A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Kaniehtonkie. Onkwe is well known in Akwesasne for providing an abundance of garden-fresh produce to community members. You'll recognize the founding member Nelson Jook parked along Route 37 with a truck load, if not a tractor trailer full of whatever vegetable is fresh, ripe and ready for eating. This past weekend, Onkwe hosted their second Medicine Gathering Symposium. Over two days community members and visitors had the opportunity to participate in herbal medicine making workshops, hear...
UNCEDED COAST SALISH TERRITORIES - Beginning on October 15, 2024, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal will hear a historic case about the rights of Deaf people in federal prison. It is widely acknowledged that Deaf people in prison face extreme isolation, which has severe psychological effects and makes it much harder for them to access and succeed on parole. Correctional Service Canada ("CSC") currently has no policy outlining how they will accommodate people with disabilities in prison, and in particular people who are Deaf. They also have no...
The Clarkson University Board of Trustees has officially commenced the search for the institution’s 19th president since its founding in 1896 in upstate New York, seeking a visionary and collaborative leader to guide the historic STEM powerhouse into a new era of innovation, academic distinction and strategic growth. In a series of key stakeholder communications initiated earlier today, Chair of the Clarkson University Board of Trustees Nancy D. Reyda ‘81, Managing Director & COO of Global Operations and Technology, Bank of NY Mellon (Re...
Shamattawa First Nation, which has been under a boil water advisory since 2018, and its Chief Jordna Hill are pursuing the case for all First Nations members countrywide whose community was subject to a drinking water advisory in effect on or after June 20, 2020. Shamattawa First Nation in northern Manitoba is seeking a judgment that Canada has a legal duty to ensure First Nations have access to potable water, as part of this class-action lawsuit filed in 2022. The question of whether Canada has a legal duty to provide First Nations with safe...
Atlanta, GA – In a significant victory for tribal sovereignty, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the District Court’s ruling and reinstated the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s claims to stop the ongoing desecration of Hickory Ground, a sacred ceremonial and burial site within the Nation’s historical treaty territory and homelands. “This is a monumental victory for our Nation and for tribal sovereignty as a whole,” said David Hill, Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. “The Eleventh Circuit’s decision reaffirms our N...
IQALUIT, NU – Everyone deserves access to healthy and affordable food, no matter where they live. Rising costs are a reality for people across Canada, and this is especially true in isolated northern communities, where food and essential items are often transported long distances. Nutrition North Canada (NNC) is a part of the Government of Canada's response to food security in the North and it strives for continuous improvement to make the subsidy program more meaningful to those it impacts. At the fifth annual Arctic and Northern Policy F...
Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Key items discussed in the public session are as follows; staff and Climate Survey Report. Superintendent of Human Resources Chad Brownlee and Research Officer Kathleen Moss updated Trustees on the findings of the 2024 Staff Climate Survey, which was administered to all staff in April 2024. The data is important to inform board policies and practices, track goals and monitor progress outlined in the board’s strategic plan. Some of the findings of th...
Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education and Training Institute proudly announced the approval of their organizational review by the Indigenous Advanced Education and Skills Council (IAESC), making them the fifth Indigenous institute in Ontario to be able to develop and offer its own diploma, certificate, and degree programs. Congratulations to everyone involved in this incredible milestone! The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education were honored to welcome MPP Nolan Quinn for his first visit to an...
The Department of Health's (DOH) Land-Based Healing Program would like to welcome LaToya Rourke to the team. LaToya brings a wealth of knowledge and experience into her new role. LaToya Wahientha Rourke is a proud member of the Wolf Clan from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. She currently resides in the community with her husband Matthew Thompson and their five children. LaToya brings extensive traditional knowledge, cultural teachings, and academic knowledge to her new role of Land-Based Healing...
By Andy Gardner. MASSENA – An Akwesasne woman who was arrested at a protest in May told a judge that she has no intention of participating in the proceedings against her. Kimberly A. Terrance, 41, appeared in Massena Town Court on Tuesday afternoon in front of Town Justice Joseph Brown on charges of misdemeanor sixth-degree conspiracy and trespass, which is a violation. She was arrested with seven other people May 21 on Barnhart Island. The group was opposing a proposed Mohawk land claim settlement. State troopers made arrests after one of t...
The MCA Department of Health would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Inés Colmegna to the Medical Care team. Dr. Colmegna is a Rheumatologist and will be seeing patients in the Akwesasne Medical Clinic, located in the Kanonhkwa'tsheri:io Health Facility. Dr. Colmegna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University, a clinician in the Division of Rheumatology at the McGill University Health Centre, a Scientist in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity Global Health P...
By ITC. The Navajo Nation is continuing its efforts to locate and help tribal members who were victimized by fraudulent sober living homes in Arizona that specifically targeted Indigenous communities. Vulnerable tribal members were lured with false promises of treatment for substance abuse. Instead of receiving the care they were promised, they were caught in a scam that defrauded Arizona’s Medicaid program of nearly $3 billion. Thousands were left struggling with untreated addiction and stranded far from home, many on the streets, while t...
Follow These Tips to Donate Wisely and Avoid Charity Scams In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers to be cautious of charity scams, which supports Governor Kathy Hochul’s efforts to assist communities affected by these disasters. Charity scams can happen at any time, but they are more prevalent after a natural disaster or emergencies when scammers prey on the kindness of unsuspecting individuals seeking to help others. On many occasions, sca...
CORNWALL – A tragic structure fire occurred early this morning in Cornwall, Ontario, resulting in the loss of one life. The Cornwall Fire Service responded to the emergency call at approximately 3:50 AM on Monday, October 14, 2024, at a residential property on Walton Street. Upon arrival, firefighters did not initially encounter smoke or flames. However, during a primary search of the property, smoke and flames were subsequently discovered. Despite their swift and courageous efforts, one individual was found deceased inside the home. The n...
POTSDAM – SUNY Potsdam has been rated No. 5 in a new ranking of the Best and Affordable Online Master of Education Programs in New York, published by Teacher Certification Degrees. SUNY Potsdam came in at No. 5 on two lists: 33 Best Online Master of Education Programs in New York 16 Most Affordable Master of Education Programs in New York TeacherCertificationDegrees.com ranks programs based on affordability, not-for-profit status, national accreditation, and the number of program tracks available. They also take into consideration other t...
OTTAWA – Colonial borders have had profound impacts on Indigenous Peoples. They have put stress on families, kinship, cultural ties, traditional practices, language preservation and revitalization, governance, and economic opportunities. For some communities – Akwesasne included, are separated by the Canada–United States border, these impacts are felt on a daily basis. To address these challenges and to further advance reconciliation, as a first step, the Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced tempo...
In Indian Country, major election years bring a deluge of messaging that “voting is sacred,” as then-Congresswoman and current Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said during the 2020 Democratic National Convention. The push to get out the Native vote is strong; it’s sometimes credited for swinging the 2020 election for Joe Biden. Every election cycle, Native communities and individuals grapple with a web of dilemmas: Are polling stations accessible? Are any of the candidates not directly hostile to Indigenous interests? Is voting in American elect...
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 9:30 am to reserve a meal. MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - Club dues for 2024: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Oct. 17th-Inez Cook Oct. 18th-Loretta Bero Oct. 19th-Shirley Jacobs & Mark E. Jacobs Oct. 22nd-Sharon Loran Oct. 23rd-Vicki Beeson Oct. 24th-Virginia Plante... Full story
NEW TOWN, ND – Over the past few weeks the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation’s emergency services have been working in collaboration with an array of partners to contain the Bear Den fire near Mandaree. As of Tuesday morning, the fire was 85% contained, after burning over 12,000 acres on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. MHA Nation’s Emergency Operation Center—the first of its kind in Indian Country—has been working alongside federal agencies, North Dakota National Guard, the state highway patrol, Governor Burgum’s Office and others to p...
POTSDAM – The brand new 108,000-square-foot Regional Care Pavilion at Canton-Potsdam Hospital, including the main entrance, officially opened to the public this morning, Tuesday, October 15, 2024. The new main entrance is designed for easy car-to-door access upon arrival at the Hospital from Grove Street. The covered main entrance protects patients and visitors from the ever-changing weather in the St. Lawrence Region and, in turn, offers a more comfortable and welcoming initial patient e...
POTSDAM – Rochester Regional Health's St. Lawrence team is pleased to announce the career advancement of team member Niki Perkins from Registered Nurse (RN) to a Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC). Perkins is working as a Surgical Services FNP-BC at Canton-Potsdam Hospital (CPH) at 50 Leroy Street, Potsdam. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Utica University, and previously earned her nursing degree at SUNY Canton, both in New York. She is a life-time member of t...
MALLORYTOWN LANDING – The Honorable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, announced his support of the Indigenous Stewardship Policy—prior to participating in a Ceremony at Thousand Islands National Park to honor and enact the policy with members of the Mohawks of Akwesasne and members of the Parks Canada Indigenous Stewardship Circle. This policy, which recognizes and supports Indigenous stewardship in all places Parks Canada plays a role in administering, will strengthen the...
Cornwall, ON – A 17-year-old youth of St. Regis, Quebec, was arrested on Oct. 10, 2024, and charged with assault. It is alleged on Sept. 26, 2024, the youth assaulted another individual known to her. Police were contacted and an investigation ensued. On Oct. 10, 2024, the youth attended police headquarters to address the matters. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly, and held for a bail hearing. Her name was not released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act....
CORNWALL – Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is asking everyone coming to the hospital, whether for care, an appointment, or to visit a loved one, to please wear a mask in all care and appointment areas, waiting rooms, and at the bedside when visiting. If you are feeling sick, please consider staying home unless you are coming for treatment or emergency care. If you do come to the hospital, remember to wear a mask to help protect our patients. Free medical grade masks are available at all CCH entrances and throughout departments. We also e...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service and the MCA Environment Program are notifying the community of a possible wildcat sighting that was reported on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island) on Monday, Oct. 21, 2024 in the area of the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The exact species of the wildcat is unknown. Bobcats are common in our region and pose little threat. Cougars are considerably larger, and while they are extremely shy, making them a rare sighting, they are occasionally reported in southern Ontario. Due to their size, they pose more risk to pets or liv...
