A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Saturday, January 8, 2016, the temperature rose above 50, but if you're standing outside immersed in the river, it's different. The Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department spent over 4 hours Saturday morning, reviewing ice water rescuing and practicing ice water rescue on dry land. By afternoon, the HAVFD crew turned theory and procedure into practice on and in the St. Regis River. An ice water rescue follows certain procedures and protocols, using particular equipment designed for the...
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Indian Time confirmed reports on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has signed an agreement with Seaway Valley Ambulance Service. Any person needing emergency medical assistance and transportation on the southern portion of Akwesasne will now receive ambulance service from Seaway Valley Ambulance. According to Tribal officials, this was a fiduciary and health service issue decision and community members will receive a higher level of care and a faster response time. SRMT signed a 12 to 15 month contract with SVA. An...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is asking for the publics assistance in their investigation of a break and enter that occurred at the Fire Station number 2 on Kawehnoke. Police are asking for any information that would lead into the recovery of the items taken as the Fire Department is a non-profit organization that depends on donations and fundraising to obtain the equipment used in serving the community. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is working closely with Utica Police and St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police in the recovery of some of...
Submitted by Elaine Thompson...
WHITESBORO, N.Y. - Residents of a central New York village want to keep their logo that has been called racist and offensive because it appears to show a white man choking a Native American. Surrounded by the town's name, the round logo at the heart of the controversy shows two men grappling against a grassy horizon. The man with the upper hand, so to speak, has chalk-white skin and flowing hair. His mouth is clenched in determination, and he is wearing tan garments. The dark-skinned man in his...
He is gone You can shed tears he is gone Or you can smile that he lived You can close your eyes and pray that He will come back Or you can open your eyes and See all that he has left Your heart can be empty because You can't see him, Or you can be full of the love That you shared You can turn your back on tomorrow And live yesterday Or you can remember him and only that He is gone Or you can cherish his memory And live on You can cry and close your mind Be empty and turn your back Or you can do...
Nia:wen The Recreation and Leisure Department and Totas would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the anonymous donation of $500 just before the holidays! Thank you “Anonymous” for thinking about the Elders that live at Iakhihsohtha. We told the Totas that someone - or some people - donated money to make their holiday brighter and happier. They were deeply touched and moved by your thoughtfulness. Peace and Blessings for you in the New Year! From the Recreation & Leisure Staff at Iakhihsohtha...
The Knights of Columbus Council 9991 of Constable want to take this opportunity to thank all those who helped us this Christmas in making Christmas special for those in need in our area. Adirondack Auto in Fort Covington who gave a special Christmas to a whole family, Tim Leahy Construction, Smith Lumber, Leroux Oil Company, Stark’s Sand and Gravel and Fort Covington American Legion Post 1418. We are grateful to our parish Altar Rosary Society for their support and generous donation. Sue Prue who is in charge of our Local Food Pantry and her v...
Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs Expresses “Niawen:kowa” The Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs would like to thank the Akwesasne Child & Family Services; Holistic Health & Wellness Program & Traditional Medicine for hosting such a great event on New Year’s Eve and to all the people that gave generously for the upkeep of the Mohawk Nation Longhouse. Niawenkowa again!!!...
She:kon, Thank you, going out to Akwesasne Holiday Helpers and Volunteers. The spirit of giving and receiving has returned to Akwesasne, many thanks go out to the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers for doing such a tremendous job. The only sounds I heard were the awesomeness with the organization. The helpers greeted everyone with smiles and displayed all around, sincere with love and good thoughts while distributing to each and every person. With the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers organization; this allowed these families to enjoy at the minimum a wonderful...
Thank You The Akwesasne Epilepsy Support Group would like to send a huge Thank You to the Brass Horse for inviting them to be the recipients of their Trivia Night held on Friday, January 8th. The event was a great success and everyone had great time! There were many door prizes for the players, food, and a grand prize of a ‘Fit Bit’, donated by the Support Group, which was won by Jori Rourke! A big Thank You to all the players who participated and to the winning team, The Usual Suspects: Cactus, Dewi, Lesley & Nathan! Also a huge Thank you to...
Don Burnstick is a Cree comedian from Alexander First Nation outside of Edmonton, Alberta. He came to Ahkwesahsne to perform on December 31st, so fitting being New Years Eve. He performed for about two and a half hours of straight laughter and crying. The crying was with tears of happiness as spectators were helpless in holding back their laughter at the Snye Recreation Center. It was a filled to the max entertainment with a full agenda for the evening. It is remarkable how Don has spread his...
This past Christmas finished with a lot of happy boys and girls thanks to an anonymous group who donated $3000.00 to help with the purchase of the Teens Christmas gifts and the Kids Christmas gifts. CKON was also wrapped up in the spirit of Christmas by donating $1500.00 to ABGC which covered food, decorations and supplies used during the holiday season. The ABGC send a "Niawen:kowa" to both groups for making their Christmas so much brighter this year....
Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson on the Final Phase of Real ID Act Implementation: (January 8, 2016) Today I announce the schedule for the final phase of implementation of the REAL ID Act. Bottom line up front: Effective January 22, 2018, air travelers with a driver’s license or identification card issued by a state that does not meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act (unless that state has been granted an extension to comply with the Act) must present an alternative form of identification acceptable to the Transportation Security A...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Middle School students are preparing for the North Country Jr. Iron Chef Competition on March 12, 2016. For the past two years Mr. Treptow has been coaching the Middle School team to develop a healthy recipe using a combination of local and commodity foods that could be realistically prepared in our school cafeteria. Dishes will be judged by an expert panel at the competition and recipes shared region-wide!...
Akwesasne, NY - Tribal elders aged 68 years and over are noticing a $75 reduction in their monthly electric bills or rent beginning this month. It is the first of three monthly reductions elders will receive following a decision by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council to renew a program that first ran during the spring of 2015. This year, however, the program was implemented sooner to assist elders with their utility bill during the coldest months of the year, or with rent for those that have electricity included in their rental agreements....
The Indigenous Environmental Network and on behalf of all frontline Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island, we send sincere thanks, appreciation and a heartfelt handshake to Leonard DiCaprio. A lot of people from my homelands, today known as Fort Berthold, in North Dakota, were pretty excited about the making of "The Revenant", from the onset of filming. It's really the first time a part of our history is being represented like this on the big screen: to go to the movie theater and hear...
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,...
On Saturday, January 23, 2016, Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County will present a day-long course on the spotted lanternfly, Asian jumping worm and other new invasive species. The course is open to the public, but those in the landscape, nursery, florist, greenhouse, and grounds management businesses are strongly urged to attend. There is a fee, lunch included. To register or for more information call (315) 379-9192, or email [email protected]....
We salute CKON's Misty in the Morning! On Sunday Misty chopped her hair and donated it to Locks of Love. "I wanted to cut my hair but I wanted it to be important. So I decided to do Locks of Love, it's for the kids," said Misty. If you are thinking about donating to Locks of Love, first, check the salon to see if they participate in Locks of Love. Or you can have your hair cut and donate it to them directly. Also, they take a minimum of 10 inches of hair. Visit www.locksoflove.org for more...
Submitted by Native North American Travelling College The sacrifice you will use to solidify this Ceremony (Stirring Ashes) is a White Dog. The dog must be pure white. There can’t be any black spots on it. I will always personally treasure this Ceremony. I expect that since you are related to my father, the Great Turtle, you will always perform this ceremony. “You will dress the dog as you would dress me. This will symbolize my clothing. A man will be selected to throw the White Dog into the sacred fire. Next he will place the oie...
Members of the US Coast Guard, stationed in Alexandria Bay joined forces with the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Station in Akwesasne to review and practice ice water rescue training procedures and practices. Four US Coast Guard members joined over 25 men and women in Akwesasne at the HAVFD Station #1 for 2hours of theory and review and spent over 2 hours at Fred Lazore's riverside residence performing ice rescue drills. The Coast Guard Station in Alexandria Bay's mission is Search and...
Mohawk Lesson...
In Free to Be Mohawk, Louellyn White traces the history of the AFS, a tribally controlled school operated without direct federal, state, or provincial funding, and explores factors contributing to its longevity and its impact on alumni, students, teachers, parents, and staff. Through interviews, participant observations, and archival research, White presents an in-depth picture of the Akwesasne Freedom School as a model of Indigenous holistic education that incorporates traditional teachings,...
