A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Submitted by C.A.T.S. Spay/Neuter Program This year was a great one. Akwesasne Puppy Style Dog Biscuits started donating part of the proceeds of their sales to C.A.T.S. Jennifer Herne, LVT, joined Kaly White as the Program Coordinator for C.A.T.S. Spay/Neuter Program. The community came together to make the garage sale, the online Pampered Chef fundraiser sale, the Strut your Mutt and Halloween Pet Costume contest, and the Pet Photo with Santa was a success. C.A.T.S. was able to provide...
Name: Keithen Craig Gorrow-Barksdale Born: December 14, 2012 Weight: 9 lbs. 9 oz. Length: 21.5 inches Parents: Sara Gorrow and Moses Barksdale Sibling: Kadence Maternal Grandparents: Craig & Debbie Gorrow and the late Martha Bero Paternal Grandparents: John & Loretta Barksdale Maternal Great Grandparents: Shirley & the late Warren Gorrow...
Name: Liam Jacob Thomas Born: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Weight: 5 lbs. 2 oz. Length: 14.3 inches Parents: Jesse Light and David Thomas Grandparents: Jennifer Light, Veronica Jacobs and Mark Thomas, David Thomas Sr. and Carla Printup Great Grandparents: Darlene Sunday and Peter Sunday; Ronald and Ida Thomas; and the late Abe and Hazel Thomas; and the late Johnny and Louise Jacobs Great Great Grandmother: Beatrice Jacobs...
Name: Ion’aweiahstha Horn David Born: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 Weight: 7 lbs. 14 ozs. Parents: Kwanerataieni Cole and Kanathonson Horn David Tota’s Maternal: Kawisahawi, Kanrahtonta, the late Tahotahasehre Jock Kanehkowa, the late Kwanerataieni and the late Stephen Cole Paternal: Kanietahawi, Kanehkahawi, Karoniohwanon Horn Kanietakeron, Kiohkoktah, Karoniohwanon David...
Middlebury, VT, Anna Kelly, daughter of Bruce and Jocelyn Kelly of Hogansburg, was named to the Dean’s List during the fall term at Middlebury College. The Dean’s List is the second highest recognition for academic achievement at the liberal arts institution in Vermont. To be selected for the Dean’s List, students must carry a full course load of four or more classes during the semester, achieve a grade point average of 3.3 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and earn no grade lower than a B minus. Situated in Vermont’s Champlain Valley with the Gre...
In 2012, about 1.6 million new cancer cases were diagnosed and over 500,000 Americans died from cancer. More than one million people in the United States get cancer each year and Massena Athletes are stepping up and taking an active role in the fight against this disease. Several of the winter sports teams have planned upcoming events to help raise funds to fight cancer. The Girls and Boys JV and Varsity Basketball teams, the Girls Varsity Hockey team, and the Wrestling team have teamed up to...
January is a great time to take a look at the past year and see what you would like to do better. And as much as we are all for saving money, let’s face it, doing things in a new way or different way that can save us time is even better. Then we have time for the things that really count- our family and friends. There are only 24 hours in a day, and many times it doesn’t seem like 24 hours is enough. Ok, it never seems like it’s enough. Actually we don’t need more time in the day; we need to spend our time wisely. You can learn to be more ef...
Apple and Mozilla both confirm that a dangerous Java exploit makes computers vulnerable to malicious attackers. If you are new or confused by this or your computer technician is not available, it’s a very good idea to disable Java on your computer’s web browser right now. A new zero-day flaw affects Java in web browsers and malicious hackers are exploiting it. The security flaw can affect all Windows, Mac OS X and Linux computers and if you value your computer investments, it’s important to reduce your risks of attack. If you must use Java...
When you have kids you can bet money on them embarrassing you throughout their childhood. They don’t do it on purpose but it is given in to this merry-go-round ride of motherhood. Now I have two boys who have no regard for what embarrassing antics they might put me through. After talking to my parents about certain things it came to my attention that I had no idea how many awkward moments have accumulated this winter alone. And the season isn’t even over yet! Hope you enjoy what has unfolded as much as my parents enjoyed laughing at my exp...
With the onset of winter, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminded ice anglers to enjoy the ice responsibly. DEC cautions that the presence of snowmobile tracks or footprints on the ice should not be taken as evidence of safe ice conditions. Individuals are strongly encouraged to check ice conditions for themselves and avoid situations that appear to present even a remote risk. “During warm winters such as the one we are currently experiencing, some anglers take risks that they would otherwise not take,” sai...
Ingredients 1 can (10 oz/284 mL) CAMPBELL’S® Condensed Low Fat Cream of Chicken Soup 1 soup can 1% milk 3/4 (175 mL) cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 1 1/2 tsp (7mL) chili powder 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) mixture of red and green pepper strips, chopped onion 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen corn 4 (about 1 lb/500 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded Tex Mex cheese (or Cheddar and Monterey Jack mixture) Directions 1. Mix soup, milk, rice and chili powder in shallow 2 qt (2 L) baking dish. Spread evenly with ve...
This belt was an Akwesasne or St. Regis Belt and once belonged to Chief Running Deer of the Akwesasne Mohawks. The center figures, two men, represent the French and Praying Indians (Caughnawaga, St. Regis, Oka and their allies) clasping their hands in friendship. The seven purple lines signify what is called the Seven Nations. The color between the seven black lines is white and means a peace path. This is guarded at each end, east and west, by the Wolf Clan, symbolized by the purple colored...
SPEEDING Massena, NY - Kyle Roundpoint-Douglas, 20, of Rooseveltown, was ticketed by Massena Village police for speed in zone at 9:42 p.m. Thursday following a traffic stop on East Hatfield Street. UNSAFE BACKING Massena, NY - Dwight P. Bero Jr., 24, of Helena Road, Hogansburg, was ticketed by Massena Village police for unsafe backing at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday following an incident on Stearns Street. FOUND SKELETAL REMAINS Cornwall, ON - On Wednesday, January 9th, 2013, shortly 2:30 pm, the...
CBSA ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY BORDER CROSSING LOCATION Earlier in the week, representatives from the Canada Border Services Agency made a presentation to Cornwall city council to move the border crossing to another temporary location. According to the cornwalldaily.com, Regional Director General for northern Ontario region, Arianne Reza told councillors the border will be temporarily moved to the canal lands. Reza said the temporary site will have four to five lanes for traffic and be able to deal with travelers and commercial trucks. The opening...
On the Parliament steps, the site of the December 21st Idle No More protest, speakers began to address the crowd. The tone was similar across all speakers, where the overwhelming support was for Chief Theresa Spence, who continues to avoid eating solid food, existing on tea, fish broth, and vitamins. Raymond Robinson and Gene Sock, two men fasting right alongside of Chief Spence, addressed the crowd, as did Danny Matawabin, Spence’s Spokesman. All expressed a need for the meetings being held a...
Leona Cook is our elder for this week’s Indian Time spotlight. She is such a fantastic young lady of 82 years. Leona was born in 1930 in the family home on St. Regis Road and resided in Ahkwesahsne along with her parents Thomas Bero Sr. and Hattie (Cook) Bero with siblings; Esther (Burnham), Mary (Barr), Irene (Monture), Thomas and Ray Bero, and Eva (Emmi). Later on in her life she would get to know her two half sisters: Mona and Phyllis. During our pleasant visit, Leona didn’t recall gro...
December 5, 2012: Indspire is proud to launch a new initiative to celebrate the achievements of Indigenous educators across Canada. Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards will recognize those who have made valuable contributions in the education field while honouring the principles of Indigenous knowledge. Indspire will present its inaugural Indigenous Educator Awards in March 2013 at the first-ever National Gathering of Indigenous Educators in Calgary, Alberta. Canadians may nominate individuals of First Nation, Inuit or Métis...
Looking Back...Indian Time’s Photos 2012...
Looking Back...Indian Time’s Photos 2012...
Looking Back...Indian Time’s Photos 2012....
Looking Back...Indian Time’s Photos 2012...
EVENTS PLANNED FOR THE CAMPAIGN TO RENEW THE TWO ROW WAMPUM 400-year-old treaty for peace and friendship to be marked with educational events and historic canoe trip January 14, 2013—Syracuse, NY—The Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign, a statewide educational initiative throughout 2013, announced the formal endorsement of the campaign by the Haudenosaunee Grand Council today. The campaign was initiated by Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation, a project of the Syracuse Peace Council, and developed in partnership with the Onondaga Nation and mem...
MEN AT LONGHOUSE 1959 Top row L-R: Mad Bear Anderson (with sash), Ransom, Cole (possibly Harold Cole’s Father), Don Richmond, Paul or Ross David on end The remainder, unknown. Niawen to Jennifer David for sharing this photo with our readers. Do you have any old photos that you’d like to share with our readers in Blast from the Past? Bring them in! Our offices are located on Hilltop Drive in the same building as CKON Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us!...
Division: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Gaming Enterprises Salary: $23.35 per hour Status: Non-exempt, hourly Deadline: Enniska / February 1, 2013 Summary: The Gaming Network Specialist reports to the Gaming Network Manager. The Gaming Network Specialist is responsible for the technical compliance of all Class II and Class III gaming systems that utilize electronic media in the implementation of the game, to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, the Tribal-State Compact between the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and the State of New York, the Saint Regis...
The Salmon River Central School District and the St. Regis Mohawk School are looking for certified and uncertified classroom teachers, teacher aides, teacher assistants, watch keepers, and clerical staff to be placed on the district substitute calling list. Interested people should come to the St. Regis Mohawk Elementary School on Wednesday January 23, with an updated resume. Interviews will take place that day, and recommendations will be made to the Superintendent for school board appointment. For more information, contact the St. Regis...
