A Voice from the Eastern Door
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CORNWALL – The Ontario Power Generation (OPG) hosted an evening with members of the Akwesasne community to celebrate Mohawk Culture. Held in several gardens at Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre on Second Street West, plenty of guests wandered the beautiful grounds, viewed the exhibits inside the Visitors Center and enjoyed two live readings outdoors. Under cloudy skies, but with warm breezes to keep everyone content, the early evening event featured local children's book authors, Ariana R...
Edit: This story was originally in the August 29, 2024 (42#34) incorrectly. We apologize for the error. We had a shell of a time at the MCA Environment Program's turtle release party held on Friday, August 23! A little rain didn't dampen our spirits as Akwesasronon gathered on Kawehno:ke to help return turtles to their natural habitat. 🐢 Snapping turtles, an at-risk species, need our help, and our dedicated Environment team has been working tirelessly to protect their eggs and boost ha...
On August 31, 2024, at approximately 12:42 p.m., New York State Police members responded to the Military Turnpike in the town of Altona for a body located in the northside ditch of the road. Troopers arrived on the scene and located a deceased male approximately 100 feet from a small bridge over a creek. The victim was identified as Dustin E. Oakes, age 34, of Hogansburg, NY. On September 1, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., an autopsy was performed at Glens Falls Hospital on Dustin E. Oakes by Forensic Pathologist Doctor Michael Sikirica. The...
By David Arquette. On the weekend of August 9th to the 11th, HETF Youth Group (YG) hosted the Haudenosaunee Youth & Elders Gathering on Climate Change (HY&EGCC) in Akwesasne Mohawk Nation Territory. We would start off Friday welcoming guests to Akwesasne and assisting them in getting to their lodging. Many of the guests would arrive in the late evening and into the night. It would be an eventful day as Akwesasne, and the North Country would face rapid flooding like never seen before. Initially,...
By Jorge Barrera. One of the key players allegedly behind a fatal cross-border human smuggling run that ended in the St. Lawrence River drowning deaths last March of nine people - including two young children - is currently facing an extradition request from the U.S. on a nine-count indictment, according to court records. Stephanie Square, 51, was arrested by Akwesasne Mohawk Police on the morning of Aug. 22 and remains in custody pending the outcome of the extradition process, which is being...
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: Sept. 5th-Beverly Freda Barney, Carolyn Durant & Rickey Hamelin Sept. 9th- Helen Sherwood & Maurice Herne Sept. 11th-Gail General Activities: Fri. Sept. N/A;...
Following the resounding success of last year’s event, which attracted between 3,000 and 4,000 attendees from across the region and beyond, we are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated launch of the 2024 Cornwall Culture Fest! Join us on Saturday, September 14th, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall for a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity. This year’s Cornwall Culture Fest promises to be an enriching experience, bringing together performers, exhibitors, workshops, and food vendors from various cultural background...
CORNWALL – The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) would like to advise the public that was have received numerous calls for service in regards to ongoing Grandparent Scams, and encourage families to speak with their loved ones about the risks of sending money to someone they do not know. Here are some ways you can help protect yourself when faced with an unknown caller: · Never offer information to the caller - If they prompt you with a question such as, “Do you know who this is?” simply say no and have them tell you. · Ask the caller for as many...
Submitted by: Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain East Suicide is a troubling topic that most of us would rather not deal with, but suicide is a reality, and it is more common than we would like to think. For over 20 years, World Suicide Prevention Day has been celebrated on September 10th to raise awareness of the issue, reduce stigma and encourage action to prevent suicide and suicidal behavior. Who is affected by suicide? The World Health Organization estimates that more than...
A Manitoba superior court judge has sentenced a serial killer to life in prison for the first-degree murders of four First Nations women in Winnipeg after hearing from the victims’ families and community leaders on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Jeremy Skibicki, 37, will not be able to apply for parole for at least 25 years – a punishment that King’s Bench Justice Glenn Joyal told the packed courtroom, overflowing with supporters, is the harshest in Canada. The four life sentences will be served concurrently. After a weeks-long trial, which began...
Our founder and CEO Chief Henry Red Cloud was asked to attend and say a few words during the gifting of a white buffalo calf to the Black Feather Buffalo Ranch On Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota yesterday afternoon. This bull calf was a gift to the Black Feather Buffalo Ranch on Pine Ridge Reservation. The gift came from Jared Westhoff from Zion White Bison Resort. The Oyate honored him with a quilt and a bundle of sage and lavender for his wife (pictured below). Our Founder and CEO...
The Deputy Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, issued the following statement on August 28, 2024: “We were made aware of charges of possession of child pornography being brought against a 58-year-old resident of Ohsweken. This is disturbing news, and we will do everything in our power to best support the community. We’re making additional mental health supports available immediately and are working closely with Six Nations leadership to determine and coordinate additional community and individual supports they need. Six Nations Police say...
A beloved 400-pound bear in a California town has been killed following an incident in which it attacked a woman, igniting calls for accountability and changes in how state and federal authorities manage the increasing population of habituated black bears. The bear, referred to as “Victor” by residents due to a distinctive v-shaped patch of light fur on his chest, had been a common sight in the Lake Mary area near Mammoth Lakes, often scavenging for food left out by campers during busy summer months. While some locals viewed his presence as...
DENVER, CO – The American Indian College Fund (College Fund) awarded its largest Full Circle scholarship cohort ever, with nearly 2,000 Native students receiving awards. The Full Circle Scholarship Program is open to any Native American U.S. citizen who is an enrolled member or descendant of an enrolled member of a state or federally recognized tribe. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 grade point average, and plan to enroll as a full-time student at a nonprofit, accredited college or university. The fall cohort of Full Circle scholars is a d...
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing the launch of the Debt Consolidation Tool, an innovative online tool available through farmers.gov that allows agricultural producers to enter their farm operating debt and evaluate the potential savings that might be provided by obtaining a debt consolidation loan with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) or a local lender. “Providing producers with options to structure their debt in a manner that affords them every opportunity to meet the goals of their agric...
The largest dam removal project ever undertaken in the United States is now complete, following the demolition of the last of four dams on the Klamath River. This milestone represents a significant victory for tribal nations along the Oregon-California border, who have fought for decades to restore the river to its natural state. The removal of the Iron Gate Dam, Copco Dams 1 and 2, and JC Boyle Dam will enable the region’s renowned salmon population to navigate freely through the Klamath River and its tributaries for the first time in over a...
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren said the message in amendments to strengthen a tribal law to regulate transportation of radioactive material across the Navajo Nation is “respect tribal sovereignty.” “Respect tribal sovereignty and work with us,” he said Thursday before signing amendments to the 2012 Radioactive and Related Substances, Equipment, Vehicles, Persons and Materials Transportation Act. “We are able to speak in English in this day and time,” he said. “We’ve got our own attorneys, our own lawyers, and they...
Visitors to Gray's Creek Conservation Area can learn about various native tree and shrub species through the Raisin Region Conservation Authority's (RRCA) self-guided arboretum tour. "Gray's Creek houses a variety of native tree and shrub species, each with unique characteristics, growing preferences, and uses," says Claudia Munafo, RRCA's Administrative and Outreach Assistant. "From the drought tolerant and fire-resistant bur oak that provides a food source to various birds and mammals, to the...
CANTON – Spending time in the water is great all year long. But sometimes it can lead to water inside the ears causing issues like swimmer’s ear. While outdoor swimming may be coming to an end for the season, many individuals will continue to be in pools during the cooler months. Being able to spend time swimming indoors or outside is a great way to move your body. For some people, swimming leads to extra water getting trapped in the ear canal and can unfortunately lead to ear infections. Rochester Regional Health ears, nose, and throat exp...
While taking in OPG's Celebration of Mohawk Creation, I had a chance to walk in their new 'gardens.' A grand opening was this past June at OPG, but the gardens are available to fully enjoy with everything in full bloom right now. The newly expanded Indigenous-themed garden is accessible to the public at OPG's Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre in Cornwall. This garden features a variety of plants and unique interpretive elements that hold cultural significance for the Haudenosaunee people. This...
By Amy Feiereisel. NCPR Community Engagement Reporter. North Country schools are adopting cell phone bans. Why is that, and how do they work? Cell phones bans in schools are a hot topic right now, and they’re picking up steam. Here in the North Country, in mid-August, the Lake Placid Central School District passed a ‘cell phone ban’ in their high school. It joins several other districts that have made a switch to a ‘phone free campus.’ Lake Placid take cues from students Before much of the state and national chatter began around cell phone ban...
Canton-based non-profit GardenShare’s annual Fight Hunger Fair is on Sunday, September 15th in Canton Village Park! This event combines GardenShare’s annual 5K with the presentation of their 2024 Growing Community Award, and the Veggie Adventure Run - a 1 mile course for children featuring exciting activities based on different aspects of our local food system. The Fight Hunger Fair helps support GardenShare’s vital programming, including the Bonus Bucks Program which doubles the buying power of lower-income community members to purchase local...
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College marked the start of classes on Monday with its fourth consecutive semester of increased enrollment. "Our faculty and staff are excited to welcome students and begin this new academic year on such a positive note," said college President Joe Keegan. "We are pleased to see such strong interest from the residents of our communities in attending the college, and we will continue to do all we can to support our students and help them be successful." T...
Today, the Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an online, streamlined application for some applicants starting in December. SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income and resources. The initial step – known as iClaim expansion – aims to establish a fully online, simplified iClaim application that leverages user-tested, pla...
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted. It is also a time to raise awareness about this urgently important crisis, discuss suicide prevention and to share messages of hope. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be c...
