A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Darren Bonaparte I recently gave a tour of Akwesasne to a visitor who was interested in what our leaders call "the jurisdictional nightmare." Not only are we the only indigenous community divided by an international border, we are further divided by a state, two provinces, and three counties. Three rivers, the St. Lawrence, Raquette, and St. Regis, divide the land even further. That number increases to five if you count our land claim areas. The historic village of St. Regis is considered...
(Ottawa, ON) – Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde welcomed the decision made by the Ontario Superior Court in the Sixties Scoop class-action lawsuit. “Children of the Sixties Scoop deserve justice, healing and reconciliation,” said AFN National Chief Bellegarde. “The Sixties Scoop was part of an ongoing attempt by Canada to rob First Nations children of their language, their rights and their identity. Children have the right to speak their language and stay connected to their heritage. Reconciliation means justice...
Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today Media Despite what many people believe due to longstanding and inaccurate accounts in history books and movies such as Disney’s Pocahontas, the true story of Pocahontas is not one of a young Native Powhatan woman with a raccoon friend who dove off of mountain-like cliffs off the coasts of Virginia. (Note: there are no cliffs on the coast of Virginia.) The true story of Pocahontas is a tale of tragedy and heartbreak. It is time to bust up the misconceptions perpetuated over 400 years regarding...
Submitted by Elaine Thompson On February 1, 2017, students from the Kana:takon School went to Long Sault Public School to compete in a floor hockey tournament. The girls went undefeated throughout the whole tournament. Congratulations to all the girls and coaches Ruth Seymour and Bianca Jacobs. First game 4-0 against Central Public Second game 2-0 against Eamer's Corners Third game 3-0 against Long Sault Championship game 3 -1 against Rothwell Osnabruck...
Flying Among the Angels You lived life so full, your smile so bright. Although your body ravaged with pain, it didn't hold you back from much. It's been a year since you went to fly with the Angels. Yes it's been a rocky road for us. We look all around, listen for your voice, your laughter, we miss you. But your pain free flight gives us comfort. Continue to be at peace, basking in the pain free eternity, until we meet again. Much love, you're a real Angel, Your family and fr...
The MCA Monthly General Meeting will take place on Friday February 23rd, 2017 at 6:00pm at the St. Regis Recreation Center. Please find below the agenda. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER A. Council Attendance B. Moment of Silence 2. COUNCIL AGENDA ACCEPTANCE 3. RULES OF ORDER 4. FOLLOW UP - TSIOTHOHRKO:WA/JANUARY 26, 2017 General Meeting Action Items 5. ROUND TABLE UPDATE - Portfolio Chiefs 6. UPDATE - Akwesasne Election Law Survey 7. UPDATE - (History of) Dundee Land Claim Information Sessions 8. BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR 9. RESOLUTIONS A. General...
She:kon. This is to inform the members of the press on Kanesatake’s position on the honoring of Mr. Jean Jolicoeur as the Patriot Of the Year by the Sovereignist parties of Quebec. First, Mr. Jolicoeur has never been a member of the Mohawks of Kanesatake and only enjoyed some friendships with certain members here. He has never been, nor will he ever be, a Chief representing our community. As a Quebecer he may display his views on sovereignty as freely as he wants but he cannot, and must not, invoke Kanesatake in these views, as this is a m...
On behalf of the McDonald Family we would like to thank the following: Akwesasne Mohawk Ambulance, Akwesasne Mohawk Police, Tribal Police, HAVFD, ESP Catering, Snye Recreation, the Family of Mae Tarbell, Akwesasne Death Benefits, Donaldson's Funeral Home, all of our family, friends and the community of Akwesasne for their donations and heartfelt condolences. A LETTER FROM HEAVEN When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not here to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with...
Senior Tiffany Connors (#14) is a three year participant of the SRC varsity program and a two time recipient of the Section X Sportsmanship Award for basketball. She is the daughter of Bryan. Last week, Tiffany Conners was misidentified in a story featuring senior basketball players at Salmon River. Indian Time apologizes for the error....
The Cornwall Quilters Guild Presents, Quilts on the Seaway. This is a quilt exhibit and sale taking place on Friday April 21st from 10am - 6pm and Saturday April 22nd from 10am - 4pm at St. John Presbyterian Church located at 28 Second Street East, Cornwall, Ontario. Admission is $6.00 and is open to the public....
Ottawa, February 15, 2017 – The Canada Council for the Arts announced today the winners of the 2017 Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts. The awards carry a $25,000 cash prize and recognize outstanding career achievement. They are funded and administered by the Canada Council for the Arts, and include categories for artistic achievement in visual and media arts, fine craft and outstanding contribution. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Saidye Bronfman Award for E...
PRINCIPAL’S LIST GRADE 6 Evan Collette, Kade Cook, Mackenzie Dupra, Wynter Jock, Mitchell Lindley, Luke Miller, Kawisenhawi Sharrow, Phoenix Thomas, Riley Thomas GRADE 7 Emma Chapman, Hayden Clark, Lindsay Martin, Madison Mora-Williams, Savannah Swamp, Trayen Ward-Terrance GRADE 8 Myranda Collette, Gavin Cook-Avery, Kayla Cunningham, Rachael Cunningham, Tsiakoseriio David, Zachary Durant, Emily Healy, Kendall Jock, Hattie Laffin-Almond, John Miller, Jacobi Mitchell, Iawentanawen Sawatis, Jared Showen, Brayden Smithey, Meadow Tarbell, R...
DEADLINE MARCH 31, 2017 Gatineau, Quebec, February 8, 2017 — The Canadian Museum of History is now accepting applications for its RBC Aboriginal Training Program in Museum Practices. This eight-month program, the only one of its kind in Canada, offers professional and technical training in museum practices to First Nations, Métis and Inuit people from across Canada. The deadline for applications is March 31, 2017. All training is under the supervision of the professional staff of the Canadian Museum of History and the Canadian War Museum in a...
CANTON – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the conviction of Mahoney’s Auto Mall, Inc. (“Mahoney’s”) and its employee, Andrew Fuller, for violations of the Environmental Conservation Law (“ECL”) related to burying more than 140 gallons of hazardous substances on Mahoney’s property. Today, in St. Lawrence County Court before the Honorable Derek P. Champagne, Mahoney’s, a used car dealership and automobile repair shop located at 7513 U.S. Route 11 in the Town of...
IFN Youth Leadership Conference - 6 Youth Needed to Attend Thunder Bay Conference. The Independent First Nations (IFN) are proud to announce the delivery of the 3rd Annual IFN Youth Conference, “Healthy Leadership, Healthy Communities” hosted this year in partnership with the Aboriginal Shelters of Ontario (ASOO). This Conference is scheduled to take place at Best Western Nor’Wester in Thunder Bay from March 22nd - 27th, 2017. MCA is looking for 6 youth ages 16-29 to attend the conference in Thunder Bay with all expenses and trans...
(February 14th, 2017) The Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for Summer Company 2017! Students from Cornwall, S.D.&G. and Akwesasne between the ages of 15 and 29 who are returning to school in the fall are eligible to apply to the program. Summer Company is a program funded by the Government of Ontario and administered by the Cornwall Business Enterprise Centre, helping students start and run their own business through the summer months. Participants receive hands on business...
Saturday, February 25, 2017 5:00pm – 9:00pm At the Multi-purpose Room in the St. Regis Mohawk School Hosted by The Native North American Travelling College Akwesasne Art Wars is a live competitive painting event with two preliminary rounds and one final round with surprise cultural themes. The audience gets to choose the winner by voting for their favorite painting. To register, contact NNATC at 613-932-9452 ex. 221....
The Community Health Program is please to announce Beginner Yoga. Yoga has been known to help reduce stress, lower blood pressure and lower heart rate. Yoga classes are to take place from 6pm-7pm at the following locations: Mondays: Tsi Snaihne School Tuesdays: Kawehno:ke Recreation Wednesdays: Kana:takon School Thursdays: Kawehno:ke Recreation Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water (some mats are available). For more information please call: 613-575-2341 ext. 3247. You can also sign up for classes online at: https://...
Eleventh hour executive order – get rid of the Russian Spy compounds in the U.S. & git out!...
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Reprinted from Wampum Belts of the Iroquois by Tehanetorens This belt is the widest belt known. It represents an ever-growing tree. It is provided thus: I am Dekanawidah and with the Five Nations Confederate Chiefs I plant the Tree of The Great Peace. I plant it in your territory, Adadarho, and the Onondaga Nation, in the territory of you who are The Firekeepers. - I name the Tree, The Tree Of The Great Long Leaves. Under the shade of this Tree Of The Great Peace, we spread the soft, white...
(February 22, 2017) The Iroquois Caucus announced today that it is unanimously condemning a plan to truck 23,000 liters of highly radioactive liquid from Chalk River, Ontario across the International border to the Savannah River Site, South Carolina, using public roads and bridges. This unprecedented action could have a devastating impact on the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence River ecosystem. Depending on the route(s) chosen, there is the potential for a spill or spills into waterways flowing into...
“Epibiosis: The Tough World of Marine Invaders” will be presented by St. Lawrence University Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology Linda Auker at the next Clarkson University Science Cafe at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at the Rushton Conference Room in the Best Western University Inn, 90 E. Main St. in Canton, N.Y. and at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at the St. Lawrence Valley Roasters & Jernabi Coffeehouse, 11 Maple St. in Potsdam, N.Y. In the marine world, there is an ongoing battle for living space. Some species have won this bat...
