A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Each Year, Biological Pollution Causes Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars of Damage To Commercial And Recreational Fisheries In New York: Congress Should Not Serve As A Rubber Stamp For Commercial Shipping Interests At The Expense Of The Health Of The Waterways In New York And Across The Nation NEW YORK. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that his office sent a joint letter with 10 Attorneys General to Senators Mitch McConnell and Charles Schumer strongly urging opposition to the Commercial Vessel Incidental Discharge Act,...
World Water Day, on March 22 every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home, spending countless hours queuing or trekking to distant sources, and coping with the health impacts of using contaminated water. The Sustainable Development Goals, launched in 2015, include a target to ensure everyone has access to safe water by 2030, making water a key issue in the fight to eradicate extreme...
Courtesy of Raisin River Conservation Authority This primer will show you how to protect and nurture the qualities that make it such a special location. For many waterfront residents, the quiet spot by the river is a little bit of paradise where you can relax, play, and enjoy being closer to nature. But it is a special place for another reason too. The zone where water meets the land is the richest natural environment that most of us will ever come into contact with, and almost certainly the...
AKWESASNE—Pursuant to the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk is notifying tribal membership of three informational meetings being held to discuss a Draft Probate Code. The draft ordinance is aimed at preserving and protecting the well-being of tribal members by establishing a process for settling a deceased individual’s estate. The Tribal Procedures Act provides for a minimum of thirty (30) day period from the date of the meeting notice for tribal members to review and submit comments on the Draft Probate Code. To p...
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is notifying individuals who are non-members that fishing in Akwesasne’s territorial waters is an inherent and protected right of tribal members. Anyone seeking to fish in our territory who is not an enrolled tribal member must obtain a Non-Member Fishing Permit pursuant to the Non-Member Fishing Permit Regulations and Law (TCR #2011-52). “Fish have an important historical, cultural and economic significance to the Akwesasne community,” stated Tribal Chief Eric Thompson. He added, “As a result,...
On Saturday, February 25th, the Akwesasne Kahwatsi:re Genealogy and Historical Society hosted their first Heritage Fair: A Cultural Celebration at Kawehnoke Recreation Centre. The morning started with the Thanksgiving Address given by students from the Akwesasne Freedom School. Louellyn White was also there signing her book "Free to Be Mohawk." The Akwesasne Cultural Center, Entewatatha:wi, the Akwesasne Cultural Museum, and many other booths and exhibits were there to take part in this event to...
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Winter Storm Stella produced a blizzard warning for much of the North Country on Tuesday into Wednesday and caused cancellations and even travel bans. Winter storm warnings were posted through Wednesday from northern Ohio to Maine, including much of western, central and upstate New York. Wind gusts from 40 to 50 to as much as 80 mph were posted for the Northeast coast, and also immediately downwind of the eastern Great Lakes through Wednesday evening. Widespread 1- to 3-foot snow accumulations...
The Early Years Science Fair is an annual event that takes place in all three AMBE schools. It includes students in K-4 and K-5 classes, and every year a different topic is chosen to focus the projects around. This year's topic was dinosaurs, which introduced the students to the science of paleontology. The children were able to learn about fossilization, and how it is investigated, as well as being introduced to new terms such as sediment, rock, and fossil. Along with the dinosaur's physical st...
AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Agriculture Program is pleased to announce the continuation of several pilot projects and the implementation of a new one for the coming season. Now in its second year, the Program will resume its garden tilling service for community members and the Mother Earth Eggs project with Akwesasne youth, as well as oversee an initiative to help recover flooded growing areas in cooperation with the local farmer's cooperative. "Agriculture is an important aspect...
AKWESASNE – In step with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's strategic planning, community development is at the forefront of Tribal Council's actions. On March 1, 2017, the Tribal Council submitted its third land to trust application to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The 140-acre parcel of reservation land is within a land claim area known as the Hogansburg Triangle. The SRMT is seeking sovereign jurisdiction and authority over a unique parcel of land that is designed to host infrastructure i...
On Monday, March 6, 2016, Indian Time formally requested confirmation that the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Chief of Police Jerry Swamp had been fired. We asked the MCA Communications Office if Chief Swamp was terminated, and if so, when, who presented the termination, i.e. Mohawk Council or the Police Commission. In addition, we asked who is the acting interim chief of police, as well as, will this position be posted. In response, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Communication Department released the following press statement: MCA ANNOUNCES NEW...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Media Today From the wearable designs of Patricia Michaels, Orlando Dugi, Bethany Yellowtail and Louie Gong, to innovative designs made of cedar bark by Lisa Telford, Native Fashion Now has a little bit of everything 67 Native designers from across North America have to offer. Visitors are immersed in all aspects of Native fashion as they walk through the exhibit on display at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City-"its...
While the "Venerable Folks of Tug Hill" exhibit is on display at The TAUNY Center, Traditional Arts of Upstate New York (TAUNY) invites you to dive in and experience the natural life of the Tug Hill region by joining project partner, the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust, for an evening hike exploring the Joseph A. Blake Wildlife Sanctuary in search of owls. A guest from the Thompson Park Zoo will start off the outing by introducing the group to a live owl friend. The group will then head out into...
Koala Place extends a big thank you to Walmart Canada for their donation of $1,000 towards the Kiki fundraising campaign. Kikis are available for purchase from Koala Place at a cost of $15 each. You may keep Kiki or donate him back to Koala Place to support a child or youth. Due to the delicate and sensitive nature of Koala Place, please contact the office 613-935-5437 in order to make arrangements to purchase your very own Kiki. Pictured above (left to right): Elyse Lauzon-Alguire (Koala Place...
(March 2, 2017) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Communications Unit sponsored a writing contest during the recent Akwesasne Winter Carnival. Thank you to all who submitted, and especially to the Tsi Snaihne School for allowing students to participate in the contest during school hours. We are happy to announce that the following writers are winners of this year’s contest. We received many positive stories with the theme “Why Akwesasne is a Great Place” and we will share many of these stories with the public in the coming weeks. Congrat...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribally owned enterprise, Mohawk Networks, LLC has been awarded $6.4 million in state broadband funding through Round II of the New NY Broadband Program. Round II funding totals $268 million in public-private investments to ensure that un-served and underserved New York households have access to high speed broadband services, critical services that are required to compete in a modern economy. “The Tribe recognizes the importance of high speed broadband accessibility and what it has done for our own community....
On Thursday, March 2nd, the Akwesasne Area Management Board held a Job Recruitment Fair at the Kawehnoke Recreation Centre. Some representatives from Home Depot in Cornwall were there searching for applicants to fill various positions in their store. Home Depot reached out to this community to find those interested in seeking employment with the company. There are about two to four positions to apply for including cashiers and stockers. The Akwesasne Area Management Board tries to hold two of...
(March 1, 2017) MASSENA, NY - Committed to providing quality care to the Seaway Valley residents Massena Memorial Hospital is proudly expanding its Cardiology Services Center. The new center allows patients to visit a board certified cardiologist and receive most of the cardiology testing services conducted in one suite. Massena Memorial Hospital celebrated the grand opening of the hospital's new Cardiology Services Clinic in early March with hospital and community dignitaries during a ribbon...
For the month of February, Twinleaf Rewards ran the "For Pucks Sake Promotion". Everyone who swiped their rewards cards on a $20 or more purchase at any of the six Locations; Twinleaf Ft Covington, Twinleaf Diner, Jreck Subs, Twinleaf Hogansburg, The UPS Store, and Smokers Warehouse locations was entered. The prize was none other than four tickets to an Ottawa Senators game in the prestigious Club Bell section and $500 spending cash!! The goal of this promotion was to reward loyal customers and...
POTSDAM, NY (03/02/2017) Deep down, we always knew it, but science is proving that cocoa and caffeine are indeed the best marriage ever. Clarkson University researcher Ali Boolani recently completed a study that explores the powers of these two dark delights. The assistant professor of physical therapy and physician assistant studies teamed up with colleagues at the University of Georgia to examine the “acute effects of brewed cocoa consumption on attention, motivation to perform cognitive work and feelings of anxiety, energy and fatigue.” In a...
Pyke Phish Pharm started out with net pen aquaculture in both the St. Lawrence and St. Regis rivers, under the direction of the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment. They began along with other individuals by trying to raise fish without pollution, to harvest size. Throughout the years Pyke Phish Pharm has gained a variety of different skills such as learning to strip walleye eggs and milt, and the Tannic Acid method of fertilizing. With the help and aid from various organizations and groups they have been able to continuously aid in the...
Iethinisten:ha Akwesasne Family Wellness Program presents, Geo Neptune. Through personal experiences, storytelling, images and demonstrations you will hear about Geo’s journey to learn about two-spirited traditions from across Turtle Island. This presentation will take place on Saturday, March 18th in the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Ball Room from 8:30am - 3pm. There will be a light breakfast at 8:30am, presentation begins at 9am, lunch will also be provided at 12:00pm. This is family orientated and safe for all ages. For more information please c...
Reprinted with permission from Together Magazine March 3, 2017. Studies are beginning to prove what we already know—smartphone obsession is a relationship killer. You’ve seen them in restaurants: the attractive couple sitting across the table from each other, one or both of them staring into their smartphone the entire time. It’s the younger version of the longtime couple who, with nothing left to say, endures an entire dinner in silence. And of course, it doesn’t just happen in restaurants: Partners check their phones while hanging out at home...
Submitted by Lynda Brown Grade 1 1st place Easton Oakes - Cheetah 2nd place Gertrude Gray - Gorilla 3rd place Christi Thompson – Adelie Penguin Grade 2 1st place Tyson Arquette – Powerful claws 2nd place Bentley Jacobs – Sloth Power 3rd place Mitchell Thompson – Shark Gills Grade 3 1st place London Lazore – Glowing Sand 2nd Place Jay Montour Jr. – Ghost Egg Shell 3rd place Teaghan Lazore – Hear My Voice Grade 4 1st place Quentin Phillips – Jet Balloon 2nd Place Kamri King – Dissolving Bone 3...