A Voice from the Eastern Door
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OGDENSBURG, NY - SLC Arts is thrilled to announce the opening of a new exhibition at the Montpelier Gallery, located at Ogdensburg Free Academy, 1100 State Street. The exhibition is curated by OFA alum, Erica Kelso, and is the first in a new annual series of gallery shows. "Nourishing Waters: Sustaining Our Stories" invited artists to explore the vital role of our waterways in the North Country region and their profound impact on our lives and communities. Exhibiting artwork celebrates the...
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 July 18th-Gary Burnham July 19th-John Jack Leaf & Barbara LaDue July 20th-Doris Benedict July 23rd- Johanne Jackson July 24th-Mary Frego & Louis (Butch)...
By Isaac White The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's recent general election has sparked significant controversy and discontent among community members. A multitude of appeals challenging the election results led to public hearings by the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board. Reports of procedural errors, allegations of improper practices, and the exclusion of long-time voters have led to widespread calls for a thorough investigation. During the recent hearings, numerous individuals shared their experiences and frustrations, highlighting the need for...
On July 11, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service attempted to make a traffic stop in the district of Tsi Snaihne. The vehicle failed to stop for police. Two AMPS patrol cars were involved in the traffic stop attempt. While fleeing, the suspect vehicle and a patrol car made contact with each other. The suspect vehicle then departed the roadway into the ditch. Police rendered first aid assistance, on scene. The suspect and officer were not seriously injured. The suspect was transported to a local hospital and released. The suspect has been c...
By Lucy Grindon. Report for America Corps Member in Canton, NY. NCPR. Climate change is making the North Country warmer and wetter. Extreme precipitation has increased by 20% or more throughout the Northeast over the last century or so, according to federal data. All that water is damaging homes, property, and agricultural fields. It’s also causing an unexpected problem for museums. Cathy Tedford directs the Brush Art Gallery at St. Lawrence University in Canton. She's worked there for over three decades. But last year, she saw something new i...
Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada for the second consecutive time. Accreditation Canada is a non-profit, independent organization that assesses healthcare facilities across the country against a set of national quality and safety standards. Exemplary Standing is the highest standing awarded by Accreditation Canada, reserved only for those who exceed the fundamental accreditation requirements. Surveyors from Accreditation Canada travelled to CCH in May...
By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. EcoWatch. The climate crisis is not only having an impact on temperatures, weather and environment, it’s also affecting the length of a day, according to a new study. Global heating is causing polar ice to melt, which is altering how fast Earth rotates, making each day longer. It is a shift that will accelerate as long as humans continue to burn fossil fuels that produce planet-warming greenhouse gases. “We can see our impact as humans on the whole Earth system, not just locally, like the rise in temperature, but...
The weather was perfect for a powwow, and thousands took advantage of the clear skies and hot weather. Gathered at one of largest pow-wows in the east and held in Kahnawake, on Saturday July 13 and Sunday 14, 2024, dancers, drummers, singers, along with craft and art vendors and the beloved powwow food vendors. Gordon Nicotine-Sands held the spot of emcee, Arena Director – Dale Matasawagon, Head Veteran – Ray Deer, Head – Judge Tasha Thompson, Smoke Dance Signer – Cam Hill and Host Drum – Young...
Eighteen California tribes will receive almost $20 million in grants to address the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person crisis in the state. On Wednesday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the grant award for funding to help investigations, develop culturally based prevention strategies, improve responses to human trafficking, supply culturally appropriate support services to families, and improve cooperation and communication on jurisdictional issues with local, state, federal and tribal law enforcement. The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuill...
WADDINGTON – As the Bassmaster Elite Series gears up for its highly anticipated season finale, scheduled for August 15-18 at Waddington’s Whitaker Park, final local preparations are underway. This prestigious event is a highlight of the season, drawing 103 elite anglers to compete on the St. Lawrence River. The tournament not only promises thrilling competition but also celebrates the community with a host of engaging activities. Families are invited to join in the excitement with free Family Outdoor Days on August 17 and 18, from 11 a.m. to...
The House Appropriations Full Committee passed an Interior bill that includes $8.56 billion for IHS and $99.99 million for Urban Indian Health. On July 9, 2024, the House Appropriations Full Committee passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 appropriations bill for Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, which was previously approved by the House Subcommittee on June 28, 2024. The bill authorizes $8.56 billion for the Indian Health Service (HIS) – an increase of $1.6 billion from FY24 and $361.64 million above the President’s request. The bil...
Malone, NY – The Downtown Artist Cellar is proud to present "Inclusion," an exhibition showcasing the works of two esteemed Adirondack artists, Annoel Krider and Sue Burdick Young. The exhibit opens with a reception on Friday, July 12th, from 5-7 pm and runs until August 10th, 2024, at 410 East Main Street, Malone, NY. About Annoel Krider: Annoel Krider, born into an artistic family, pursued her passion for art through various mediums. With a BA in Art Education, she has studied weaving with a Mayan Indian in Cuernavaca, Mexico, at the S...
AKWESASNE – In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act; the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk is providing notification to membership of the proposed amendments to the Judicial Oversight Commission Ordinance. Tribal members are encouraged to review and submit comments on the proposed amendment during a 30-day comment period that ends on Seskéha/August 14, 2024. The change is to allow quorum of the Judicial Oversight Commission at two (2) members instead of three (3) to make decisions. The Judicial Oversight Commission was first adopted by...
A local basket maker was contacted about a year ago by Leah Shenandoah Assistant Professor Faculty of Design at the OCAD University in Toronto. Leah, who is also a PhD candidate at Cornell University majoring in apparel design with minors in Indigenous Studies, Ethnography, and Neuroscience, sought Shirelle Jacob's assistance on a significant project. Shenandoah is currently completing her dissertation research titled "Regalia: Resurgence and Resistance - Indigenous Fashion & Activism"...
On Tuesday, July 16, the former Grand Chief of the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne announced that District Chief Cindy Francis-Mitchell was appointed to serve as Acting Grand Chief. Acting Grand Chief Francis-Mitchell will fulfill the Grand Chief's daily duties and ensure our leadership and community services continue until the next Council is sworn in. MCA 2024 elections are under review as the Office of the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board sorts out the numerous appeals. The OAEAB is held two...
By Maya Pontone. Hyperallergic While the arts and culture sectors contribute 7.4% of New York’s economy, a majority of artists in the state earn significantly less than the living wage and lack financial security, according to data from a newly released survey. The survey results were published at the end of May by Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY), a $125 million initiative that kicked off in 2021 to provide monthly guaranteed income and work opportunities for artists living across the Empire State. Primarily funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Fou...
Artists of all disciplines living and working in The North Country in Northern New York are encouraged to apply to participate in this free entrepreneurial program to be presented by the St. Lawrence County Arts Council in Canton, NY, from September 26 – 29. The NYSCA/NYFA Artist as Entrepreneur Program is an intensive professional development opportunity that serves artists and creatives of all disciplines (including visual, literary, and performing arts, among others). This 3.5-day program delves into the fundamental principles of s...
Today, the Social Security Administration announced that customers who created an online account (e.g., my Social Security account) before September 18, 2021, will soon be required to transition to a Login.gov account to continue access to their online services. Over five million of these account holders have already transitioned to Login.gov. The agency is making the changes to simplify the sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards while providing safe and secure access to online services. “my Social Security is a safe...
Retail employees of Ontario’s government-owned monopoly on liquor and most wine sales have been on strike since Friday, July 5. The LCBO website offered this update, “After several months of collective bargaining with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) in hopes of reaching a fair and equitable agreement, LCBO is disappointed that the union has initiated a strike – the first in our long history in Ontario. LCBO is committed to maintaining the highest standards of service that we can during this challenging time. We have plans...
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) and Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) are pleased to announce that RRCA’s Cooper Marsh Conservation Area has fully reopened after the completion of extensive repairs to the 673-acre Marsh’s system of ring dykes thanks to provincial funding secured by DUC. “We are incredibly grateful for our decades-long partnership with DUC,” says Jacques Massie, Vice-Chair of the RRCA’s Board of Directors. “We are thrilled to reopen the complete 12-kilometre nature trail system to visitors, where they will be abl...
AKWESASNE – July 17, 2024. Verizon will be conducting a survey of network facilities in the Hogansburg-Akwesasne area starting on July 22, 2024. The surveying will include collecting information about facilities located on poles and/or below ground. Trained Verizon surveyors will be visiting the Territory at specific equipment locations to review and document information, which may include taking photographs. The survey work will not include any physical disruption to lands such as digging and should not be a disturbance to residents. The t...
Metalsmith Margaret Jacobs will offer 3-hour participatory AM & PM workshops (by preregistration) on July 26 and 27 for those looking for an immersive and unusual hands-on experience. Jacobs is known for her bold steel sculpture and powder-coated jewelry. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe various components of the artist's creative process, including patterning and cutting with a plasma cutter and using an oxy-acetylene torch to shape and form the steel. Jacobs will also share her...
By Isaac White The second day of the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board hearings continued to reveal significant procedural flaws and widespread community frustration following the recent general election. The ongoing controversy has highlighted issues such as inaccuracies in the voter list, inadequate public notices, procedural inconsistencies, and mishandling of the electoral process. Community members have voiced their outrage, calling for accountability and a new election to ensure fairness and transparency. The second day's hearings focused o...
A notice from the Akwesasne Election Appeal Board has been released announcing their decisions on the MCA General Election appeals. There were 14 appeals; some were categorized together. In summary, the decisions above call for the results of the 2024 MCA General Election to be set aside in whole. Any decision of the AEAB can be appealed to the Akwesasne Mohawk Court, by the appellant, within 5 (five) days of the decision....
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) recently installed five flow regulation devices known as beaver baffles at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area and Charlottenburgh Park in a bid for successful co-existence between beavers and humans. "The baffles were installed in creeks or channels at our Conservation Areas where beavers regularly construct dams that can sometimes lead to nuisance flooding," says Brendan Jacobs, Stewardship Specialist at RRCA. "Beaver baffles are a simple yet ingeniou...
