A Voice from the Eastern Door
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(February 28, 2018) On January 19, 2018 at approximately 3 p.m., the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena suffered major damage from what is being deemed as a ‘Suspicious Fire’ by the Ontario Fire Marshall’s office and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS). The investigation is still under way, where recently AMPS has issued a memorandum and stated that a ‘Person of Interest’ has been identified. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Technical Services (DTS), in coordination with MCA’s insurance adjustor, and the contracted cleanup specialis...
Submitted by Elaine Thompson...
On Wednesday, February 21st the Akwesasne Mohawk School's Grade 7 and 8 music class paid a visit to the SRMT Office of the Aging to put on a show for the seniors. Accompanied by their teachers, the AMS students showed Akwesasne elders what they have learned throughout the school year. The Grade 7 students have been learning to play the ukulele, while the Grade 8 students have learned to play the guitar. The students began by performing songs that they learned during the school year. The...
(2/28/2018) AKWESASNE, NY — The Unified Incident Command and the Salmon River Central School District issued the following statement on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 in response to St. Regis Mohawk School’s closure this week due to flooding along the St. Regis River. The Salmon River School District and the Unified Command; comprised of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Planning Office, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department and the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department; are working in cooperation to ensure the safe return o...
Massena, NY – Massena Memorial Hospital announced it has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a symbol of quality that reflects an organization's commitment to providing safe and effective patient care. Massena Memorial Hospital underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite four-day survey in December. During the review, a team of Joint Commission e...
NEW YORK. On Feb. 22, 2018, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman led a coalition of 23 Attorneys General in filing a petition to formally commence their lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission’s illegal rollback of net neutrality. The coalition filed a petition for review in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit after the FCC published the final rule rolling back net neutrality in today’s Federal Register. “Today, the FCC made official its illegal rollback of net neutrality – and, as promised, our coaliti...
Submitted by Lynda Brown (February 16, 2018) Tsi Snaihne School students who earned the distinction of Honour Roll (overall average 80% and above) celebrated their hard work and determination by watching the "Black Panther" on opening day. They also enjoyed lunch at Burger King. Students from grades 3-6 went on the field trip. Nia:wen to CKON for sponsoring our lunch and the Enbridge Community Fund for sponsoring the movie....
The Native North American Travelling College hosted their 3rd Annual Art Wars at the St. Regis Mohawk School, on Saturday February 17th. The event began at 3 pm with contestants registering and preparing for the preliminary rounds of the contest. A total of 16 contestants competed in the Art Wars. Artists were split in half, 8 competing in each preliminary round. A theme was selected at random for each of the three rounds; the first preliminary round category was legends and stories. Once the...
(February 21, 2018) AKWESASNE - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council issued a precautionary evacuation order this afternoon (Wednesday) for the flood area located along the St. Regis River. The precautionary evacuation order is in response to increasing water levels monitored by the USGS at Brasher Center and observations by local first responders. The evacuation order is a precautionary measure and not mandatory however, residents in the flood area are encouraged to exercise caution. The...
(February 14, 2018) SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Jeffrey Lazare, 47, of Hogansburg, New York, pled guilty on February 14, 2018 to failing to maintain required records relating to the manufacture and sale of cigarettes, announced United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith and Tom Crone, Assistant Administrator for Field Operations, U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau (TTB). Sentencing is scheduled for June 7, 2018, in Utica, New York. In pleading guilty, Jeffrey Lazare admitted that from January 2014 through August 2014, in Franklin County, he sh...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort held their first and what many hope to be a regular event – TKO Tuesday. TKO Tuesday was held on February 13th in the Akwesasne Mohawk Bingo Palace. The fight card featured local Tevin Terrance as the main event. Akeen Mauzon debuted with a successful win over the seasoned Timothy Carroll in the super middleweight division. Mauzon walked away with scores of 39 – 37 and 40 – 36. In the Heavyweight Division Ray Santiago and Damian Lewis went four round...
In July 2018, the Government of Canada is expected to pass legislation legalizing the sale of recreational cannabis. The bill, Bill C-45, proposes to leave it up to the provinces and territories to determine how cannabis can be sold and used. It does not define a role for First Nations in the sale and use. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) established a Recreational Cannabis Working Task Group in September 2017 to examine the issue and ensure the community’s best interest is protected. This group is comprised of Council members, a Youth C...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police continue to seek out three men wanted on outstanding arrest warrants after investigating a home invasion which occurred on Sunday, February 11, 2018. According to police, the warrants were authorized in the Valleyfield Provincial Courts for the arrest of Mitchell Lahache Jocko, Johnny Lee Adams and Corby Jock. Police said that the investigation was initiated after patrol officers responded to a residence and located a male with obvious physical injuries. Investigators were able to determine that the man was attacked...
Below are flood preparation safety tips: • Learn the safest route from your home or business to high, safe ground should you have to leave in a hurry. • Develop and practice a ‘family escape’ plan and identify a meeting place if family members become separated. • Make an itemized list - as well as potentially photo and video documentation -- of all valuables including furnishings, clothing and other personal property. Keep the list in a safe place. • Stockpile emergency supplies of canned food, medicine and first aid supplies and drinking wa...
The Gathering of Nations Powwow announced on February 19, 2018 that the current Miss Indian World, Raven Swamp, has stepped down. Swamp was crowned Miss Indian World 2017 at last year’s Gathering of Nations Powwow. The 23 year old has been an ambassador for most of the last year representing Native and Indigenous people domestically and worldwide. Raven Swamp issued the following statement: I would like to thank the Miss Indian World Committee for this wonderful opportunity. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me throughout my year...
A Hogansburg woman who stabbed a Massena man last year in what has been called “a prostitution ruse” was recently sentenced to jail and probation in St. Lawrence County Court. Shahniice L. King, 25, of 1024 Route 37, Hogansburg, will spend 180 days in jail and five years of probation for her Dec. 20 guilty plea to felony second-degree assault and misdemeanor third-degree falsely reporting an incident as part of a plea deal with the district attorney’s office, according to a recent report in the Daily Courier-Observer. On July 27 in St. Lawre...
In addition to getting a flu shot, it’s important to practice good hand-hygiene: • Unlike some viruses, influenza is easily killed by soap and hot water. • Wash your hands often with soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds to protect yourself from germs and avoid spreading them to others. • Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to use when soap and water are not available. Choose a product with at least 60 percent alcohol. • Do not cough or sneeze into your hands. Instead, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. People with the flu are i...
The school students pulled together to cheer up one of their friends in her time of need. Kana:takon student Camryn Cook has been undergoing medical treatments and last week her classmates offered her Get Well cards and sang songs to cheer her up. Classmates all put together cheers and made cards and well wishes for her in this difficult time....
Benefit for Sheila King...
On Monday February 12th, I was able to meet up the creator and cofounder of the new local radio station in Akwesasne, 87.9 FM Karennaon:we, and get an in depth interview. I had the opportunity to ask about the process and inspiration behind the new radio station. The creator of the radio station, Shatekaronhiase Skies, is a young Mohawk who is passionate about keeping our Kanienkehaka language alive and strong. A fluent speaker in Kanienkeha, he also attends the Longhouse and practices our...
ALMIS would like to inform the Akwesasne community – especially employers – that they still have an opportunity to complete the Akwesasne Labor Market Information Survey. This survey will provide solid and vital information for all current and future businesses, educational institutions, and programs and projects in Akwesasne. Employers – your input is valued and needed. The ALMIS grand prize was made possible by the generous contribution of Mohawk Council Community Support, Mohawk Counc...
Submitted by Tsiionkwanonhso:te Activity Proogram Traditionally, communal living was practiced by families living in Longhouses. Imagine sharing your living space with your Mother’s relatives (her Mother, sisters, and aunts), sharing the workload and dividing tasks to give everyone a safe and secure home. This concept is the basis for the long term care facility called Tsiionkwanonhso:te (Our Home) located on Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island), Akwesasne, Ontario. Similar to the rules that govern us as a People (The Great Law, Kariwiio, Annual C...
Tickets are being sold at the following locations: Wild Bills Convenience Store, Truck Stop #9, Akwesasne Mini Mart, Keegan’s Tobacco Shop, Tribal Administration Building, Administration Building #1 in Kanatakon and at the Kanonhkwat’sheri:io Health Facility in Kanatakon. Also, please message Starr Thomas, Fal Thomas or Jackie Thomas on Facebook for tickets....
(February 14, 2018) Cornwall, ON – The Tri Chamber Alliance, a partnership between the Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce, Akwesasne Chamber of Commerce and Greater Massena Chamber of Commerce, with support from the Cross-Border Partnership Program (led by the Cornwall and the Counties CFDC) and the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, took home the honours in the "Cross Border Collaboration" category at the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) awards of excellence in Toronto on February 7...
Submitted by Nelson David White Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, David Zimmer, re-visited the White Pine Healing Lodge on Cornwall Island on Wednesday, February 14th, 2018. Minister Zimmer was accompanied by his Assistant Deputy Minister and two policy advisors. Also in attendance were the Grand Chief, a district chief and community members. White Pine Healing Lodge Steering Committee Chairperson, Nelson David White, hosted the visit with a tour of the facility where it will...
