A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Andy Gardner. AKWESASNE - All charges have been dismissed against seven of the eight people who were arrested May 21 on Barnhart Island while protesting in opposition to a proposed land claim settlement between tribal authorities and New York state. Following a complaint from the New York Power Authority, state police arrested seven activists and a local journalist covering the event and charged them all with misdemeanor sixth-degree conspiracy and trespass, a violation. One of the...
Grade 3 Honor Roll Easton McMahon, Haylee Cook Abigail Griffith, Christopher Dillabough, Emelia Patterson, Janaya Cook - Papineau, Laila Rockwell Ellie Martin, Hendrix Fluegge Grade 4 Honor Roll Analyse Guadalupe, Megan Windoloski Winter David Harris Zayden Robinson Grade 5 Honor Roll Camille Jacobs, Jaxon Lashomb, Kenadie Buckshot, Nicole Heath Jayonna Mitchell, Lainey Oakes Jaylah Lane, Presley Gray Grade 3 High Honor Roll Cole Dow Belle Dillabough, Myleigh Rollins Grade 4 High Honor Roll Teharonhiawakon Harper Durant , Nolan Bryant Grade 5...
CHAMPLAIN – U .S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in collaboration with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), will adjust hours of operation for 38 ports of entry (POEs) along the U.S. northern border, beginning at midnight, Jan. 6, 2025. This will allow CBP to enhance border security while facilitating legitimate cross-border trade and travel. CBP officers will be deployed to busier ports of entry, enabling the agency to use its resources most effectively for its critical national security and border security missions. These a...
POTSDAM - Nearly 300 student and faculty musicians from SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music will kick off the holiday season on Sunday, Nov. 24, with the 2024 Crane Candlelight Concert. This year's concert will sprinkle in favorite melodies from holiday films and television specials, alongside classic hymns and works, for a nostalgic and festive performance. SUNY Potsdam and The Crane School of Music invite the public to join for this free family-friendly event. The performance will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24, in the Helen M. Hosmer...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health has announced Dr. Saylor, their esteemed pediatrician in the Clinical Care Sector, will be concluding his service at all clinics after more than a decade of dedicated work in our community. Dr. Saylor will maintain his regular routine/schedule until his departure. Dr. Saylor’s final day of service is March 27, 2025. Dr. Saylor has been an integral part of MCA’s Primary Care Team since January 2012, providing pediatric care to the Akwesasne community. According to the MCA annou...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Emergency Measures Program (EMP) staff is committed to supporting Akwesasne during times of crisis, and they are deeply grateful for their many partners, including the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD), who are always ready to step in when assistance is needed. This dedicated team of volunteers works tirelessly, available 24/7, 365 days a year, responding to emergencies with unwavering commitment. EMP recognizes and appreciates the selfless...
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has announced its national strike on Friday, November 15 at 12:01AM putting over 55,000 Canada Post workers on strike. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) decision to strike was described as a “difficult” one and one that was made after more than a year of negotiations with their employer. Canada Post’s operations are shut down, affecting millions across the country. Akwesasne’s postal delivery has ceased. The St. Regis/Kana:takon post office location remains open but with minimal service...
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Tens of thousands crowded the streets in New Zealand's capital, Wellington, on Tuesday. The throng of people, flags aloft, had the air of a festival or a parade rather than a protest. They were marching to oppose a law that would reshape the county's founding treaty between Indigenous Māori and the British Crown. But for many, it was also a celebration of a resurging Indigenous language and identity that colonization had once almost destroyed. A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejec...
National Nurse Practitioner Week is held annually every November in celebration of these exceptional healthcare providers. Nurse practitioners play a vital role in our healthcare system, and we take this time to celebrate Nurse Practitioners (NP) Week. NP Week is held annually every November to celebrate the incredible work NP's do and to celebrate their contributions to our healthcare system, especially in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. NP's receive extended education and...
Meaghan McDougald The MCA Department of Health's Mental Health & Wellness Sector would like to extend a warm welcome to its new Mental Health Therapist, Meaghan McDougald, M. Ed., RP (Qualifying). Meaghan joins the Mental Health & Wellness team with an extensive and comprehensive background in mental health. Meaghan is a qualifying psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She has roots in the surrounding areas of the Cornwall community, having attended Holy...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is scheduling a community meeting on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1pm at the Kanatakon School to provide an update on the pending proposed Settlement Agreement in the New York State land claim. After many years of negotiations, and the most recent submissions to the Judge/Magistrate, the parties have reported: Franklin and St. Lawrence counties are ready to approve the settlement; New York State and its agencies are ready to approve the settlement; The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council (SRMT) is ready...
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) announced a $1 million workforce development grant opportunity for organizations that serve transgender, gender non-conforming, and non-binary (TGNCNB) individuals. The release of this funding opportunity marks Transgender Awareness Week, which runs November 13 through 19. This grant, first announced in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State Agenda, is part of the Governor's $12.25 million investment for the Lorena Borjas Transgender and Non-Binary Wellness and Equity Fund, continuing to build...
The Portraits of Service exhibit paired talented artists with individuals who have made significant contributions to Potsdam community and in the North Country. Through this partnership, artists learned about the life and work of a community member dedicated to bettering our region. Using these personal narratives as inspiration, the paired artists created an original piece of art that reflects and honors the service and commitment of their partnered community member. The opening reception was h...
By Amelia Schafer. ICT. RAPID CITY, S.D. – Early Tuesday morning, news broke that South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, a decision that’s raised red flags for Native people in South Dakota, but also may provide an avenue for change. “We need to come together now, more than ever,” Oglala Sioux Tribe President Frank Star Comes Out said during a public intertribal meeting Nov. 13. “I’m hoping we have a better governor in South Dakota that...
CORNWALL, ON / WASHINGTON D.C. – St. Lawrence Seaway reported its October performance figures, with cargo shipments reaching 28 million metric tons since the start of the navigation season. Although this represents a slight decrease compared to the same period last year, October saw a positive uptick over September’s results, underscoring the Seaway’s role in supporting the North American supply chain. “In October, the Seaway System saw a noticeable increase in cargo movements,” said Adam Tindall-Schlicht, Administrator, Great Lakes St. Lawrenc...
On a crisp, bright November morning, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority’s (RRCA) Scott Braithwaite and Claudia Munafo are traveling across the RRCA’s watershed jurisdiction in eastern Ontario. They stop at nine different locations by the Raisin, Beaudette, Garry, and Delisle rivers, where, armed with a bucket on a rope and a state-of-the-art water quality probe, they capture water samples and harvest select data, including oxygen levels, temperature, turbidity, and water conductivity. The collected water samples are sent to a lab for ana...
OSAGE RESERVATION, OKLA – The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) donates 20 acres of ancestral Osage lands, in the state now known as Missouri, back to Osage Nation. NARF Executive Director John E. Echohawk and Director of Development Donald M. Ragona came to the Osage Reservation on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 to sign over the deed alongside Osage Nation Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear, Assistant Principal Chief Raymond Redcorn, Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Andrea Hunter, Attorney General Clint Patterson, Assistant Attorney General Adam T...
Secretary Mosley: “I encourage all New Yorkers to read and follow our tips from the Division of Consumer Protection to help protect themselves from scams and ensure they have a safe and happy holiday.” The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers tips to avoid scams while shopping online this holiday season. In 2023, consumers spent $273.3 billion online during the holiday season nationwide. This year, the National Retail Foundation expects almost one third of consumers’ holiday shopping will be...
VANCOUVER, BC – The taps have been turned on at Red Slough in one of the largest salmon restoration projects in Western Canada due to the efforts of the Katzie First Nation, BC Parks Foundation, Age of Union, and other conservation and community partners. "This is a very special moment," says Rick Bailey, an elected councilor for Katzie First Nation. "My highest priority as a councilor is fish and wildlife. Because here at Katzie First Nation, we refer to the salmon as family. They're part of o...
Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Director of Education Ron Ferguson presented the 2023-24 Annual Report to the Board of Trustees during the November 13 organizational board meeting. This report, submitted annually to the Ministry of Education, details the strategic initiatives undertaken in the 2023-24 school year, showcases the progress made in reaching goals set by the UCDSB, and celebrates the accomplishments of students and staff. The report is organized around five key areas of focus, with Ferguson providing specific examples to...
In late October, two monks named Venerable Nyima Tsering and Venerable Tenzin Shakya began making a mandala at the Richard F. Brush Gallery – SLU, in Canton. Each day, the monks would start their day with prayers and meditation to initiate the mandala. Eat day their daily schedule looked like this: 10:00 prayers, 10:15 pouring sand, 12:00 lunch, 1:00 pouring sand, followed by tea at 4pm. The Gallery was open Mondays through Sundays for visitors and onlookers to view the incredible process of mak...
Indian Time Newspaper is officially closing it doors on December 19, 2024. After 41+ years and over 2000 issues, the staff of Indian Time has decided to shut down. Indian Time Newspaper is one of the longest serving independent newspapers in the North Country, serving the community of Akwesasne, our surrounding neighbors, our neighbors to the north – Cornwall, and across the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. It’s been challenging for the past several years, from losing our beloved manager Helen Lazore, to never closing during the Covid pandemic, com...
By Kaniehtonkie. American Legion Post officers and members of the American Legion Post 1479 gathered on a windy day on November 11, 2024, at 11:00AM to honor all veterans who have served their country. Commander Mike Cook paid tribute to veterans, emphasizing the debt of gratitude owed to them for their sacrifices that have ensured the freedom and safety of the nation. He expressed deep appreciation for the veterans' bravery and the high price they paid for the nation's freedom. Brendan White, "...
Hundreds of community members and our surrounding neighbors wound their way to Tsi Snaihne to visit "Christmas Enchantment" at the Snye Recreation Center. Syne Recreation members worked tirelessly for days to bring this all together as their biggest fundraiser of the year. With over 35 trees decorated to match any Christmas fantasy land, three took on their own personality with themes rivaling the North Pole. With tools, furniture, cash, gift certificates, fishing gear, appliances and outdoor...
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