A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The most important locus of language revitalization is the home, the primary place where first language acquisition occurs. Thirteen autobiographical accounts of language revitalization, ranging from Irish Gaelic to Mohawk, Kawaiisu to Mori, are brought together by Leanne Hinton, professor emerita of linguistics at UC Berkeley, who for decades has been leading efforts to preserve the rich linguistic heritage of the world. The book is titled, “Bringing the Language Home: Language R...
After only two weeks since the last Gun Buy Back program the guns are still pouring in. On Tuesday, what was supposed to go until 6pm, had to end around 2pm because the $4,000 that the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe had given for the program was already used up. That brings the total to $7,000 the Tribe gave for the Gun Buy Back program. Det. Sgt. Matt Rourke said, “It’s impressive for only being 2 weeks from the first one. We got a lot more handguns this time, some sawed off shotguns, rounds, mag...
The Kanatakon School has been looking pretty awesome with all those great science projects hanging up. But a select few students’ projects especially impressed a couple of independent judges, Missy King and Maggie King. They chose the winners whose projects will now go to the United Counties Science Fair and will be judged again on April 6 at St. Lawrence Secondary School. A special thank you to Missy King and Maggie King for being the independent judges. Congrats students!...
February 12th, 2013 - The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service joined police services across Ontario today in supporting the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police’s (OACP) 2013 Crime Prevention Campaign aimed at raising public awareness about personal responsibility when it comes to preventing crime. “Preventing a crime before it happens rather than having to deal with the consequences of crime is always our goal. We are proud to support this campaign and its theme, “Crime Prevention...it Starts With You!”, because we believe in the importa...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Weldon Glenn Mark Cook, known to many as “Wild Man”, age 51, of Cook Road, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday morning at his home. Weldon was born December 4, 1961 in Massena, the son of the late Benjamin and Margaret Leafe Cook and attended Massena Central Schools. Weldon was always doing odd jobs and construction work. At one time, he worked on oil rigs, at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, and most recently had been working for Wally Jock. He enjoyed socializing with his many...
Note of Appreciation The family of Lawrence (Larry) Michael Garrow would like to thank everyone who helped us at this most sad and difficult time. With the passing of our son and grandson Larry we are most thankful for all prayers, cards, food and monetary donations, words of comfort, hugs and for just being there for us. Larry had so many friends and relatives that showed us how much he meant to all of us. Thank you so much to the following for all you did: Mohawk Council Ambulance and St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police for attending at the home t...
Niawenko:wa The Akwesasne Freedom School would like to send out a huge Niawenko:wa to everyone who attended our first ever, “Night of Remembering.” We had an amazing turnout and are grateful to everyone who participated and shared their stories and experiences! We would also like to thank all the past and present teachers and staff for their dedication and hard work, with their help we have been able to keep AFS strong!...
Submitted by Sue Ellen Herne In the summer of 2012, the Akwesasne Museum conducted a survey of traditional knowledge within Akwesasne. A total of 365 people agreed to answer all or part of the survey. Maps and charts showing survey results will be on display at the St. Regis Rec. on Saturday February 16th from 1:00 to 4:00. There will be maps showing how many people in each district participated in the survey, along with numbers on how many of the participants are fluent in Mohawk vs. how many...
Love is something you and I must have. We must have it because our spirit feeds upon it. We must have it because without it we become weak and faint. Without love our self-esteem weakens. Without it our courage fails. Without love we can no longer look confidently at the world. We turn inward and begin to feed upon our own personalities, and little by little we destroy it ourselves. With it we are creative. With it we march tirelessly. With it and with it alone, we are able to sacrifice for others. - Chief Dan George -...
What can be more fun than a little friendly competition among friends to earn bragging rights as the smartest person while raising money for graduating seniors to have a fun, safe environment after graduation? The twelve teams that participated in the SRCS All Night Grad Party Trivia Night know this answer. The All Night Grad Party Committee held its annual Trivia Night last Saturday night at the Brass Horse to raise money for the Class of 2013. The theme was “Trends Throughout the Decades” wit...
Submitted by Maureen Benedict Iakhihsohtha was the place to be during our recent Diner’s Club Luncheon held on January 30. We had an indoor picnic with all the fixings, and the Glazier’s hotdogs were so delicious. We all ate until our bellies were busting at the seams. During the intermission of our afternoon of entertainment, we had our very own “Watermelon Crawl.” We had ten brave contestants: Dave Oakes, Cynthia Cree, Kateri Lazore, Lilly Benedict, Janice Sharrow, Dale Bintz, Jackie Mitchel...
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Tribal Mentoring Site Coordinator Indeed, it was a Family Night Outing for all to remember. A Family Night Outing is an essential part of a grant that was awarded to Franklin County Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H program. Provided by the Office of Justice and Juvenile Delinquency (OJJDP) and approved with a Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal resolution and the Salmon River Central School Board of Education, the grant includes after school academic mentoring and 4-H infused...
Konwahahawi Herne has been working at ACT NOW for the past five months and within this short amount of time she has witnessed firsthand how Akwesasne youth handle something so private and the once forbidden taboo of speaking about and acting upon the word “SEX”. The three letter word that gets everyone’s attention from young to old. Since the early 90’s, ACT NOW has been helping Akwesasne and surrounding area residents act responsibly when they do choose to have sex. There are few acts in life t...
The minimum grade point average for Honour Roll is 79.5%-100%, while the range for Principals’ List is an average between 74.5% to 79.4%. Honour Roll: Montana Adams Serena Boots Breanne Caldwell Dakodah Delormier Madison Delormier Logan Francis-Mitchell Mitchell Green Quinlyn Jacobs Kiana Jacobs-Thompson Tori Jock Paige Lafrance Kelsey Poitras Josee Sunday Kristie Thompson Principals List: Aronhiaronnions Beauvais Sandra Bigtree Aiden Francis-Forgues Tianna Francis-Forgues Chay Jacobs Cherri Jacobs Joel Jocko Amanda Lazore Brittani Lazore M...
Submitted by Jonathan Tarbell This paper is by Meadow Tarbell. She is 10 years old and in 4th grade at Salmon River. “Disability is a funny word. People with disabilities often don’t think of it as a disability. You should always remember not to judge a book by its cover. Remember when you see someone with a disability that there is more going on in that person’s head and heart, and you should treat them equally.”-Dave White Dave White was not born with his disability. It happened when Dave wa...
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,...
Iateharonhianihararas is in 4th grade at the Kanatakon School. They are working on family trees. Iateharonhianihararas drew two pictures, the top picture is his family tree and the bottom one is of his friends, cousins and mom and dad....
VALENTINE’S DAY By the time Indian Time hits the stands Valentine’s Day is today – Thursday, February 14, 2013. And unless you are living under a rock or have the heart of a rock, TODAY is Valentine’s Day. While Valentine’s Day doesn’t bring you the best of sales or savings there is still time to get in on a few interesting ones. And it doesn’t matter if you have a Sweetheart or not – you have friends and family who would enjoy a little something on Valentine’s Day. Check out Godiva’s “Share the Love” on Facebook. Click on “enter” and you can...
Dear Monica, I tried to manage my family tree with an excel spreadsheet but I have a feeling there must be an easier option. Can you suggest an easy effective family tree management software? Dear Huge Family Tree, I suggest you make a list of the tasks that you do the most with your excel spreadsheet while you are working on your family tree. Then go to the Help link at the top right of the excel spreadsheet and search for Keyboard Shortcuts for each of those tasks you just wrote down. Make note of each keyboard shortcut on your list and keep...
Submitted by Tracie Cook News spread fast among the community as the Akwesasne Child and Family Services provided a chance to qualify to win a $150.00 gift card for Wal-Mart! To qualify you had to receive information about Foster Parenting provided by ACFS staff table set up at the Bank of Montreal Cornwall Island Branch. This team of smiling faces consisted of Ramona O’Brien, Angela Caldwell, and Tracie Cook. As they gave out information to the community they talked about how important, p...
1. Wa’tkathonwenhtá:ne I am going sliding 2. Owisà:ke wa’tkatsihkwa’ékhe I am going play hockey 3. Wa’tkata’aranón:ne I am going guard the net 4. Tehontshihkwá:’eks wa’katerohrókhe I am going watch them play hockey 5. Wa’tkato’tsinehtsherontá:ne I am going skating 6. Owisà:ke wa’tkahthenno’ókhe Can I play ball on the ice 7. Owisà:ke wa’tkahrio’kawinéhsere I am going ice fishing 8. Ó:niehte wa’kia’tonnihserón:ne I am going make a snowman 9. Ó:niehte wa’kenennio’konní:ne I am going make a snow...
This wampum is ten strings, all white, all pure and sacred, held in the hands of the followers of the Prophet while confessing sins before the Creator, and pledging to try in the future to lead a better and more pure life. In 1735 at the Seneca town of Conawagus on the Genesee River, there was born an Indian boy who was later to become one of the greatest Indian prophets and teachers of recent times. This Seneca was later given the office of a Chief of the Turtle Clan with the title of...
OVER 80 Cornwall, ON - Richard Herne, 31 of Hogansburg, New York, was arrested at approximately 1:00 pm on February 7th, 2013. It is alleged that on February 7th, 2013 he attended the Canadian Border Service Agency while under the influence of alcohol. He was detained and turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Community Patrol Division. He was charged with Over 80 and released to appear in court on February 19th, 2013. FAIL TO APPEAR Cornwall, ON- Dalyn Ransom, 22 of Akwesasne was arrested on February 7th, 2013. It is...
By Jim Poling, Sr. Dundurn Press Toronto, Canada www.Dundurn.com Reviewed by Doug George-Kanentiio Smoke Signals is a compelling book, one in which the history and contemporary use of tobacco as a primary trade commodity is explained in detail and with a strong narrative. The book is a summation of tobacco as used by aboriginal people prior to contact by the Europeans and its subsequent use throughout the world. The author explains how this product and its many varieties were slowly developed...
Submitted by Wesley Laughing The following is a verbatim transcript of the oral statement presented to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project Joint Review Panel in Vancouver by high school student Sam Harrison. **** Hi, my name is Sam Harrison. From other people’s statements, I take it the norm is to list your credentials and the reasons why the panel should listen to you in the first few sentences. Well, I don’t really have any. I’m 16 years old, halfway through high school, and the leader of a small group lobbying for action on climate chang...
