A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Akwesasne Territory -- On Friday January 20, 2012, the Saint Regis Tribal Gaming Commission issued a letter to the Three Feathers Casino, ordering it to close its doors and cease gaming operations. “Under Tribal Law, there are only two licensed gaming properties in Akwesasne,” said Tribal Chief Mark Garrow. “They are the Mohawk Bingo Palace and the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Any other gaming facilities are unlicensed and operating illegally.” The closure order states (in part) that Class II and Class III games are lawful, “if operated by the Trib...
CORNWALL ISLAND, ON, January 20, 2012 – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) welcomed representatives from Niagara Gas Transmission Limited (NGTL), an Enbridge company, to the Tri-District Elders Centre on Cornwall Island today to officially mark the payment of $1 million to the MCA. The MCA and NGTL have signed an agreement that committed to a one-time infrastructure-related payment of $1 million and ongoing annual payments of approximately $100,000 for the next 20 years for the use of land t...
The Salmon River Middle School awarded their November and December Students of the Month. The Student of the Month is based on the character trait from the book of the month. The book of the month for November was Crow Call by Lois Lowry and the character trait identified in the book is Compassion. The December Book of the Month was The Patchwork Quilt by Valerie Flournoy and the character trait identified in the book is Generosity. Megan Bushey from the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe...
MASSENA — The St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is reducing its role in the North Country Redevelopment Task Force from “participant” to “observer.” Tribal officials have maintained a presence at nearly every meeting about the remediation and future of the General Motors-Powertrain site. Economic development and environmental officials, and occasionally the council chiefs themselves, attended and offered input about the site’s eventual redevelopment and cleanup. For much of the last year, the task force meetings alternated monthly between Akw...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY—The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is announcing that construction of the new low-level Three Nations Bridge is proceeding and that additional work will be starting this week on Kawehnoke (Cornwall Island), beginning with brush clearing. Excavation for a pier will occur next week on the north shore of Kawehnoke located next to the existing bridge. The excavation will impact the snowmobile and ATV trail in that area. Efforts are being made to allow the trail to remain open while construction starts. Signs, barriers, a...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Robert L. “Bobby” Benedict, age 85, of 803 Island Road East, Cornwall Island, passed away late Saturday evening, January 21, 2012 at his home following a lengthy illness. Bobby was born December 10, 1926 at the family home on Cornwall Island, the son of the late Elijah and Agnes Jacobs Benedict. He attended schools on Cornwall Island. Bobby first married Germaine Jock on August 23, 1952 in Hogansburg, ending in divorce. He later married Isabel Francis, also ending in divor...
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family in the comfort of her home on Cornwall Island, died on Monday, January 23, 2012. Charlene Doris Boots of 368 Island Rd; age 46 years. Beloved wife of the late Timothy Benedict. Cherished mother of Stephanie Boots (Lincoln Swamp) and Ashley Boots (Duran Jackson) both of Cornwall Island. Dear daughter of Irene (Green) Boots (late Peter Michael Boots Jr.), sister of Darlene Francis (Robert), Mike Boots (Melody) and Joann Thomp...
TSI TEWATE’NIKONHRAKWATÁ:KO (“Let’s mend our mind, body & spirit”) The mission of the TSI TEWATE’NIKONHRAKWATÁ:KO (“Let’s mend our mind, body & spirit”) by helping our cousins and families through the difficult detoxification process and to offer support and healing to the community to embrace positive life choices. Tsi Tewate’nikonhrakwatá:ko (“Let’s mend our mind, body & spirit”), detox center is housed in a house trailer located on School Road, TsiSnaihne next door to the Native Connections... Full story
SHOOTING – At approximately 8:30 p.m. on January 23, 2012, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police responded to an incident on the ice bridge where two unknown suspects shot at and struck a 31 year old Akwesasne man in the leg. The suspects stole a small amount of cash from the victim before shooting him. The suspects then fled the scene on snowmobiles. A second victim was unharmed during the ordeal and remained at the scene until police arrived. The 31 year old victim was transported by Mohawk Council Ambulance to Cornwall Regional Hospital where h... Full story
CRTF SEIZES 6,000 POUNDS OF TOBACCO (CORNWALL, ONTARIO January 23rd, 2012) – The Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) made and assisted in eight (8) contraband tobacco seizures, three (3) drug related seizures, one (1) Proceeds of Crime investigation as well as one (1) breach of Probation Order investigation in the following jurisdictions between December 22nd, 2011 and January 17th, 2012: Three (3) investigations at Cornwall’s Port of Entry; Six (6) investigations in South Glengarry, Ontario; and Four (4) investigations in Cornwall, Ont... Full story
Most Reverend Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of Ogdensburg confirmed twenty-five members of the Church of St. John Francis Regis at Akwesasne at the 10 A.M. Mass on Sunday, January 15, 2012. The Bishop was welcomed by the new priest of St. Regis Church, Reverend Jerome Pastores, a diocesan priest of the Diocese of Bayombang, the Philippines, who has been on a sabbatical loan to the Diocese of Valleyfield, Quebec. Bishop LaValley was the homilist and main celebrant of the Liturgy. Father Jerome...
This week’s elder visit was with Mary J. Francis, a long time resident of Kana:takon. Mary is well known and respected by so many people and we are definitely honored to hear her words about parts of her life. She was born August 25, 1927 to Thomas and Louise Zachary Herne on the southern portion of Ahkwesahsne. Mary had many brothers and sisters including a twin brother Johnny, and has outlived all of them. There is one more, Vicky, who became just like her sister after Mary’s parents raised he... Full story
Raised on a wildlife reserve in Alaska, 15-year old Garrett was interested in the dietary habits of their animals. After the tragic death of his mother, Garrett s father decided to home-school his son and assigned a book written by Dr. Max Gerson that proposes a direct link between diet and a cure for cancer. Fascinated, Garrett embarks on a cross-country road trip to investigate The Gerson Therapy. He meets with scientists, doctors and cancer survivors who reveal how it is in the best interest of the multi-billion dollar medical industry to... Full story
On Saturday, January 28, 2012 the Midwinter Ceremonies begin at 9:00am (sharp!) with the Stirring of the Ashes. A renewal for the year to come. The Longhouse will be divided so the Bears, Snipes, Eels and other clans (both Men and Women) will enter by the west door (women’s side) and the Wolves and Turtles (Men and Women) will enter by the east door. You can bring maple syrup, strawberries (thawed), bread, (corn, fried, biscuits), white corn, meat (venison, moose, buffalo, beef) and kidney beans. Please bring your bowl, cup, and utensils. We a... Full story
Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada Students from across Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon are participating in Get Reel, a video campaign to create anti-tobacco ads, as part of this year’s pan-territorial Smoke Screening initiative. For the eighth year, the governments of Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon are promoting this educational anti-tobacco program for youth, Smoke Screening 8, which exposes students to international and local northern anti-tobacco messages through film and social media. A new hands-on component this year is the G... Full story
We put our minds together and give thanks to our eldest Grandmother, the Moon, who lights the nighttime sky. She is the leader of women all over the world, and she governs the movement of ocean tides. By her changing face we measure time, and it is the Moon who watches over the arrival of children here on Earth. With one mind, we send greetings and thanks to our Grandmother, the Moon. We are nations of grandmothers, led by a leader female whom we call Iakisotha Karakwa, or Grandmother Moon. As O... Full story
While pondering the warm,windy weather, warm, windy and ice coated driveways I decided to look at alternatives to get rid of the ice buildup. One article was from a guy in Sweden, who uses the branches from the ground to put under his tires when he got stuck. He then uses sea salt to put on top of the ice, he tried other types of salt but had many problems associated with the salt. He also stated that sea salt mixed with sand melted the ice quickly. Another way to get rid of the ice is the old fashion way of using ice chipper not a shovel. Ice... Full story
Oneida Nation musician Joanne Shenandoah took part in the first Project Peace On Earth Concert at the Bethlehem Conference Center in Palestine on December 24/2011. Organized by Steven Robertson of Los Angeles the concert was the first in a series, which is designed to bring together musicians from across the planet to promote a cross cultural understanding. Accompanied by her daughter Leah and husband Doug George-Kanentiio, Ms. Shenandoah arrived in Jerusalem to begin immediate rehearsals at... Full story
Photo courtesy of the Akwesasne Museum If you can identify any of these men or know the year, please contact Sue at the Museum, 518-358-2461.... Full story
On Friday, January 20th, the students of the month enjoyed a pizza party with the principal in the school library. Every month a special student is selected in each classroom. The Student of the Month is awarded to children who consistently try their best, are always kind and respectful to their teachers and peers, and come to school on a regular basis. Congratulations to all the students of the month for their hard work and dedication to education!...
Name: Lexis Eve Delormier Born: Sunday, December 4, 2011 Weight: 8lbs. 3 oz. Length: 21inches Parents: Ali Chatland & Alex Delormier Siblings: Alex Delormier Maternal Grandparents: Alan & Eve Chatland Paternal Grandparents: Alexis Delormier & Janice Herne... Full story
Curtis L. Terrance, US Air Force Thank you to Delia for sending in the names. Please continue to contact Indian Time to add your name or the name of a loved one, plus the branch of the military, and years they served, along with any wars that they have fought in if this information is known. Our Timekeepers here at Indian Time are working to preserve this vital information so that by next year we will have an accurate list of veterans to commemorate for Veterans Day. Nia:wen to the community for their help in this project. Indian Time... Full story
Akwesasne’s recent snow and ice did not stop locals from gathering together to learn how to sew traditional and contemporary Iroquois regalia from Marie Thompson. Marie recently retired her ten-year business plan as a local seamstress and now she enjoys teaching others how to sew their own ribbon dresses, shirts, yokes, and other accessories. The Ronathahon:ni Cultural Centre hosts classes at their location and other locations in Akwesasne including the Tri-District Elder’s Lodge on Cor... Full story
Love Chocolate? There are so many different chocolate desserts: chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate ice cream, chocolate candy, chocolate pudding and even chocolate pie. And let’s not forget the greatest of all – fudge brownies. Just think about a brownie with whipped cream or chocolate syrup. Mmmm!! Delicious We have a chocolate brownie delight for you; five brownie mixes and each has something that makes it special. It’s your choice! 1. Ghirardelli Ultimate Fudge Brownie Mix: do you like a dense gooey brownie? This is the mix f... Full story
Standings through Thursday, Jan 20 HIGH RENT DISTRICT - T. Maliniak Masonry 10-1; Winners 8-2; Trim’s Lawn Care 9-3; Mohawk Springs 6-4; Mohawks 4-5; Warnerama 3-13 BISSELL DIV - Cantwell & Cantwell 9-0; Brasher Falls Vets 7-2; IBC 7-3; Adirondack Chiropractic 5-5; Massena’s All-Northern Cons 3-5; Mama’s Milkers 3-7; Superior Glass 1-8; R & R Services 0-7 CAHILL DIV - Fat Bob’s Deli 7-2; Dragoon’s 7-3; Hair by Heidi /Sinister Ink 6-4; Adirondack Energy 6-3; Jreck Subs 6-3; S & S Sanitation 3-5; Fischer,Bessette.Muldowney & Hunter 4-6; Nova... Full story
