A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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(January 8, 2018) Since August of 2017, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Department of Health has served as an educational site for future doctors. Through MCA's Dept. of Health and Wholistic Health & Wellness Program, which encompasses the medical clinics, doctors, and Traditional Medicine unit, McGill University in Montreal has been able to give their medical students first-hand experience in a First Nation. Two of MCA's doctors, Dr. Horn and Dr. Saylor, have been supporting McGill's endeavor...
(January 9, 2018) The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation reports that this morning, all commercial vessels cleared the U.S. locks for the navigation season. As of Sunday night, three of the five vessels waiting to depart the U.S. sector of the Seaway System, the MITIQ, the BEATRIX, and the BILLESBORG, successfully transited the U.S. Snell Lock. Late last night, all three vessels arrived safely in Montreal. Earlier this morning, the remaining two vessels, the FEDERAL BISCAY and the PACIFIC HURON, safely transited Snell Lock and are no...
Back in December, Tarbell Management Group made a generous donation to Toys for Tots, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Division of Social Services. Left to Right: Krystal Phillips, Gretchen Tarbell, Eli Tarbell, Deputy Commissioner Clarissa Chatland, Ellie Fuller and Chloe Cebek....
AKWESASNE – Congratulations to Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief Beverly Cook on receiving the Directors Award for Excellence from the Indian Health Service Nashville Area Office on Tsiothóhrha/December 7, 2017. Chief Cook was one of six individuals recognized for their years of extraordinary service to the Indian Health Service or a tribal health program. She received the highest level of recognition from the Nashville Area Director "for her exploration of innovative health treatment options an...
At the End of Season's Ceremony, the Chiefs, Clanmothers, and Faithkeepers released the men (hunters) to go out and collect meat for the midwinter ceremonies. The speaker had told the people that the Midwinter Ceremonies will begin five nights after the Teskoha Karahkwa (new moon). The Midwinter Ceremonies are set to take place at the Mohawk Nation Longhouse on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Before then, the Big Heads (Rotinontsistowanon) will be bundled by the Chiefs, Clanmothers and Faithkeepers...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is continuing efforts to improve and enhance public safety through assorted community infrastructure projects. The most recent project is the result of concerns expressed by community members at tribal monthly meetings and other venues for improved street lighting. As a result, the Tribe’s Planning & Infrastructure Department is seeking community input on a proposed plan to expand street lighting throughout the southern portion of Akwesasne. “The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe takes pride in stren...
MASSENA, NY – Licensed Clinical Social Worker Alison Herne, LCSW-R, recently joined the staff at Massena Memorial Hospital. She is MMH's first social worker dedicated to serving the needs of the hospital's outpatient clients. With 20 years of social work experience, Herne uses her compassionate expertise to assist patients in overcoming barriers which might hinder their healthcare goals. She works closely with the hospital's outreach clinics. Herne can help a person arrange for transportation t...
Cross Country Ski Instruction: Join our ski clinics to work on skiing skills. Beginners will be taught the basics of Nordic Skiing, from how to gear up and get going, to body positioning and more. Those who have skied before will work on improving their techniques and practicing their skills. Offered on Thursday, January 25th at 3:30 pm, and Sundays the 14th and 28th at 1:30 pm. Snowshoe How To: Got a pair for Christmas and aren’t sure what to do with them? Join our snowshoe “how-to” and learn the basics of snowshoeing, then practice your...
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council held its first public meeting of the New Year on Saturday, January 6, with Chief Eric Thompson as chair. Community members were given annual updates by the agriculture and home improvement programs as well as the Elders Benefit Working Group. There was also an announcement about an expansion of Snow Removal Services. Wally Ransom presented about the Tribe’s Agriculture program and the various initiatives they’ve begun. Ransom said, “People once took great pride in food, because it took a lot of work to cr...
Cornwall – Jan. 3 2018 – The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) in The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry (SDG) & Prescott-Russell has teamed up with former Ottawa Senator, and Long Sault native, Jesse Winchester to raise awareness about cancer in our community. Jesse is partnering with CCS in the fight against cancer by helping raise money to support the organization’s services, including its critical transportation program. In November, CCS announced a three-year partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hocke...
Looking Back – Photos of 2017...
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WATERTOWN, NY (Jan. 8, 2018) — This January, National Blood Donor Month, the American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donors of all blood types to make an appointment to give now and help address a winter blood donation shortage. Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This is in addition to seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and hectic holiday schedules collectively c...
The USDA Farm Service Agency would like to remind farmers, agricultural producers and land owners there are a variety of programs available to provide assistance due to weather losses including excessive cold, blizzards and icy conditions. Producers with losses are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency as soon as possible after a loss is apparent. Timeframes to report losses vary across programs from 30 to 90 days. Documentation of losses including dated pictures, veterinarian records, production records, purchase records and other...
Back by popular demand, TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) will present the program High Tea with the Moore Family on Saturday, January 13 from 2:30-4:00pm. At this program, participants will enjoy the tastes of British tea customs with London-born home cook Fran Moore and her daughter Maggie McKenna. Fran will discuss the intricacies of the British afternoon and evening meals as her mother taught her and she has passed on to her daughters. Fran and Maggie will prepare a variety of traditional teatime treats like sandwiches,...
TORONTO - On December 20, 2017, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and Ontario Government signed an agreement-in-principle (AIP) establishing a process to work together toward negotiating a finalized agreement that addresses the regulation of the sale of tobacco in Akwesasne. For Akwesasne, the AIP is a step toward exercising self-government over tobacco. Ontario has been in discussions with First Nations and through an Ontario tobacco revenue sharing proposal, Akwesasne could receive additional revenue annually from province-wide tobacco sales. T...
Babies of 2017!...
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On Friday, December 15, 2107, the Tsi Snaihne Recreation Center was witness to a historic graduation; the Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program – Á:se Tsi Tewá:ton graduated 13 of their apprentices after four intensive years of studies in their pursuit of Kanien'kéha cultural knowledge and language. The Akwesasne Cultural Restoration Program is the result of a settlement of approximately $8.4 million in 2011 from Alcoa/Reynolds and part of a larger $19.4 million settlement with Alcoa Inc. and...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is pleased to announce that it has once again increased the minimum wage for all tribal government employees. The new tribal minimum wage of $11.48 went into effect on Tsiothohrkó:wa/January 1, 2018 and will immediately benefit 130 employees of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. “Tribal employees serve as the organization’s greatest asset and we continue to take a team approach in providing a living wage that adequately expresses our appreciation for the work they do on behalf of tribal member...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is proud to be a long-standing supporter of the Akwesasne Freedom School and it did not hesitate to continue its support when it received a letter for assistance with an emergency repair. On Tsiothóhra/December 22nd, Tribal Chiefs Eric Thompson and Beverly Cook presented a donation of $9,780 to the Freedom School to help with repairs due to recent water damage. Pictured are: (kneeling from left) Shoein'kwarowane and Ranenhriostha; (second ro...
The St. Regis Mohawk School would like to thank Mike Swamp, owner of Mohawk Plumbing for coming to our rescue. One of our memorial trees needed to have its lights replaced with new ones added to the over forty-foot pine tree. Mohawk Plumbing heard of our plight and graciously donated their lift to help us restring new Christmas lights on the Kristen Cree memorial tree. Thanks again to Mohawk Plumbing for helping us in our time of need....
AKWESASNE - The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort continues to take strides in becoming a destination of choice for people looking for a unique gaming experience in Northern New York State. A new hotel package is available that shares the rich cultural history of the Mohawk People through a partnership with the Akwesasne Cultural Center & Museum. It is the most recent product of a community initiative that seeks to develop a tourism industry in the Akwesasne community. "The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino...
