safe place for families, and those who suffer from dementia to come to share experiences and learn new information about the disease. Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. We will be having a potluck dinner during this session. If you are interested please...
Don’t read? Can’t read? Prefer not to read? Come to the library! We have audio books and DVDs available for loan. Love to read? We have books, magazines, and newspapers! Prefer to stay home? No problem – get a library card and you can access e-books and magazines from the comfort of your home. Hours: Mon & Fri 9-5, Tue & Thurs 9-5:30, Wed 9-6, Sat 10-2 After hours drop box available. Phone: 518-358-2240...
A petition to be named Executor in the Estate of Joseph C. Cree, late of Akwesasne, NY has been filed by Anita Smoyer 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 Joseph’s will or the appointment of Anita Smoyer as Executor. Objections must be filed with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court by December 30th, 2018. Notice is also hereby given to all potential creditors to the Estate of Joseph C. Cree who may have interest in said estate to present their i...
