A Voice from the Eastern Door
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When a dark ashy cloud born from wildfires settled over the Seattle metropolitan area, Jack Riewe was among the millions of people suddenly trapped indoors. It was September 2020, and without access to the outdoors during a pandemic, it became even more difficult for the 27-year-old writer to see other people. He could only fill his days switching between working remotely on his computer, watching TV, or scrolling through endless fire updates on his phone. “I was forced to stay inside in my hot apartment without any escape except the c...
AKWESASNE – With summer just around the corner, plans are underway for the third Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show. The Akwesasne Art Market & Juried Show, the North Country's premier Indigenous arts and culture event, is slated to take place on Saturday, July 6, at Generations Park in Akwesasne, New York. The Art Market is presented by Akwesasne Travel, the cultural tourism initiative of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Economic Development Division. "We want our friends, neighbors, and v...
Music and food bring communities together and GardenShare is excited to announce the all-new Farmers Market Music Series to foster a healthy and happy community through shared art! Two local musicians, Andrew Lamora and Mark Lyon, will share their talents and music at three St. Lawrence County farmers markets in Canton, Potsdam, and Gouverneur. These performances will occur from 10am to 2pm on four weekends spread across the 2024 season from May to October. The weekends will be June 20-21, July...
By Kaniehtonkie. With a mandate from the Grand Council, a delegation of Haudenosaunee traveled to Albany to attend a reception to welcome the King and Queen of The Netherlands hosted by the Governor Hochul of New York in the Governor’s Mansion. The Haudenosaunee Delegation was very visible in their traditional clothing. After an introductory speech given by NYS Governor Hochul, the King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands were introduced to the Haudenosaunee Delegation. The H...
AKWESASNE – Summer is starting out hot at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. In the past week, three lucky guests hit it big playing our slot machines. Combined, their three jackpots totaled over $250,000! "I've seen some big wins lately, but I was not expecting to have three major jackpots within 7 days!" added Craig Fuller, Senior Director of Casino Operations. Jeanette Seymour of Plattsburgh, NY kicked off the winning streak as she won $72,267 playing Golden Blessings, betting $1.76. Four d...
At an event in Thunder Bay on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, Canada Post unveiled a stamp honoring Anishinaabe Elder and world-renowned water-rights activist, Josephine Mandamin. This stamp is one of three Indigenous Leaders stamps that will be released on June 21. The set is the third in Canada Post's multi-year Indigenous Leaders series. Known as Grandmother Water Walker, Mandamin (1942-2019) trekked more than 25,000 kilometers to draw attention to issues of water pollution and environmental...
POTSDAM, NY – St. Lawrence Health is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, June 21, 2024, in the Potsdam High School Auditorium at 29 Leroy Street, Potsdam. Hours are 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Donors must be healthy, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least 110 lbs. Please consider a Double Red donation if you are O Neg, O Pos, A Neg, or B Neg. Donors can pre-register using RapidPass (www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass). Pre-registration can only be completed the day of the drive prior to arrival. Registration can be made online at w...
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) highlighted resources to help the public identify and report abuse, including scams and other fraud tactics targeting older adults. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is marked each year on June 15. It is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Forms of Elder Abuse Elder abuse takes several forms: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; financial exploitation; and neglect (including self-neglect)....
AKWESASNE – June 13, 2024. In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act notice was provided to the Community regarding proposed amendments to the Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance (TCR 2023-05). During the comment period, community members submitted comments regarding the Ordinance. The comments focused on requesting a change to the Ordinance to allow licensed cannabis retailers also to sell tobacco products. The Cannabis Control Board presented such comments and proposed change to the Tribal Council, which approved the request. A copy of t...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council remains committed to bringing forth a new St. Regis Mohawk Elementary School in partnership with New York State and the Salmon River Central School District. The Tribal Council is currently collaborating with the New York State Office of General Services and its contractor, Vaysen Studio to obtain the community input on the proposed design of the new St. Regis Mohawk School. At the Onerathokó:wa/May 4, 2024 Tribal Monthly Meeting, Sub-Chief Ag...
By Isaac White The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Health Service (IHS) must cover all administrative costs incurred by tribes using third-party payer income, such as Medicare and Medicaid, to fund their healthcare programs. This landmark decision in Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe champions the rights of the San Carlos Apache Tribe and the Northern Arapaho Tribe, emphasizing the government's obligation under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Act (ISDA) and ensuring financial equity for tribes. The Act empowers Indian...
By Isaac White Leonard Peltier, a well-known Indigenous activist and a central figure in the American Indian Movement (AIM), faced the parole board in a hearing that could determine the remainder of his life. Serving two consecutive life sentences for the deaths of two FBI agents in 1975, Peltier's bid for freedom has garnered international attention, invoking a broad spectrum of support from human rights advocates to global leaders. This recent parole hearing, his first in over a decade, comes as perhaps his final chance at release amidst ongo...
By Isaac White A truly extraordinary event that has captivated both visitors and indigenous communities alike has reportedly occurred, a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence, a rare white buffalo calf has been born in Yellowstone National Park. The sighting was first made by Erin Braaten, a photographer with Dancing Aspens Photography, who documented the young calf shortly after its birth in the northeastern expanses of the park. Sharing her extraordinary experience with ABC News, Braaten expressed her awe, "I couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” she...
By Isaac White The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is embarking on a pioneering agribusiness trade mission in Vancouver, British Columbia, from June 17-20, 2024. This unprecedented initiative will exclusively showcase products made and produced by tribal agribusinesses, shining a spotlight on the diverse and invaluable contributions of Indigenous communities to the agricultural sector. U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan (DFL) have officially announced this groundbreaking USDA trade mission...
By Isaac White Alissa Pili, a standout rookie for the Minnesota Lynx in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), has signed an endorsement deal with Nike’s N7 brand. The brand aims to empower Native American and Indigenous communities through sport. Pili, who is of Indigenous and Samoan descent, represents the spirit and goals of the N7 initiative. "I'm so honored to join the Nike Family as an N7 athlete," Pili said. "Representation is important to me, and I look forward to making an impact in the league and demonstrating to all the...
By Isaac White NOAA Fisheries has issued a final rule allowing the Makah Tribe of Washington State to resume their traditional practice of whale hunting, an integral aspect of their culture that dates back over 1,000 years. This decision comes after years of legal proceedings and meticulous scientific assessments, reflecting a profound recognition of the Makah Tribe's treaty rights and their deep-rooted connection to whaling. The Makah Tribe, whose history and identity are deeply intertwined with whaling, has been granted the right to hunt up...
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 June 20th-Carl Patterson & Elizabeth Tarbell June 24th- ‘Jake’ Ernest Adams June 25th-Theresa Martin June 26th-M. Charlie Jackson & Donald Thompson Eve...
By James Morgan. Canada Correspondent for NCPR. One of Eastern Ontario's premier historical attractions now has an exhibit on the lives of Black Canadians around the time of Canadian Confederation in the 1860s. The permanent Black history exhibit at Upper Canada Village near Morrisburg was officially opened on Saturday, May 25. Senator Bernadette Clement, former Mayor of Cornwall, and the first Black woman to serve as a mayor in Ontario attended the opening of the exhibit with Ottawa City...
FORT COVINGTON – The Salmon River Central School District is proud to announce the Class of 2024. VALEDICTORIAN Aleska Mora-Williams, valedictorian, has attended Salmon River Central School for her entire academic career. She finishes her high school career with a weighted GPA of 101.89. Aleska will be awarded an Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors and Mastery in Math and Science. Aleska is the daughter of Kelly and Peter Mora-Rosas. Aleska has two older sisters, Kiara Evans and Madison M...
MALONE – Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES celebrated high school seniors for completing a variety of career-focused programs in a ceremony Monday night. Seniors from Brushton-Moira, Chateaugay, Malone, Salmon River and St. Regis Falls school districts donned caps and gowns or indigenous ceremonial regalia and officially wrapped up their time in FEH BOCES's Career and Technical Education, New Vision and Torch Academy in Person alternative education programs. Each senior from 14 FEH BOCES programs w...
The Akwesasne Cultural Center Art Gallery – Artist of the Month is Iakonikonriiosta – a master quilter whose work is featured throughout the North Country. In an impromptu artists talk, Iakonikonriiosta discussed how creating quilts play a role in preserving our history, our stories, and our traditions. Her quilts express her own personal experiences and that of her family's personal history and the stories of Akwesasne. Her quilts convey a deep tie to our environment, highlighting our loc...
Akwesasne Annabelle Mitchell – Bachelor’s Degree, Sociology Theresa Adams – Cum Laude, Bachelor’s Degree, Public Health Morgan Arquette – Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice Studies Blaze Benedict – Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice Studies Jill Benedict – with Distinction, Master’s Degree, Management Karlee Bigtree – with Distinction, Master’s Degree Management Christie Boots – Magna Cume Laude, Business Administration Olivia Cook – Bachelor’s Degree, Public Health Jaylen Francis-Herne – Bachelor’s Degree, Public Health Erin Jacobs – Maste...
The University at Albany has recognized Savannah Swamp of Akwesasne for selection to the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. The Dean’s List at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of full-time undergraduates. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a grade point average (GP0 of 3.25 or higher in their first semester of study and a GPA of 3.50 or higher....
KAHNAWAKE – The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) Council of Chiefs (Kahnawa’kehró:non Ratitsénhaienhs) signed the Declaration on Restoring Traditional Government and the Authority of the Rotinonhsón:ni Confederacy at the duly convened Council Meeting of June 17, 2024, by consensus of all those present. The Kahnawa’kehró:non Ratitsénhaienhs also approved the Project Charter for the Kahnawà:ke Governance Project (KGOV): Transition to Traditional Government Phase. On June 17, 1979, the MCK received a mandate from the community, unanimously suppo...
The St. Lawrence County Chamber, in partnership with the Fort LaPresentation Association, will host the 2024 Fort Fest – Artist Festival in conjunction with the annual Le Siège du Fort de La Prèsentation reenactment events. Le Siège du Fort de La Prèsentation is a live re-enactment of land and water battles of the French and Indian War in at the Fort LaPresentation property at 22 Albany Avenue in Ogdensburg. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to feature North Country artists to share their unique skills and beautiful artwork and l...
