A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Kaniehtonkie. American Legion Post officers and members of the American Legion Post 1479 gathered on a windy day on November 11, 2024, at 11:00AM to honor all veterans who have served their country. Commander Mike Cook paid tribute to veterans, emphasizing the debt of gratitude owed to them for their sacrifices that have ensured the freedom and safety of the nation. He expressed deep appreciation for the veterans' bravery and the high price they paid for the nation's freedom. Brendan White, "...
By Kaniehtonkie. United States – American citizens elected a convicted felon as their president. Trump was convicted in New York this spring on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush-money payment made to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election. Presidential pardoning power only applies to federal offences, not to crimes violating state law. There is nothing under federal law or in the U.S. Constitution that prevents a felon from leading the nation. To become president, candidates need only be at l...
By Kaniehtonkie. Onkwe is well known in Akwesasne for providing an abundance of garden-fresh produce to community members. You'll recognize the founding member Nelson Jook parked along Route 37 with a truck load, if not a tractor trailer full of whatever vegetable is fresh, ripe and ready for eating. This past weekend, Onkwe hosted their second Medicine Gathering Symposium. Over two days community members and visitors had the opportunity to participate in herbal medicine making workshops, hear...
By Kaniehtonkie. Mohawk Council of Akwesasne Land-Based Healing Program held a series of workshop throughout the week of Monday, September 23 to Saturday, September 28th. They offered a variety of activities including a beginner's weaving class, a food preservation workshop, clay pipe making and a corn washing workshop. They also had fun activities to get you moving whether it be skateboarding, hiking or singing in a garden work bee. The events were part of part of the week-long "Healing Through...
By Kaniehtonkie. The Native North American Traveling College (NNATC) received a special honor presented to them by the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations (RCAF) – Cornwall. The RCAF regularly send their cadets to the Traveling College for cultural and historical training of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. The commander of the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Control Operations – Lt.-Col. Neil Ryan, along with CWO / Adjuc Chuck Ansell, MMM, CD presented a special edi...
By Kaniehtonkie Ty David is the first student to receive the Duran Flint Jacobs Skaroniate Legacy Grant. The educational grant was conceived out the love and appreciation of Duran's love for music, poetry and song. And to make a lasting legacy, this grant will be open for all graduation seniors to apply each spring. With a focus on art and music, Duran left behind a portfolio of artwork, master tapes, poetry, and earning credits on several works with his father Alex, author and poet Joy Harjo,...
By Kaniehtonkie Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has initiated a temporary suspension of uranium hauling in response to the Navajo Nation’s condemnation of a mining company transporting radioactive materials through its lands. The pause aims to facilitate negotiations between the Navajo Nation and Energy Fuels Resources, the company engaged in the transport. The Navajo Nation, which spans parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, prohibits the transportation of radioactive uranium ore on its lands without explicit permission. This week, h...
By Kaniehtonkie. The Department of the Interior has announced the next steps in the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative, launched by Secretary Deb Haaland in June 2021. This initiative represents the federal government's first comprehensive effort to address the legacy of past federal Indian boarding school policies, aiming to confront their intergenerational impact and illuminate the trauma experienced by Indigenous communities. The Department released the second and final volume of the investigative report, led by Assistant Secretary...
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...
By Kaniethonkie. The Cornwall Armed Forces Day started with a friendly exhibition lacrosse game played at the A'nowara'ko:wa Arena. Opening remarks were said by Grand Chief Abram Benedict immediately after the Ohenton Karihwatehkwen was recited by Tarihowaneh, Tehohkanion, Wahohshnoratste and Teiohonstiakwente. Bank of Montreal (BMO) Vice President Elias Bakakis dropped the ceremonial ball for the face off. BMO was the title sponsor of the day long tribute to Canada's Armed Forces. Bakakis said...
By Kaniehtonkie. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held their annual elections on Saturday, June 1, 2024. This year, the SRMT presented voters with four referendum questions, along with voting for three positions of Tribal Clerk, Tribal Sub-Chief and Chief. In a community of 9735 eligible voters, less than 600 community members choose to place their ballot. Referendum question #1, Do you approve of elimination the requirement of having people present at Caucus to accept a nomination?” 375 eligible voters placed their ballot as “No,” and 236 voted...
By Kaniehtonkie. In mid-April the Akwesasne Powwow Committee (APC) and respected leaders made an explosive announcement of temporarily moving the 2024 powwow to Cornwall. This announcement was received with plenty of comments from community members on Facebook, with some encouraging to 'boycott' the events. Indian Time spoke to the APC members about the concerns many Akwesasronon have about their decision to move the powwow – albeit temporarily – to Cornwall. The APC stated the decision to move...
By Kaniehtonkie. Warning: This piece contains sensitive content involving the abuse of children. If you are experiencing trauma or feeling triggered, help is available 24/7 for survivors and their families through the Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. Mental health support for Indigenous peoples in the lands known as Canada is available through the Hope for Wellness chatline at 1-800-721-0066 or using the chat box at https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/. The Indian...
By Kaniehtonke. Family, friends and academia gathered at the SLU Brush Gallery on Friday, January 19th to unveil three new portraits honoring the lives and contributions of three St. Lawrence University community members; most notably Ernest Benedict. The "Portraying St. Lawrence" is an arts-based project focused on documenting who is represented in official portraiture and expanding representations of women and people of color in campus portraiture. In 1941, Ernest Benedict was the first...
by Kaniehtonkie Mohawks from Akwesasne, Kahnawake, Ganienkeh, and Tyendinaga were present at the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs (MNCC) Land Claims meeting on Sunday, Dec 2. Mohawks attending anticipated a general council in which decisions would be made however as the meeting unfolded, it turned into soon an “information session.” Edward Gray, sitting under the Turtle Clan title Sahtekariwate made this decision stating “not all horns were present” to hold a general council meeting. There was no reference as to which title holders were not pre...
By Kaniehtonkie Karennotakies Barnes, Akwesasronon, now living in Six Nations with her young family travelled back this weekend to hold her first 'Akwesasne Hide Camp'. The workshop was held on Saturday and Sunday at Generations Park where dedicated students learned how to prepare a moose hide. One participant stated, "Akwesasne Hide Camp 2023 was awesome! My first time watching and working on moose hides. It was a little smelly, tough on the body, and freezing cold on both days, but I learned...
By Kaniehtonkie. In August 2019, Victor Lazore was found guilty of premeditated murder by a jury trial. This outcome would have garnered Lazore with a life sentence. On October 17, the charges against Lazore were reduced to second degree murder due to his mental health. In addition to lessening the charge to second degree murder, Lazore, a First Nations person meant a Gladue report was issued, and the report further reduced his sentence. The Gladue report is named after a 1999 decision by the Supreme Court of Canada, R. v. Gladue. Some of the k...
By Kaniehtonkie. Canada updated its U.S. travel advisory on Tuesday, August 28, warning Canadians traveling to the U.S. to be cautious due to state laws and policies targeting LGBTQ people. This advisory came in response to the wave of recently passed anti-LGBTQ legislation in several states. The “Laws and Culture” section of Canada’s U.S. travel advisory provides information on dual citizenship, drugs, cannabis and other relevant topics for Canadian travelers visiting the U.S. It states: 2SLGBTQI+ travellers Some states have enacted laws...
By Kaniehtonkie A group of Haudenosaunee women traveled to Geneva, Switzerland for the 16th Session the of Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) which took place from July 17 to 21, 2023. This small group of women – called the Matrilineal Order of Haudenosaunee Women (MOHW) made a huge impact, not only on the city of Geneva but also upon other Indigenous women and Indigenous people from around the world. They arrived unified from different backgrounds and ideas, but c...
By Kaniehtonkie The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe issued statements regarding released Franklin County’s land claim ‘settlement’ announcements. Local, regional and national news have covered this issue. In response, the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs and the Saint Regis Tribe state clearly, that the towns and counites agreement is a welcomed step in this entire process, adding that this not the final agreements and more work needs to be accomplished. On Monday, Donna Kissane, Franklin County Manager relea...
By Kaniehtonkie. Route 37 was lined with community members, neighbors and friends from the North Country to honor those who have died in service of the U. S. Local businesses, service programs, and families presented beautifully decorated floats to make May 29, 2023 a day of remembrance. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the United States. Memorial Day was borne out of the Civil War (which ended in 1865) and a desire to...
By Kaniehtonkie. The latest update provided by The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) states they are continuing to seek the public's assistance in locating missing person Casey Oakes, age 30, of Akwesasne. Today, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, marks six days since he was last seen boarding a vessel departing from the East end of Cornwall Island. According to AMPS Chief of Police Shawn Delude, additional support walkers will be added today to search the islands on foot. The HAVFD continue to...
By Kaniehtonkie. In less than four month, eight bills have been introduced to weaken child labor protections in six Midwestern states (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and South Dakota) and in Arkansas, where a bill repealing restrictions on work for 14- and 15-year-olds has now been signed into law. One bill introduced in Minnesota would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work on construction sites. Ten states have introduced, considered, or passed legislation rolling back protections for young workers in just the past two years....
By Kaniehtonkie. The search for Casey Oakes, who was reported missing on March 30, 2023, has taken on a different approach. The HAVFD, SQ divers and SQ Air Support concluded their search yesterday, April 4th. Today is the last day coordinated agencies will conduct the joint search for Oakes – the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS), OPP and RCMP marine units will continue to search waterways starting at noon. After today, only the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service will resume the search with their regular marine patrols, which consists of a th...
By Kaniehtonkie. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police released the names of eight bodies found in the Akwesasne Territory on March 30 and March 31, 2023. As of April 6, 2023, Casey Oakes is still missing. The circumstances surrounding the deaths continue to be investigated. According to AMPS, 'An essential part of this investigation is determining whether or not this travel was facilitated by an individual or individuals. This investigation is still in its early stages, and investigators are still trying...
