A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers. The USPS is asking customers to refrain from mailing items addressed to Canada until further notice. The move by the U.S. Postal Service comes after some 55,000 Canada Post workers walked off the job more than two weeks ago. Canada Post has presented the union’s striking postal workers with a framework to reach negotiated agreements, the corporation said. A statement issued Sunday said the framework includes proposals t...
National Grid started installing new Smart Meters on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, throughout the southern portion of Akwesasne. These advanced meters are designed to provide more accurate readings; help manage energy use and enhance service reliability. Here's what you can look forward to: • Real-time Usage Insights: Gain better understanding of your energy consumption. • Enhanced Service Reliability: Quick identification and resolution of outages. • Eco-Friendly: Contributing to a more sustainable future. Like any aging appliance, your exist...
As Black Friday inches closer, Canada Post says it's missed out on delivering an estimated 10 million parcels. The strike by more than 55,000 postal workers across the country continues. A union spokesperson said talks were focused on protecting jobs, saying the Crown corporation wants to claw back rights and benefits achieved over decades. Canada Post is experiencing considerable financial strain. The crown corporation has registered losses of roughly $3 billion since 2018. It lost $748 million in 2023 and reported an additional $315 million...
The pre-tournament schedule for the 2025 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Junior Championship has been announced, and the City of Cornwall is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of seven communities to host games from December 19 to 23. In total, 11 games will be played throughout Eastern Ontario on the Road to the World Juniors. The road begins and ends in Ottawa, with three games scheduled for the Nation’s Capital and Arnprior, along with Belleville, Brockville, Cornwall, Hawkesbury and Kingston. Over five d...
Secretary of State: Marco Rubio A Cuban American known for his hardline views on China and staunch support for Israel, Rubio would be the first Hispanic American to serve as Washington’s top diplomat if confirmed to the role. Rubio currently serves on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Foreign Relations. Since his election to the Senate in 2010, Rubio has staked out a reputation for holding hawkish views on US adversaries such as China, Iran, Venezuela and Cuba. He has also staunchly backed Israel’s war in Gaz...
Akwesasne Child and Family Service and Akwesasne Family Wellness Program held their first Family Skate of the season at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena! The Family Skate provided free skate and helmet rentals to encourage more community residents – young and old-to take part. Also provided was a delicious meal of shepherd's pie, a healthy green salad and a cupcake. Snack and drinks were also provided. Over fifty children and youth took advantage of the Family Skate along with young parents teaching t...
Governor Kathy Hochul signed two new laws on November 22, one of which increases the resources available for pregnant mothers. These laws will expand the information available to expectant mothers, so they are fully informed when they select a maternal health care provider and will also expand Medicaid coverage to certain telemedicine procedures. Governor Hochul has prioritized addressing the maternal mortality crisis, including by creating the nation's first-ever paid prenatal leave initiative, which takes effect on January 1. Legislation...
CORNWALL – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is advising water users on the St. Lawrence River that ice booms are currently being installed in narrow stretches of the river. The work will continue through the remainder of the year. Ice booms are chain and wood devices used to promote the formation of a smooth sheet of ice on the river. The smooth sheet helps to mitigate ice flow and ice jamming during winter months. The booms are placed in the river off Galop Island, in the North Channel, near J...
Author Arihhonni David and Marvel Studio writer Ryan Little were at the Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center on Saturday to meet and greet comic book fans. They had over 250 comic books to give away – signed and hand delivered! Arihhonni brought one hundred books for this signing event and had sold each one by noon. They still had plenty of comic books to give away and a steady stream of young and old were happy to meet the writers. The Akwesasne Library provided plenty of Dunkin Donuts and T...
KANGIQSUJUAQ – Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Makivvik Acknowledging and addressing past wrongs is key to advancing reconciliation and renewing the Inuit-Crown relationship. The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations delivered an official apology on behalf of the Government of Canada to Nunavik Inuit for Canada's role in the killing of qimmiit (sled dogs) in Nunavik in the 1950s and 1960s. The unjustified killing of qimmiit in Nunavik led to food and economic insecurity and the loss of traditional ways of a...
RAPID CITY, SD – NDN Collective recently announced the 2024/26 NDN Changemaker Fellowship Cohort, a two-year fellowship consisting of 21 Indigenous leaders from throughout Turtle Island and beyond who are radically transforming Indigenous communities by defending Indigenous lands, waters, and rights; developing solutions for the future that regenerate the health of the Earth and our communities; and revitalizing our languages, governance practices, ceremonies, and ways of life. They are o...
KAHWEHNOKE – Last week on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) executed a criminal code search warrant at a residence on Jocko Road, on Kawehno:ke. The search warrant execution was the result of a criminal investigation conducted by the service’s Community Safety Enforcement Unit. As a result of the search, one non-local male was arrested on an existing arrest warrant. Police searched the residence for items related to an on-going investigation. During the search, police located and seized a large amount of...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division is notifying community members that a 30-day Public Comment Period is being provided for an Environmental Assessment. The SRMT Frogtown IRA (EA 2024-09) is the proposed construction of a 10-bedroom facility located at 60 Frogtown Road for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA) program. The facility will provide needed housing and respite care for community members that are developmentally disabled. It will disturb approximately 0.93 acres of moder...
Elections have consequences. The House, which will continue to be under the control of Republicans along with the Senate and the White House next year, is already considering a new bill, the so-called Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (or HR 9495), which would grant the US Secretary of the Treasury the power to strip nonprofits of their tax-exempt status if they’re designated to be a “terrorist-supporting” organization, essentially allowing the Trump administration to arbitrarily target nonprofits viewed as politi...
CANTON – The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department, in partnership with the St. Lawrence County Planning Office, is pleased to announce the launch of its new Overdose Dashboard, a tool providing data on drug overdoses within the county. The Overdose Dashboard, accessible to the public, offers insights into overdose incidents, including geographic distribution, demographic data, and trends over time. This platform aims to enhance the county's response to the opioid epidemic by enabling more targeted interventions and resource a...
“I strongly oppose the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's decision to reduce operating hours at four crossings on New York’s border with Canada. While the Biden-Harris Administration has achieved measurable success in enhancing southern border security, New York is experiencing a dramatic increase in irregular crossings along our northern border. “My Administration has already taken actions to further defend our northern border: redirecting $5 million in federal State Homeland Security Program funding to enhance security efforts at New York...
Our Tsiionkwanonhso:te residents recently went "hunting" for a wildly fun open season event – and they sure didn't miss the mark! With Nerf guns in hand, the Totas showcased their sharp shooting skills in a wooded setting using Christmas tree as their props and the spirited Tsiionkwanonhso:te staff suiting up as various wildlife e- bears, moose, deer's and what we think is a rabbit. It was heartwarming to see their impressive hand-eye coordination and the revival of old hunting skills. After t...
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) continues to show healthy financial results while delivering quality, innovative programs and opportunities for students. During the Nov. 13 Board of Trustees meeting, Executive Superintendent of Business Jeremy Hobbs presented highlights of the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the 2023-24 school year (ending Aug. 31, 2024). Hobbs reported that higher enrollment, benchmark changes and additional Priorities and Partnership Funding (PPF) contributed to compliance revenue being up $57.6...
Undergraduates with family income below $200,000 can expect to attend MIT tuition-free starting next fall, thanks to newly expanded financial aid. Eighty percent of American households meet this income threshold. And for the 50 percent of American families with income below $100,000, parents can expect to pay nothing at all toward the full cost of their students’ MIT education, which includes tuition as well as housing, dining, fees, and an allowance for books and personal expenses. This $100,000 threshold is up from $75,000 this year, while n...
Akwesasne - On Saturday, November 23rd the family of the late Wallace Jacobs Sr. held their annual Shuffleboard Tournament & Turkey Shoot at the American Legion Post 1479 in Akwesasne. This is the 10th year they held the tournament! This year's tournament wasn't easy for the family as they lost a beloved family member. The beneficiaries were the great-grandchildren of Wally. His beloved eldest grandson Dustin went to be with him in Heaven in August and he left behind 4 beautiful children: Eric,...
By: Craig Thompson. EcoWatch. Right now, across the U.S., drought persists, particularly in the northeast, where wildfires are burning because of the dry conditions. At the same time, some communities are still recovering from the catastrophic effects of hurricane season and the wind and water mash-up they wrought. In either case, water – both as a source of life and catastrophe – is perhaps more in the minds of people than ever before. The World Water Film Festival (WWFF) took place on November 16 and 17 at The Forum at Columbia Uni...
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 2025: You can mail your membership fee of $10.00 American to: SRM Senior Citizens Club PO Box # 1106 Hogansburg, NY 13655 Birthdays: Nov. 28th-Florence Cook, Larry David & Kamela Swamp Closed on Nov. 28th & 29th LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES: IAKHIHSOHTHA LODGE, HOME FOR THE ELDERLY... Full story
As High School Students Prepare for Upcoming SATs, Parents and Students Should Be Cautious of Unsolicited Calls Offering Test Prep Material Secretary Mosley: “Prepping for and taking the SATs can be stressful enough without having to worry about scammers taking advantage of you with new, convincing tactics that seem legitimate.” As high school students prepare for the next round of SAT tests, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning both parents and students about SAT prep scams. SAT scores can influ...
CORNWALL – With the approaching holiday season, the Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is reflecting on the recent generosity of residents, students, local businesses, and visitors who have given back to our local environment and community through donations to the RRCA. “We are truly touched by those who have included their local conservation authority in their holiday giving,” says RRCA’s Board of Directors Chair, Bryan McGillis. “As the RRCA is a registered not-for-profit organization, donations can go a long way towards supportin...
WASHINGTON – The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs today announced that the Department of the Interior has accepted retrocession to the United States of partial criminal jurisdiction over the Skokomish Nation from the State of Washington. The Tribe worked with the State of Washington and the Department to reassume jurisdiction over certain crimes within its reservation boundaries. “Jurisdiction over criminal matters is a fundamental part of a nation’s government. Restoring this jurisdiction to the Skokomish Nation is a signi...