A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On January 31, 2022, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was working in partnership with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police on an investigation in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis). At approximately 12:25 PM, police responded to a disturbance call at a residence situated along the Canada-United States border in Kana:takon. Upon arrival, a male approached police in an aggressive manner holding a knife. The male was subdued and subsequently arrested. The search of the male revealed over 11...
By Noelle Oakes For songwriter Bear Fox, music is medicine, it can bring light to a dark day or even bring excitement to a slow afternoon. Even when she teaches her Mohawk language classes at St. Regis Mohawk School, she shares her music as way to reaching her students, to gain access to the student's enthusiasm in learning the Mohawk language. Theresa Bear Fox sees the linking between language and music, it can lead to fluent Mohawk community. She knows the power of music; she has seen it in...
According to several students at Salmon River Central School, a substitute teacher was assigned to cover Mohawk classes. Several students witnessed the substitute teacher’s alleged inappropriate behavior and brought this to the attention of the school principal. The substitute teacher was addressed accordingly and removed from the classroom. Indian Time reached out to the superintendent of Salmon. Dr. Stanley Harper stated, “This is a personnel matter. However, what I can tell is our principal responded to an issue and the issue was dealt wit...
AKWESASNE. On Monday, January 31, 2022, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center and Health Services reported nineteen (19) new positive cases of COVID-19 from January 28 to January 31, 2022, making Twenty-eight (28) total active cases under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. SRMT EOC reported three (3) individuals are currently hospitalized. Unfortunately, one (1) of our community members has passed due to COVID-19. A total of seven deaths have been reported in Akwesasne, since the start of the ongoing pandemic in March 2020, acc...
In the length of time for us to notice and experience the effects of climate change has been the length of time Onkwe was created. Shaped by our prophecies and prodded on climate change, Onkwe was created out of necessity. Bare minimum necessities - like having enough food to eat. The small group started planting just east of Akwesasne, on a plot of land intended for the Akwesasne Freedom School. Donna Rockwell-Jock shared her stories of what Onkwe was like at the beginning, "Basically, it was...
Rochester, NY – Benjie passed away sadly and unexpectedly on January 7, 2022 at age 46. He was predeceased by his father, Randy Hillyard in 2019, his grandfather, Carl Hillyard in 2010; and his grandmother JoAnne Martinez. Benjie is survived by his daughter, Alexis Martinez, his chosen children; Chad Benedict, Jason Flores Jr. and Kenarvis Hurst Jr.; his mother Sabra Hillyard; brother Corey Martinez, soul-mate Rachel Saner; grandmother Barbara Gadway Hillyard; great aunt Edith Rybke and f... Full story
Cheryl Veronica "Gabay" Cook, 57, of Akwesasne, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at the University of Vermont Medical Center surrounded by her family and close friends. Cheryl was born June 3, 1964, in Cornwall, Ontario, the daughter of Richard "Dick" and Theresa Cook. She attended CCVS and was a graduate of Iohahi:io Adult Education. She loved working at Jreck Subs in Akwesasne where she was able to serve the community and grow close to her coworkers. She adored her... Full story
AKWESASNE – Webster O'Neil George, III, "Cujo", 52, of St. Regis Road, sadly passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at UVHN – Champlain Valley Physician's Hospital from complications of COVID-19. Webster was born on March 27, 1969 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Sylvia (Chrisjohn) and the late Webster O'Neil George, Jr. He was a 1988 graduate of Salmon River Central School and took courses at Herkimer and St. Lawrence Colleges. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps until... Full story
Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program focuses on the featured character trait from the Book of the Month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the values of empathy and caring. The character trait identified for January was diversity. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention Program awarded students who exhibited this trait with...
MALONE. As Black History Month begins, an FEH BOCES class is inviting members of the community to learn about Franklin County’s role with the Underground Railroad. Tracy Edwards’ New Vision Government and Law class has been studying the topic all school year, and this week they are finishing installing a scavenger hunt around Malone and the surrounding area that will be a fun, interactive way for the public to discover information about the local spur of the Underground Railroad. It wasn’t a main route, but for some freedom seekers, it was t...
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) had a record year in 2021 when it came to supporting sustainable development within its watershed jurisdiction in Cornwall and surrounding area of SDG, receiving a total of 311 development applications. In 2021, the RRCA issued 136 approvals under the Conservation Authorities Act which regulates certain development activities within or adjacent to watercourses and significant wetlands. The RRCA broke their annual record for planning reviews as well, examining and providing guidance on 175 files. U...
Submitted by NNATC I will tell you this story as it really happened, just the way I remember it. I truly believe that it was our Grandfathers who came to visit us on June 22, 1970. It was on a very beautiful day. At noon, I was helping my wife wash dishes. We were standing side by side, both facing the kitchen window. Suddenly, we noticed it got even brighter, which surprised us both. It was beautiful to see, a few raindrops fell as if it were starting to rain. There was no sound but in came a light (beam, ray) with as many beautiful different...
6. Iontshoria'táhkhwa tánon ó:wise ia'ktáhko karonto'tsherá:kon I got a bowl and glass from the cupboard 124. Ska'neróhkwa ohrhon'kè:ne í:ieks ia'kenerohkóhtshi I removed the box of cereal 125. Wa'kehnhotón:ko ne ska'neróhkwa ohrhon'kè:ne í:ieks I opened the box of cereal 126. Ia'káweron iontshoria'táhkhwa akè:ra I poured it into the bowl 127. Wa'kehnhó:ton ne ska'neróhkwa ohrhon'kè:ne í:ieks I closed the box of cereal 128. Ska'neróhkwa karonto'tsherá:kon wa'kéta'a I put the box back in th...
Iehiá:tons: Kaniehtónkie Kwáh ísi nón:we niiothó:re Okaristiiáhne o'karahshnéha nikahá:wi ne Tekahson'karó:rons Ahkwesáhshne Rontahshnié:nons Otsiénha Rotinónhsote (HAVFD) – Iokwèn:rare 3 wahonwarihwakwénienhste karì:wes shihaià:tare ne raoná:wen iotékha rotinonhsote. Iokwèn:rare 3 Ron'shwáhtha tehonatonhontsió:ni ahatiién:tere'ne tsi na'tehonatakiénhton ronakiohkowá:nen tho iehati'terón:tahkwe tsi ionteweienstáhkhwa sahotikè:tohte wahonte'nikonhrahkwísron tsi tkanónhsote ne tsi ionteweienst...
Ms. Ellsworth Havannah Cook Remington Jacobs Storm Rourke Aiyana Verdugo Andy White Mrs. Yando Thiago Cole Hayden Mitchell Etta White Mr. Bish Saniyah Buckshot Ms. Cartier Madison Gray Kamery Mitchell Mrs. Besaw Kredence Garrow Teiotenhari:io Jacobs Mrs. Thompson Thomas Fries Trayvien George Griffin Patience Jacobs Mrs. Sprankle Lennon Montour Maddex Pierce Lewi Seneca Remington Sunday Konwaneronkwa White Mrs. Reid Karma Dave Back Pinette Ava Cook Ms. Buckley Jerek James Hopps Nayia Johnson Alfred Terrance Jr. Mrs. Cook Alex Dupra Marcus...
SUNY Potsdam students named to President’s List: To achieve the honor, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically graded semester hours, with a grade point 3.5 or higher. Theresa Adams of Akwesasne, whose major is Community Health. Christie Boots of Akwesasne, whose major is Business Administration. Millie King of Akwesasne, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education....
SARANAC LAKE – North Country Community College has announced its President’s List and Vice President’s List honor students for the Fall 2021 semester Two types of academic honors are awarded each semester to matriculated students having completed 12 or more credits per semester in courses graded on the A-F system, numbered 100 or above, with appropriate grade point averages The President’s List recognizes those students who have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better. Students whose grade point average is between 3.25 and 3.49 ar...
First Nations Epidemiological summary of newly reported COVID-19 cases in First Nations communities as reported to Indigenous Services Canada from January 23 to January 29, 2022. Atlantic – 270 Cases Quebec – 437 Cases Ontario – 317 Cases Manitoba – 17 Cases Saskatchewan – 16 Cases Alberta – 36 Cases British Columbia – 164 Cases Canada Wide The latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Canada as of February 1, 2022. Canada: 3,066,903 confirmed cases in Canada. First Nations: 74,171 total cases, 4,872 active cases (with 608 deaths) Briti...
Daily Statistics for Monday, January 31, 2022: Active Cases: 274 Community Active: 222 Positivity Rate (01/31): 12.35% 7-day Average (01/31): 11.08% DOCCS Inmate Active: 30 Active Cases by Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional: 11 Franklin Correctional: 14 Upstate Correctional: 5 Franklin County Jail: 0 Daily Statistics for Monday, January 31, 2022: Active Cases: 269 Community Active: 251 Positivity Rate (01/29): 7.56% 7-day Average (01/29): 10.87% DOCCS Inmate Active: 18 Active Cases By Correctional Facility: Bare Hill Correctional:...
As of Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Transmission Level: High New cases: 213 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 24,977 Active cases: 683 Released from isolation: 24,128 Hospitalizations: 34 Deaths: 166 Total number of tests performed to date: 520,701 Fully vaccinated in St. Lawrence County: 59.5% St. Lawrence County positivity rate: 12.78% As of Saturday, January 29, to Monday, January 31, 2022 Transmission Level: High New cases: 371 Total number of confirmed positives to-date: 24,764 Active cases: 723 Released from isolation: 23,875...
A day trip visit to Six Nations Museum to visit his old friend Ray Fadden, Harvey Tarbell with his Grandchildren, Jory Tarbell and Alyssa (Lazore) Barnes in 1996. 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 Communications Building. Stop letting your photos gather dust in the basement and bring them in for us! All photos are returne to their owner....
FAIL TO APPEAR FOR FINGERPRINTS Cornwall, ON – Kirbie Lazore, 31, of Hogansburg, NY was arrested on January 27th, 2022 and charged with failing to attend for fingerprints. It is alleged on January 12th, 2022, the woman failed to attend police headquarters for fingerprints and an investigation ensued. On January 27th, 2022, the woman attended police headquarters to deal with the matter. She was taken into custody, charged accordingly and released to appear in court on April 5th, 2022. WARRANTS Cornwall, ON – Michelle David, 36, of Cornwall was...
Full Time Term (February 2022-July 2022) Position Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Associate Director of Post-Secondary and Continuing Education, the Academic Manager is responsible for leading and managing AMBE’s Post-Secondary and Adult Learning Programs to ensure a quality, culturally relevant, community and student needs based, vibrant learning environment. Qualifications: ● University degree or combination of education and experience, in a relevant discipline, preferably in the field of Education; ● Minimum 5 yrs. of pr...
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RESPONSIBLE TO: Editor JOB DUTIES: 1. Photograph and report on community events and conduct interviews for Indian Time Newspaper. 2. Meet deadlines for Editor and Layout Artist. 3. Produce news articles and related materials using computer programs such as Word and email for submission and Editor’s approval. 4. Develop ideas for news stories and must be available for scheduled and unscheduled community events and activities. Willingness to keep a flexible schedule. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must enjoy meeting people and talking with people. 2. P...
