A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The speaker of the House of Commons has granted a request by the NDP MP for Nunavut for an emergency debate on the recent deaths of six First Nations people after they had an interaction with police. "The lack of media coverage of these tragedies shows that systemic violence and deaths of Indigenous Peoples in Canada is normal and expected," said Lori Idlout in a letter sent to Speaker Greg Fergus on Monday. "After years of hearing about police reforms in the wake of Black Lives Matter, the...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne welcomed community members to join them for their Open House sessions this week. Their goal is for Akwesasronon to connect with MCA staff, explore their services, and win some amazing prizes. Many of MCA program and services offered short surveys and questionnaires to better understand the needs of Akwesasronon and to gain a better understanding of your priorities. The second MCA Open House was held on September 17 at the St. Regis Recreation Center from 10am to...
On Friday, September 13, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke released the following statement and targeted Kahnawake’s local community newspaper – The Eastern Door. MCK states it will no longer conduct business with The Eastern Door – ‘until the concerns of the community are addressed.’ The MCK PR reads, “The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) has become aware of a breach of trust that has occurred concerning the publication of information by a local media outlet that was intended solely for the community. At the Special Community meeting on th...
After a busy 2024 planting season, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is looking ahead to next spring by booking free site consultations with local property owners wanting to add 500 trees or more to their land. The RRCA offers a full-service planting program to help improve the native tree cover in its watershed jurisdiction in eastern Ontario. “During a site consultation, we assess the land’s characteristics, such as its topography, soil conditions, drainage, competing vegetation, and other notable features,” says Lisa Van De Li...
Where is the real transparency? The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake is playing a dangerous game using community members as pawns, and in this response from us, The Eastern Door, we will outline why you should be concerned about that. To put it frankly, the recent press release from the MCK is what you call gaslighting. They needed a scapegoat, so they chose us. They might not have a strong case against Chateauguay regarding the oil spill, and they aren’t confident in it, so they made us the targets for reporting on the content of last week’s mee...
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection warns New Yorkers of “friendly greeting” phishing scams, which are deceptive text messages from unknown senders that can lead to a scam. Phishing is a common technique that scammers use to send fraudulent communications that appear to come from a reputable or trusted source but are attempts to trick consumers into revealing personal information or to click on harmful links that can download malware to their devices. Phishing scams are usually performed through text messa...
SALMON RIVER VALLEY, NY – The Thrive Project with the Downtown Artist Cellar (DAC), a leading art gallery and community space, is thrilled to announce the second annual Salmon River Valley Plein Air Festival. This year’s event will feature over 20 talented plein air artists from around the region, each bringing their unique perspective to capture the stunning beauty of the Salmon River Valley. The festival is a celebration of art, nature, and community, showcasing the transformative power of creativity. Taking place from September 18th to Sep...
The St. Lawrence Seaway released new figures on its performance on September 16. As of the end of August, 19.5 million metric tons of cargo have been shipped on the St. Lawrence Seaway so far this navigation season – navigating directly through the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation. This tri-national system makes it a key supply chain link moving the goods that drive the North American economy. The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway System supports over 350,000 jobs across the U.S. and Canada, in a region that if it were its own country, would be the t...
Joe Francis, a local photographer who is often seen capturing exciting action shots of lacrosse games, recently captured the color, grandeur and excitement of the 2024 Akwesasne Powwow dancers. Indian Time is grateful for Joe's contributions to the paper with his excellent, high-quality photos for our readers to enjoy. Niawen Joe!...
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It's that time of the season – Back to School!!! With the smiles on these student's face – they look as excited as their parents! All local schools are back in session – the Akwesasne Freedom School, the Saint Regis Mohawk School, Salmon River Central, Massena Central, and all Ahkwesahsne Mohawk Board of Education; Tsi Snaihne, Akwesasne Mohawk School and Kana:takon. We 'schooled' sixty-one photos of Akwesasne's bright and promising youth. If you can't find your child in this story, just send...
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DRUMS Consolation 599 pts Eagle Flight Consolation 621 pts Old Style 4 624 pts Moose Town 3 632 pts Young Tribe 2 648 pts Snake Island 1 661 pts Under the Pines GOLDEN AGE 60+ WOMENS COMBINED 4 Oneida London, ON Donna Phillips 3 Ojibwe Wikwemikong, ON Viola Recollet 2 Onondaga Ohsweken Charlene Bomberry 1 Dakota Alderville First Nation Pat Smoke GOLDEN AGE 60+ MENS COMBINED 4 Mohawk Akwesasne Darrell Thompson 3 Mohawk Tecumseh Robert Isaacs 2 Ojibwe Walpole Island Mike Dashner 1 Ojibwe Alderville First Nation Bruce Smoke SENIOR MENS 40+ SMOKE...
By NCPR News The Adirondack Regional Blood Center and Stewart’s Shops are teaming up this month for “Give a Pint, Get a Pint.” Donors who give blood at participating locations in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and St. Lawrence counties will receive a certificate for a free pint of Stewart’s pre-packaged ice cream or gelato. Demand for blood donations is accelerating here in the North Country and across the U.S. One donated pint can save up to three lives. The Blood Center is sponsoring multiple drives throughout the region: - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We...
MASSENA – Air Products is proud to announce the first recipients of the inaugural Air Products Greater Massena Scholarship. Six students from St. Lawrence and Franklin counties were recognized for their academic achievements and future aspirations at a celebratory dinner in Massena, hosted by Air Products and the Northern New York Community Foundation. The scholarship fund, established through a $25,000 grant from the Air Products Foundation and administered by the Northern New York Community Fo...
The first ever Akwesasne Powwow that was held in Cornwall is considered a success by all accounts. And that's saying a lot – between Saturday's steady rain and Sunday's blustery winds, organizers moved the drummers and dancers inside the Ed Lumley Arena. Food vendors, craft and art vendors stayed outside and in front of Lamoureux Park's Lions Bandshell. Despite the not so accommodating weather – vendors greeted friends, relatives and visitors who poured in steadily despite the weather. Ins...
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