A Voice from the Eastern Door
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January 16, 2012 - The case of a Mohawk man arrested in December for “stealing land” may be the engine that moves forward a land claim lawsuit that has languished in federal court for decades. William Roger Jock, 50, who is also known by his traditional Mohawk name Kaneretiio (Good Leaf), was arrested December 6, 2011, after being indicted by a grand jury and charged with second degree grand larceny on the charge that he “wrongfully took, obtained or withheld real property located in the Town of...
Indian Time Newspaper is excited to announce that they will be launching the update of their website with Vol. 30 Issue #4 that will hit the stands next week. The website itself will be subscription based in order to view the entire content of the site. For the month of February the entire website will be available for view for readers see what will be included with a subscription. The link to the Indian Time website will be the same as it was in the past, and can be found at...
Akwesasne Territory - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has successfully concluded negotiations with New York State to reduce the New York State Police detail assigned to the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The agreement, effective January 1, 2012 reduces the detail from 17 officers to five officers. “The Tribe will achieve a significant cost savings in policing fees paid to the state of New York,” said Mark Garrow, Tribal Chief. In recent years, the Tribe has seen significant increases in state policing costs. Prior to that, the Tribe paid bet...
In Loving Memory of Bubba Jan. 15, 1989 – Jan. 15, 2010 IN OUR HEARTS We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And the days before that too We think of you in silence We often speak your name Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart Love always, your precious babies, Emma & Ty... Full story
In Loving Memory of Tyson “Dooganut” Arquette Jan. 15, 1989 – Jan. 15, 2010 IF TEARS COULD… If tears could build a stairway And memories were a lane, I would walk right up to heaven To bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken. No time to say good-bye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. My heart still aches in sadness And secret tears still flow. What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know Missing you and thinking of you always, Mom, Bubba, Trent, Maggie,... Full story
Dear Editor After observing the external pressures that have set up against the reformation of the “Mohawk Nation” in the years since the Twentieth Century ended, the hopes and dreams of an entire people continue on strongly and passionately. It is no coincidence that the ability to sustain the growing Kanienkehaka community of Akwesasne within the North Country, an array of shrinking and declining towns taxed to near-death, with their young people fleeing for life and financial comfort, proves critical for political futures. The status quo... Full story
The following ‘Notice of Appeal’ letter was submitted to the Akwesasne Mohawk Court regarding various issues on a housing loan. If anyone else in the Akwesasne community has any issues with the MCA Housing Department in regards to interest applied to their housing loans, unsigned mortgage agreements, unprecedented mortgage reviews, etc…… please contact me, Dave White at 613-933-8784. NOTICE OF APPEAL Nelson David White Rosemarie White 29 McCumber Rd. North Reserve #59 Akwesasne, ON K6H 5R7 September 23, 2011 Mohawk Court Reserve #59 Akwesas... Full story
Akwesasne Territory -- On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, the Saint Regis Mohawk Police notified Water Plant operators at 11:15 pm reporting loss of water pressure in the east end of Akwesasne. Tracy Billhardt went to the water plant and noticed water tower levels had significantly decreased, indicating a break. Tracy discovered a significant leak in front of the HAVFD Fire Station No 1 at 11:45 pm. By 12:10 am Thursday January 5, 2012, Water and Construction managers and staff were notified and arrived on the site of the leak by 1:30 am to begin...
Akwesasne – The Chinese New Year is the longest and most important festivity in the Chinese calendar and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino will be the host of another wonderful cultural display in recognition. The Chinese New Year is itself centuries old and gains significance because of several myths and traditions – one being a majestic dance as a way of celebrating a sign of ethnic identity. “Dragons are believed to bring good luck to people”, states Danny Chen, Asian Development Manager. Danny later noted “their qualities include great power, di... Full story
UNINSPECTED MOTOR VEHICLE – Massena Village police ticketed Carrie A. Delormier, 25, of Rooseveltown for operation of an uninspected motor vehicle following a traffic stop at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday Jan. 11 on state Route 37. IMPAIRED CARE AND CONTROL OF MOTOR VEHICLE – The Akwesasne Mohawk Police responded on Jan. 14, 2012 to a report of a vehicle in the ditch on Recreation Road, Cornwall Island. Upon police arrival, police observed a grey Ford pick-up truck in the ditch running with a male occupant slouched over the steering wheel sleeping. Fur... Full story
Submit your stunning winter scene photos with a brief description to share with our readers. No contest, no prizes, just showcasing our beautiful territory. Email to [email protected] with a brief description of when and where it was taken. Photos will be published as room allows.... Full story
Pam Lazore and Sweets Jacobs are the women that founded the Green Food Box program in March 2010 with the goal of getting much needed fruits and vegetables into the homes of Akwesasne. With the growing number of chronic illness in the community, chief among them being diabetes, the community was in dire need of a program and assistance. Partnering with the Cornwall Green Food Box Program gave Jacobs and Lazore a good foundation on the logistics of programs like this and allowed them to start...
Akwesasne, NY---Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don’t know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100. “This money can make a real difference to workers struggling in this recovering economy. We are very proud to be heading into our fifth year of offering this valuable service to our community.” said Kerry Jacob...
Continued from last week... Seek out a depression specialist If there are no health problems that are causing your teenager’s depression, ask your doctor to refer you to a psychologist or psychiatrist who specializes in children and adolescents. Depression in teens can be tricky, particularly when it comes to treatment options such as medication. A mental health professional with advanced training and a strong background treating adolescents is the best bet for your teenager’s best care. When choosing a specialist, always get your chi... Full story
January is here and so is the colder weather. My kids have been waiting for major snow fall but had only gotten a few inches that melt or blow away on them. The first time we got some really good packing snow they were right in it packing snowmen and snowballs. Before we knew it the snow was melting away and rain was back. I’ve never seen more bummed out faces then the day we went outside one morning and all the snow was gone. One cried that winter was already over and the other one just stared at the puddle with a mad look on his face. Every t... Full story
WHY PEOPLE LITTER: • People are too lazy to dispose of trash properly • People are more likely to throw litter on top of litter than drop litter in neat surroundings • Don’t Care • Others will pick it up • Not aware they are littering SMOKERS AND LITTERING: • Many smokers do not believe that littering their cigarette butts has an environmental impact or is inappropriate behavior. • Many smokers blame their littering behavior on a lack of well-placed bins for cigarette butts. • Over 80% of smokers said they would bin their butts if suitable... Full story
WARNING SIGNS OF ABUSE IN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP Emotional abuse: It’s a bigger problem than you think When people think of domestic abuse, they often picture battered women who have been physically assaulted. But not all abusive relationships involve violence. Just because you’re not battered and bruised doesn’t mean you’re not being abused. Many men and women suffer from emotional abuse, which is no less destructive. Unfortunately, emotional abuse is often minimized or overlooked—even by the person being abused. Understanding emotional... Full story
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,... Full story
Here are some facts from the IRS in determining your tax filing status in the United States. It is always best to have the differences and your personal situation explained to you by a tax professional. Determining your filing status is one of the first steps to filing your federal income tax return. There are five filing statuses: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household and Qualifying Widow(er) with Dependent Child. Your filing status is used to determine your filing requirements, standard deduction,... Full story
Help! Winter is here. In the last week Akwesasne and the Northeast were hit with both barrels by winter. If anyone thought Ole’ Man Winter was not coming (he/she was asleep), they were wrong. Ole’ Man Winter is here and here to stay. Now, we have to get in gear and be prepared for winter driving and winter weather. We have all lived through winter before and it will take time for us to remember what needs to be done. Of course it will all come back to us. And we will “weather” the winter storms bringing, snow, rain, sleet and icy everyth... Full story
The Akwesasne Mohawk Singers were in to visit us at Iakhihsohtha. The ladies joined us for lunch then sang Christmas carols. We sang along to most of the songs, but there was one number that we certainly did not know the words to: the Akwesasne version of the 12 Days of Christmas, we certainly got a kick out of it. Niawen:kowa ladies for your visit and entertainment. The St. Regis Mohawk School Band paid a visit to Iakhihsohtha Lodge to bring us some Christmas tunes as well. Mr. J. Hahn leads... Full story
1. Tekathonwenhtánions I am sledding a lot 2.Tewakatirontákie ne teionthonwenhtáhkhwa I am pulling a sled 3.Wa’kia’kié:nen’ne I fell down 4.Í:iah tewakkarewáhton I did not get hurt 5.Owisà:ke tekatsihkwá:’eks I am playing ice hockey 6.Tekata’aranónhnha I am guarding the net 7.Tekato’tsinehtsheróntha I am skating 8.Owisà:ke tekahthénnoks I am playing ball on the ice 9.Tewako’tsískwas I slipped 10.Wa’kitskó:tane I fell on my butt 11.Owisà:ke kahriohkawí:nes I am ice fishing 12.Ó:niehte kia’ton... Full story
Now we turn to the west where our Grandfathers, the Thunder Beings, live. With lightning and thundering voices, they bring with them the water that renews life. We bring our minds together as one to send greetings and thanks to our Grandfathers, the Thunderers. The Thunderers, what do they mean to the people? What do we mean to the Thunderers? Where do they come from? What do they hold? What is their purpose? How do they affect the people, children and other identities on the earth? Thanksgiving Hegahgwe’s tenehtahkwa hadiwenodagyes etihsoit d... Full story
Yearly surveys are conducted from companies like Forester Research, Zend, and other technology companies and they are typically published in January. I answer many surveys because it allows me to receive the survey results every January and helps me to check that my chosen career path is going to work well for my own goals. It’s important that developers, programmers, and designers check their plan often and schedule time to learn the latest trends while keeping their old skills honed and competitive. Mobile Development is Number One for 2... Full story
Erecting an Akwesasne sign in Hogansburg. Identified is Pat Chubb (center), Bill Cook and Lawrence Lazore (at right). Photo taken in the mid-1970’s. Photo courtesy of the Akwesasne Museum... Full story
