A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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At the End of Season’s ceremony after the Faithkeepers put through the Standing Quiver Dance, the 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 24th, 2015 but prior to this day, the Big Heads (Rotinontsistowanon) will gather before the Chiefs, Faithkeepers and Clanmothers on J...
(Tsiothóhrha/December 30, 2014) Akwesasne, NY - The Tribe’s thirty-year land claim was positioned to progress towards final settlement earlier this year, when the historic and controversial Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, St. Lawrence County, the New York Power Authority and New York State. Each party, agreeing to lucrative terms, expected Franklin County to agree to similar terms within a reasonable timeline that would ultimately resolve the long-standing boundary issues, and return the an...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on December 28th, 2014 in the village of Kanatakon. At approximately 5:17 pm the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service received an emergency call of shots being fired at a motor vehicle. During the investigation the Police Service closed off Sections of First Street and Park Street to the public for approximately two hours due to public safety concerns. Tacala Drew Buckshot, age 29, and Jessie William Stacey, age 31, were both taken into custody. Both Buckshot and...
On Jan. 3, more than 150 people from as far away as Canada, New Mexico, Virginia and New York gathered in front of the White House in Washington, DC to urge Congress and President Obama to say no to the Keystone XL pipeline. Organizers of the rally felt it was essential to make their voice heard prior to the Keystone XL debate taking center stage as Congress reconvenes this week....
(Akwesasne, Quebec) – On December 30th, 2014, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was dispatched to TsiSnaihne, Quebec where a deceased female was located inside a residence. Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service officers determined that foul play was involved in the death of Lori Sue Lazore, 46 years of age. Ryan John Lazore, 26 years of age has been charged with “Second Degree Murder”. Lazore is currently being held in a New York State Holding Facility. His extradition to Canada is being sought. A Post-Mortem examination has been scheduled for t...
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AKWESASNE – Mrs. Lori S. Martin Lazore, 46, of 14 Oak Court, Snye, tragically passed away late Monday evening, December 29, 2014 at her home in Quebec. Lori was born February 5, 1968 in Massena, the daughter of the late John and Grace Rice Martin. She attended Salmon River Central School and later achieved her GED before graduating from Mater Dei College. She also took courses at St. Lawrence College. A marriage to Thomas J. Lazore ended in divorce. Lori worked for the Mohawk Council of A...
Fort Covington: William "Billy" J. Gardner, 63, of Water St., Ft. Covington passed away Tuesday (December 23, 2014) at his home surrounded by his loving family and Hospice. Friends and family were received on Sunday (December 28, 2014) from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Phillips Memorial Home in Massena. A Mass of Resurrection was held Monday (December 29, 2014) at 12 Noon at the Church of the Sacred Heart with Rev. Donald J. Manfred presiding. Interment will be in the family plot at Calvary Cemetery,...
AKWESASNE – After a courageous battle with cancer, Mr. Angus N. “Gus” McDonald, 65, of Beaver Meadow Road, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 6, 2015 at his home in Milton, Florida. Gus was born November 29, 1949 in Brasher Falls, the son of the late Angus and Sally P. Garrow McDonald. On August 27, 1970, he entered the US Navy, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge on August 26, 1974. On February 17, 1972, he married Shelia Barden in Bay Minette, Alabama. He gradu...
A True Christmas Story...Beginning of December, and a house of six, which had tons of laundry to do and the washing machine broke down. Hauling laundry to local Laundromats was quite the ordeal, but it has to get done. Three days before Christmas we were all heading to Hannaford's Plaza to do our weekly business. The Laundromat was full of people doing their weekly deeds too. I had six washing machines full and was working like an assembly line putting laundry in, done, putting soap in, done,...
A note of considerable sadness around the community regarding the Christmas basket give-a-way this year. Many community members said forget about it this year due to the discouraging effects from the contents in the basket. Seniors had to be given a choice between a fruit basket (which was very small) or the food box, but no $20 gift certificate from Aldi’s. Single families didn’t even get a certificate, some did but they only got a box of food with 1 can of peas (35¢ at Aldi’s), 1 can of corn (35¢), 1 can of cranberries (35¢) between 3-6 pota...
We are looking for the person who was the Hit and Run driver that hit this vehicle below on New Year's morning at 4:00 am on Route 344 in Kanesatake. To the person that did this - This looks to be an intentional motive to ramming this car full of our young Mohawk men. Look at the wreckage and the force that it took to destroy the entire back end of the car. If it had impacted even one foot closer on the rear door those boys would have been killed. You did not even stop to see if they were injure...
January 2, 2015 Election Board 412 State Route 37 Akwesasne, NY 13655 The Elders Benefit Committee was sorry to receive your letter dated December 15, 2014 signed by Wendy Adams, Betty Roundpoint and Christine Horn, stating that although our petition contained the required number of valid signatures, it did not call for a referendum. We have reviewed Tribal Council Resolution 2013-21 and noted two areas to do with a petition. The first is under Definitions on page 1 number 8: Valid Petition shall mean a petition which contains the requisite...
She:kon. As we celebrate the New Year ahead, I would like to take the time to thank those who serve as role models in Akwesasne. Nia:wen’kowa for all that you do. It does not go unnoticed. In appreciation of some of these leaders, I will be presenting career profiles of various professionals and industry leaders who work among us whom I have interviewed. Leading by example has historic connections to our ancestors. Learning success is as important as finding it. The role models around us can help others to get a leg up on setting and r...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us,...
Niawen:kowa to Papa John's and the Tarbell Management Group for their generous pizza/wings donation for our end of season party. From the Akwesasne Attack grade 7/8 FallBall team. Pictured: Row 1-Coach Hawi Tarbell, Tobias Jacobs, Aspen Robertson, Lucas Bigtree, Talon Thompson, Treyton Mitchell, Memphis Mitchell, Tyrell Mitchell, Coach Colby King. Row 2-Cobie Cree, Bryce Cooke, Matteas Thompson, Reese Conners, Carter Tait, Keldren King, Mick Miller, Sose George. Row 3-Cash Villeneuve, Zach...
The family of the late Catherine Cook would like to express their thanks and appreciation to all our relatives, friends and well-wishers who surrounded us with their love and care during our period of loss. We were deeply touched by the numerous calls, visits, prayers and words of encouragement. Your acts of kindness and generosity made our burden more bearable. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Children, Grandchildren of Catherine Cook...
We'd like to thank everyone who donated items, gave money donations, and the people that came to bid at Veronica Cook's silent auction. It was a big success!! It will surely help her and her family. Thanks again to all who helped, Liz Sunday (our organizer) and Cook family...
On Tuesday, December 16, 2014, Police Officers and volunteers joined in to participate in some Christmas caroling. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers partnered with Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department, OPP Coppertone representatives, and a few civilian volunteers paid visit to two retirement homes in the area. Residents and staff from the Iakhihsohtha and Tsiionkwanonhso:te were excited to see officers from the different police forces join...
In late December, as part of their Christmas activities, the Tsi Snaihne School held a mismatch day. Here are some of the students that took part in the fun. L-R: Gracie Jackson-Laughing, Anson Philips, Tonkwas Hall-Square, Thoriwaieri Obi, Ivan Swamp, Tehonekwathe Green, Alanatra Peters, Alexia Mitchell, Darius Cook and Ieniente Tabor. Photo by Derrick Lafrance....
On Sunday, December 28, Billy Arquette, Thomas Bero and Walter Bero (left to right) took advantage of a break in the winter weather and took their bikes out for a ride. They weren't sure where they were going, which usually turns out to be the best adventures! Photo by Samantha McMillon-Wilkinson....
1st prize $5,000: Mabel White 2nd prize $2,500: Lorraine White 3rd prize $1,500: Minn Mitchell 4th prize $1,000: Dolores Thompson 5th prize $1,000: Olivia Redeye 6th prize $1,000: Jocelyn Jacobs 7th prize $1,000: Dana Skye 8th prize $1,000: Steve Tarbell 9th prize $1,000: Tee Bigtree 10th prize $1,000: Dyan Swamp HAVFD would like to thank everyone who participated in the raffle. It was a huge success!! Niawen kowa!...
"Tis the Season to be Jolly...." was the theme for this year's Annual Christmas Party presented by the Association of Senior Citizens in Franklin County and sponsored by the Office of the Aging. This Gala Event was held at the Mohawk Casino in Hogansburg, NY, on Friday, December 5th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. There were well over 250 seniors in attendance from all over Franklin County who joined in the festivities, making this year's party the largest Christmas Event ever held by the...