A Voice from the Eastern Door
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An Akwesasne woman is jailed after multiple shoplifting incidents and police pursuits, including one where she allegedly tried to run over a state trooper. Olivia J. Terrance, 34, was charged in connection with the incidents on Friday, January 4 police said. The first pursuit began on Dec. 10 around 11:50 p.m., when Terrance was operating a 2013 Chevrolet Impala, operating erratically, on county Route 51 in the town of Malone. Troopers say they tried to stop her and she failed to comply. Troopers pursued her and later called off the chase on...
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A former district chief with three ethical conduct charges laid against him; one being dismissed, the second was resolved in mediation and the third resulting in his removal from office has been voted back in by the district of Kawehno:ke. On December 22, 2018, the community of Kawehno:ke went to the polls to vote Dennis Chaussi back into office as a District Chief. Chaussi received 54 votes in a district that has over 900 eligible voters. The events leading up to Chaussi’s 2018 dismissal b...
On Monday, January 7, RCMP broke down a protest checkpoint on the traditional territory of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation and arrested 14 protestors. Around 9am the RCMP erected a road block and had turned away media and members of the public citing 'public safety issues'. Two checkpoint camps had been set up along the route of a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run through the territory of Wet'suwet'en First Nation located in northern British Columbia. According to APTN, the Mounties...
Iehiá:tons Mahlon Smoke Karihwatákie kanatakwé:kon tsi nentewákiere nón:wa nikahá:wi tenhotíhkwa'te ne tahatikonhsatákie ne tsiá:ta nikanakerahtsherá:ke. Tsi nahò:tenk kí:ken kanakerahtsheratákie enhonnonhtónnionhwe tsi ronatehiahrónkie tánon enhatikwatá:ko ne kaná:ta. Tsionkwè:ta ne iakoió'tens tsi ierahstánions tánon ne akoio'ténhsera Sydney Jacobs iontákiats. Tsi niiakiónhnhes shiierahtstánions tánon iéhsere ierahstánions iéhsere ne sénha aiakoianeráhsten. Nahé:'a iohseratákie iakohníson...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has filed suit in federal court against pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors for the devastating effects that prescription opioids have had on the community of Akwesasne. The Tribe is seeking to hold companies responsible for the costs incurred in responding to the public health crisis attributed to the opioid epidemic. The suit, which was filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York on Tsiothóhrha/December 21, 2018, contends that the companies who manufacture, market, an...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Colleen T. Bero, 57, of 42 Rooseveltown Road, passed away Sunday evening, December 23, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Colleen was born July 12, 1961 in Utica, the daughter of the late William P. and Christine P. (Edwards) Wheeler. She attended schools in Utica and Massena. On October 30, 1983, she married Leroy W. Bero in Fort Covington with Justice Jerome Brockway officiating. Throughout her life, she worked at G&G Ice Cream Store, Bob's Motel, Garrow's C... Full story
John "Atsienhaienton" Lafrance, Turtle Clan, passed away on January 5, 2019 at the Iakhihsohtha Lodge; age 90 years. John was the beloved son of the late Mitchell Lafrance and the late Mary Josephine Loft and dear brother of Pauline Lafrance Staves (Jerry). He was predeceased by his siblings Jake Lafrance, Louis Lafrance, Anthony "Tony" Lafrance and Madeline Lafrance Altheide. Also predeceased by his niece Lisa Margaret Lafrance and by his great-nephew Mitchell John Lafrance. John will be... Full story
AKWESASNE – Richard J. Tarbell, 68, of 37 McGee Road, passed away early Tuesday morning, December 25, 2018, at his home. Rick was born on June 28, 1950, in Syracuse, son of the late Lazore "Spin" and Theresa "Bear" Guthrie Tarbell. He graduated from Salmon River Central School and entered the US Navy after graduation. While in the Navy, he was a boilerman on the USS Kitty Hawk and proudly served until his honorable discharge. On February 22, 1986, he married Verda Lynn Gibson of Onondaga at S... Full story
AKWESASNE – Bruce "Check" Johnson, 61, of St. Regis Village unexpectedly passed away on January 6, 2019 in Plattsburgh. Beloved father of Marcus and Tory Thompson and beloved husband of 26 years to Liz Thompson. Bruce was born in Cornwall, Ontario on February 21, 1957, the dear son of Irene (Sawatis) Johnson and the late Frank Johnson. He was predeceased by his father, Frank on November 28, 1982; his best friend, Kenneth "Poopsie" Diabo on August 18, 2018; and his younger brother, Terry "... Full story
AKWESASNE – Norma Louise Jock, 90, a resident of Sunrise Acres, passed away late Sunday evening, January 6, 2019 at the Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone. Louise was born April 18, 1928 at the family home in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Andrew and Josephine (Tarbell) Jacobs. She graduated from Bombay High School and later attended Mater Dei College. On October 16, 1948, she married Daniel A. Jock at St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her on June 7, 1992. Louise first worked f... Full story
Calvin Lewis Point passed away on January 6, 2019 at the Cornwall Community Hospital; age 35 years. Best friend and husband of Natalie Point. Loving father of Nolan and Jared. Loving son of Dean and Carla Point. Dear brother of Allen Point (Bry), Brandon Point (Shylo) and Amber Point (Trevor). Grandson of Francis "Bubba" Cree, the late Catherine Cree, Phyllis Point and the late Noah Point. Son-in-law of Monique and Wayne Paquette and brother-in-law of Chris Motard. Godfather of Dominic, Ella... Full story
This issue, the first of the year, is dedicated to the following people who left us in 2018. They are all greatly missed. Alfred B. Laffin, age 51, passed away on January 10, 2018. Son of the late Basil O’Donald and Agatha “Hattie” Lazore Laffin. Joseph Bonaparte, age 82, passed away on January 21, 2018. Son of the late Angus Sr. and Anna Oakes Bonaparte. Thomas Randall “Randy” Hall Thohnen’datek, age 72, passed away on January 18, 2018. Son of the late Margaret Tarbell and Thomas J. Hall. “Musky” Dennis L. Kenny Benedict Saiontarawanane...
Indian Time received this letter from our dear friend Tom Porter in Kanatsiohareke. The letter was written by Laura Boak, expressing her heartfelt apology to all Native Americans. Tom wanted ‘to share this message to all our people’. Dear Kanatsiohareke Mohawk Community and Chief Dr. Thomas Porter, My name is Laura Boak. I live in Alabama with my husband and children. I was originally born and raised near Salt Lake City, Utah to parents who are of white Anglo European ancestry. These ancestors of mine came to America as settlers starting fro...
I would like to send out a big thank-you to Flo-Ann Burns and her Caring Hearts group. The support and prayers shown is very heartwarming. All the volunteers and donations are really appreciated. I will continue to give updates on Mary Ellen’s recovery when available. Again, a big thank you to the community. Mike Jackson and family...
NIAWEN The family of Nancy Kanahstatsi Phillips would like to give a big “Niawen:kowa” for the love and support during our time of sorrow. Thank you for your generous donations and your precious time. We know our departed Nancy felt the love from this wonderful community, for she herself was a beautiful and gracious person. We are forever thankful Akwesasne, Louis, Peter Mitchell, Helen, Peter Adams, Bahata, Aronhiotas and the rest of her family....
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. What ever you did to console our hearts we thank you for whatever part. The Family of Rick “Ricky” Tarbell would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the thoughtfulness and love we have been given during our time of bereavement....
Nia:wenkowa Akwesasne Community Trust Tri-District Elders Center would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the Akwesasne Community Trust in funding the revitalization of the kitchen. The center has received new appliances, countertops, back splash, cabinets repainted and whole kitchen repainted. Along with dishware, flatware, serving platters and small kitchen appliances. This revitalization of the kitchen will ensure safe food preparation and longevity of the kitchen. In the picture from...
Whenever people come together, words are said; good words of greetings and acknowledgment are said. First we acknowledge each other. We thank the Creator for allowing us to meet here today safely. Next we thank Mother Earth, we walk upon her, and she has never failed to support us. She is the mother, we are her children. With our kindest words, and our purest thoughts, we thank you mother earth. Now we are of one mind. Next we thank the bodies of water. The ocean, lakes and rivers which bring energy to mother earth. The waters are always there...
1. Ohiakserakwé:kon - All week 2. Énska iawén:re enská:ra'ne - 11th will be the date 3. Tsi niió:re - Until 4. Kióhton iawén:re enská:ra'ne - 19th will be the date 5. Ronakiohkowá:nen - A lot of people 6. Enhonkia'tarò:roke - They will gather 7. Kanonhséshne - At the longhouse 8. Tenhonwanonhwará:ton - They will greet and thank him 9. Ne Shonkwaia'tíson - Our Creator 10. Kiotenhniserakierénhton - The first day 11. Karihwí:io enhoterihwahténkia'te - He will put through the good message 12. Ent...
II Old Scrooge not losing any sleep about shut-down of the Gov't. And the furlough of thousands of employees. (Also cancels pay raises.) So long as it results in getting the funds (5 Billion $) approved by Congress, for his WALL. The Democrats say no! Hope they don't compromise this time. Since their party takes over the House in early January. And, special counsel Mueller just about ready to lower the boom on the Scrooge....
