A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is pleased to announce that it has once again increased the tribal minimum wage for all tribal government employees. The new tribal minimum wage of $11.82 goes went into effect on Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 1, 2019 and will immediately benefit 136 employees of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s government operations. “Tribal employees are the organization’s greatest asset and we continue to review all opportunities to provide a competitive starting wage that reflects the cost of living,” stated the...
Name: Tehioweratase Phillip Robert White Born: June 14, 2018 Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Length: 19 inches Parents: Chantelle White, Joseph Lazore Siblings: Ranakarahawi, Konwaneronkwa, Rahtheronni and Raroniahawi Maternal Grandparents: Beatrice Johnson, Robert White Paternal Grandparents: Lucy Lazore, Joseph Lazore Sr....
Name: Aven Ronnie Mitchell Born: February 15, 2018 Weight: 8 lbs. 1.3 oz. Length: 19.5 inches Parents: Lauren Cree & Ross Mitchell Maternal Grandparents: Ralph & Carla Cree Paternal Grandparents: The late Ronnie Mitchell, Anita Mitchell, (Carl Mike Mitchell)...
Name: Bodhi Elizabeth Bradford Born: September 1, 2018 Weight: 8 lbs. 1 oz. Length: 21 inches Parents: Sue Ann Swamp and Colby Bradford Siblings: Charlize and Cydney Cook Maternal Grandparents: JoAnn and Ronnie Swamp Paternal Grandparents: Jamie Cole...
• Winter Storm Outlook - Winter storm conditions are possible in the next 2 to 5 days. • Winter Weather Advisory - Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous. When caution is used, these situations should not be life threatening. • Winter Storm Watch - Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. People in a watch area should review their winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions. • Winter Storm Warning - Life-threatening, severe winter conditi...
By Kaniehtonkie On an extremely cold morning fifty years ago in December 1968, about 50 Kanien'keháka, mostly women, gathered at the foot of the bridge on Kawehno:ke to protest. This protest proved pivotal in the movement of Native American/Aboriginal rights. It spurred protests on Alcatraz, the creation of Akwesasne Notes, the White Roots of Peace, the Native North American Travelling College and other notable organizations and civil rights protests. This protest, one of the first of its...
By Andy Gardner MASSENA -- Board of Education members appear to have made up their minds on whether the district should have an armed police officer with arrest power, and the debate at their Dec. 13 meeting centered on if the cop should be hired or contracted. The district is in the process of exploring how to add the law enforcement position with federal funding, which officials refer to as a “school resource officer.” Superintendent Pat Brady said hiring a retired officer, who would have to be one of the top three finishers on the Civil Ser...
Peacemaker So who is this guy, looking like he all Wyandot He ain’t no Mohawk, no most certainly not As I’m checking out the features on the young man’s face He looking like the people from that Huron place So I had to ask him “What you doing in our land?” “Maybe you just lost, or you don’t understand” “You see, we the Mohawk, we the Hotinoshonni” (1.) “We the ones that walk this land, and we the one and only” Well the words that he spoke, gave a better indication That his purpose to be here, was not of intimidation Then he started to talk...
Name: Darcie Shain Phillips Born: June 24, 2018 Where: Canmore, Alberta Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz. Parents: Jordan Phillips and Tyler Greene Grandparents: Heather Phillips & Darcy Day and Heather Green and Shane Greene...
Name: Maverick Michael Smoke Born: August 23, 2018 Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. Length: 19 1/2 inches Parents: Tia Mitchell and Quade Smoke Maternal Grandparents: Mary Jacobs and Dion Mitchell Paternal Grandparent: Rhonda Smoke Great Grandparents: Nancy and Artie Jacobs, Sarah and the late Teddy Mitchell, Jenny and Albert Thompson Great-Great Grandparents: Hilda and the late Mike Smoke...
• Turn OFF your snow blower if you need to clear a clog. If you need to remove debris or unclog snow, always turn off your snow blower. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before clearing any clogs or debris. • KEY SAFETY TIP: Never put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog snow or debris from your snow blower. Your hands should never go inside the auger or chute. Make sure the snow blower is in the off position before addressing any clogs. • Only use your snow blower in visible condi...
NEW YORK – Attorney General Underwood announced a lawsuit against Target Corporation, Walmart Inc., and importer LaRose Industries, for allegedly committing thousands of violations of multiple New York laws governing the safety of children’s toys sold in the state. The action stems from testing conducted by the Attorney General’s office that found “Cra-Z-Jewelz” jewelry-making kits that were imported by LaRose and sold by the retailers Target and Walmart in New York, contained parts with lead levels up to 10-times higher than the federal l...
Name: Emma August Anderson Redstar Born: September 22, 2018 (two months ahead of schedule) Weight: 3 lbs. Length: 40 cm. Parents: Jason Anderson and January Redstar Totas: Brigitte Phillips & Teddy Square, Jason Anderson & Sharlann Diabo...
Name: Heaven Agnes Gorrow Born: September 13, 2018 Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz. Length: 19 1/2 inches Parents: Dane Gorrow & Brittany Gorrow Brothers: Deacan Silver, Liam Martin, Kaleb Martin Paternal Grandparents: Inez Cook and Mark Gorrow Paternal Great-Grandparents: Agnes Cook and the late Joseph Cook, the late Allan Gorrow and Yvonne Jock Maternal Grandparents: Kamie & Tony Swamp and Bobbie Martin & Sylvia Bero Maternal Great-Grandparents: the late Nancy Martin Comins and the late Louis Martin,...
At the Nicandri Nature Center 19 Robinson Bay Road, Massena, NY Nature themed day camp for ages 6-12. Dec 26 - 10am-1pm - Intro to birding (learn to use binoculars, identify birds, make a bird call and bird feeder, and more!) Dec 27 - 10am-1pm - Cold weather survival skills! Cook on a campfire, make a shelter, and head out on an outdoor adventure. December 28 - 10am-1pm - Nature Art Day Fun, hands on activities indoors and out. Kids should bring outdoor clothing and a lunch. Please call or message on Facebook to register kids in advance (315)...
The United States has refused to take any responsibility for 7-year-old Maya Q’eqchi’ Guatemalan Jakelin Caal The Indian Law Resource Center would like to express our deep sadness and concern at the recent death of Jakelin Caal Maquin, a 7-year-old Maya Q’eqchi’ girl from Guatemala who died while in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at a medical facility in El Paso, Texas. According to reports by NBC, the Associated Press, and the Washington Post, the United States refused to take any blame for her death, despite Jakelin not rec...
• Do winter activities that are fun. Weather that adults consider to be “messy” can be a huge canvas for children and their imaginations. Snow balls, snow forts and trees covered in snow offer a wealth of opportunities for children to explore and experiment in our living landscapes. • Encourage exploration. Ask your child to look at how the landscape changes with the seasons. Talk about what happens after leaves fall, when snow arrives, when it’s windy, and more, linking these seasonable changes with basic science about clouds, rainfall,...
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Iehiá:tons: Jaclyn Hall ''Iawentanawéhne tánon wenhniseriióhne shonkiahia'ksthseró:kten nó:nen ne Shakohstón:ha wá:rawe ne Ahkwesáhshne wahshakó:ken akwé:kon ne ratiksa'okón:'a. Shakohstón:ha tonkié:renhte wa'thá:ta'ne Entákta nikahá:wi ne Ohstoronòn:ke Ratisotà:r Tsi Ronkia'tarohrókstha (American Legion) ne Kentsia'kowáhne kióhton niiohwistá:'e tsi niió:re ne énkie ní:kare. Ne Tekanerahtákhen raotihnhá:tshera akwé:kon wahonwanahshentónhkwen ahonten'nikonhró:ri wahonwanate'shén:nen ahonwanat...
Honour Roll (80%-up) Kahneshiostha Benedict Raniehtenhawi Benedict Talia Cook Tyren Cook Christopher David Iehsas Day-Montour Seanna Jacobs Kanietahere Jacobs-Otter Tanice Jock Drayson Mitchell-Cook Teeweewes Swamp Grace Point Kyrin VanEvery Principals List (74.5%-79.9%) Joseph Barnes Tsiwahsontiio Beauvais Havana Benedict Mackenzie Benedict Davis Cook Lazore Jace Cook Macy David Joseph George Ionatarishon Kirby Brittany Lazore Ohsenadekha Mitchell Tia Perkins Angelina Roundpoint Laney Tahy Tehoionwake Thompson Tayler White...
Name: Teiakoswathe Marilyn Skylar Mitchell Born: November 7, 2018 Time: 3:12pm Weight: 7 lbs. 5 oz. Length: 20 inches Parents: Hailey Diabo and Iawentanawen Cash Mitchell...
Name: Oceanna Elaine White Born: August 25, 2018 Weight: 8 lbs. 1.7 oz. Length: 20 1/2 inches Mother: Rae-Ann White Big Brothers: Bentley Russell and Grayson White Paternal Grandfather: the late Gary M. White Maternal Grandmother: Terry A. Knepp...
Two Akwesasronon have been arrested and charged relating to an incident on December 12, 2018. Dalton J. White, 21 and Dillon J. White, 22, were arrested by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police, charged and arraigned in the Bombay Town Court and being held in the Franklin County Jail on are held in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond pending further court action. Dalton J. White, 21, was charged Monday by Tribal Police with first-degree burglary and second-degree assault, both felonies....
