A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Last Friday, February 22, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police (AMPS) carried out a search warrant at the Wild Flower Dispensary on Kawehno:ke resulting in the arrest of one individual who has since been released, 'undertaking conditions' and a promise to appear. Indian Time has learned, but could not confirm with AMPS, that the individual arrested was Jared Jock of Akwesasne. As of Wednesday, February 27, no charges have been laid. The Wild Flower Dispensary is self-licensed by the Indian Way...
Josephine Mandamin, a well-known environmental activist from Wikwemikong First Nation in Ontario, died Friday morning, she was 77. In 2003, Mandamin co-founded Mother Earth Water Walk after being concerned about the pollution of rivers and lakes. She took that concern for a walk - for a total of more than 17,000 km circumnavigating the shores of all five Great Lakes. Her words carry true today, Mandamin stated, "As women, we are carriers of the water. We carry life for the people. So when we...
(February 27, 2019) On Friday, February 22 in Kana:takon, events took place that have caused concern for the safety and well-being of community members. While we continue to respect every individual’s right to peacefully demonstrate, we cannot condone aggressive behaviour, or acts of vandalism. The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s top priority is the safety of our community members and the well-being of Akwesasne as a whole. We ask that all Akwesasronon embrace ska’nikónri:io and use good minds as we work through these challenging and changi...
MASSENA -- The New York Power Authority announced Monday, Feb. 25 that the gates at Long Sault Dam are open and releasing water in the St. Lawrence River. This spill will result in rapidly changing river flows and potentially unsafe ice conditions downstream of the dam and along the South Channel of the river over the next several days. Members of the public, including those ice fishing on the river or South Channel, should be alert to rapidly changing ice conditions and should stay off the ice, according to a news release from NYPA. NYPA says...
By: Jaclyn Hall Many community members in Akwesasne have become more active ever since the close of the referendum for the Dundee Settlement Agreement. One community member, Marlon Johnson, decided to put together petitions for each current MCA district chief. Each petition has the name of the district chief and how many signatures it needs to remove that particular council member. According to Johnson, he is going by MCA's rules and the MCA election law which states there needs to be one more s...
The indigenous Mexican actor Yalitza Aparicio has made history twice in less than two months time – first by being nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and then for appearing on the cover of Vogue Mexico. It's a first for a country where light-skinned people dominate the media landscape despite an overwhelmingly Mestizo and Indigenous population. She represents an important minority community that isn't always highlighted in the mainstream. The praise north of the U.S.-Mexico b...
The community notes the passing of Katherine B. “Kay” Gagnier, 94, on February 9, 2019. She was the daughter of Peter and Louise (McDonald) Back.... Full story
Have your things taken over your house, life, and social calendar? Would you like to learn tips on how to declutter and stop over acquiring from people who know what it’s like? The Buried in Treasures workshop takes place over twelve weeks, with a weekly workshop session beginning March 6, 2019 from 1:30-3:30pm at the CMHA 329 Pitt Street, Cornwall, On. Cost: FREE All participants will receive a copy of Buried in Treasures: Help for Compulsive Acquiring, Saving and Hoarding. To register or for more information contact Stacey at 1...
By Mahlon Smoke IOHAHI:IO ADULT EDUCATION CENTER – For any recent high school graduate, finding a career can be a difficult thing to do and is sometimes overwhelming. With so many job options and choices, one that might slip under the radar is the Trades. Welding, ironwork, plumbing, and more are all important jobs that many people may not consider when looking for their career. Trades are a demanding, yet rewarding, career choice. Promoting these careers is the Akwesasne Area Management B...
Notwithstanding the surrounding controversies, the Oscars presented the Best Picture for 2019, to 'Green Book', a film that depicts black piano prodigy Don Shirley's evolving friendship with Italian driver Tony "Lip" Vallelonga during a 1962 tour of the Jim Crow-era deep south. St. Lawrence University's alum, actor Viggo Mortensen 80' portrayal of Frank "Tony Lip" Vallelonga, a wise guy nightclub bouncer from the Bronx adds to Mortensen's long list of accomplishments as a poet, painter,...
he March ‘Lunch and Learn’ webinar will provide an overview of what it takes to become a successful government contractor. Join the St. Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce for the webinar on Wednesday, March 6th from Noon to 1 PM. Members can register by going to the Member Center on SLCchamber.org, email [email protected] or call (315) 386-4000. This month’s webinar will feature Amber Stevens from the North Country Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC), presenting ‘So You’re Interested in Government Contracting’. Amber will cover...
By Sesi King Tyler Armstrong, age 20, hails from Johnson Road in Ahkwesahsne and is currently living his dream of being a goalie in both field and box lacrosse. For 15 years, Tyler has been playing the game he dreamt about as a very young boy in his yard. His parents, Sean and Leanne, have supported him 100% and helped Tyler to achieve his goal. As long as he can remember, his dream was to someday attend IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. This is a prep school that combines academic and athletic...
The Canadian Academy (Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television) recently released their 2019 nominations and local actor, Brandon Rotsienhanoron Oakes tops the list for his portrayal of 'Will' in the movie "Through Black Spruce". Oakes' nomination is for a Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. Through Black Spruce also earned a nomination for Achievement in Music – Original Score. The Canadian Academy is a national, non-profit, professional association dedicated to the promotion, r...
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College It happened at a place called “Kanienkeh” a long time ago. A boy was born in a Huron Village near the Bay of Quinte, on the shores of Lake Ontario. This baby was born with a name, but our people today know him only as the “Peacemaker,” as his name is held in high esteem. His coming had been announced to a young virgin woman in a dream. In this dream, a spirit messenger from the Creator told her that she would bear a son who would be named ...
1. Onkwanèn:ra - Our group 2. Oié:ri nikiónhne - 10 of us 3. Tánon ronakiohkowá:nen - And a large group 4. Ne Rontoweiénstha - Students 5. Ionkwaterohrokhónhne - We went there to watch and came back 6. Iaonhawí:non wa'e'wahrahserón:ni - Iaonhawí:non prepared meat (she is a butcher) 7. Ne Kwés kwes o'wà:ron - Pig meat 8. Énska niiohwistá:'e - 1 o'clock 9. Tsi niió:re ne tékeni shia'tesewahshén:nen - Until 2:30 10. Iotohétston nénkie - Afternoon 11. Tekeníhaton niwenhnisero'ténhne...
Recall candidate Hillary Clinton's remarks during the 2016 campaign debates. She called Donald "Putin's Puppet." He was dumb-founded for a minute or two, and all he could offer as a response was: "I am not a puppet." Since then, he has shown his true "color" at numerous summits around the world and locally. The media has adopted the nickname "Putin's Puppet" since then. Even Queen E. II laid down special rules at Prince Harry's wedding – to ignore Blondie on their invitation list. Or anyone f...
Submitted by Paul Hetzler, ISA Certified Arborist Traditionally, spring is a frenzy of flowers, returning songbirds, and also of backhoes and construction projects. It is in the best interest of developers, planners, and citizens alike to protect mature trees from damage during construction. Unfortunately, a great many tree-preservation efforts fail in the end, but not due to lack of political will or good intentions. The issue is that brilliant engineers, architects, landscape designers, and community activists are rarely also experts in tree...
By Gourmet May My sister has been telling me that the easiest way to use up leftovers from the week and make a quick meal for the family is whip-up a pot of soup. I have no idea what the first step is for making soup, or what even where the broth comes from. My earlier attempt at making Miss Kay’s soup from the book was a bad experience. How am I supposed to know which leftovers to use up and still make the soup taste delicious? Time to get cooking. I had just picked up one of those Good Food Bags from the Health Services Outreach/Nutrition p...
The next film in the Transition Cornwall+ winter series is perfect for the whole family and a great way to start the March Break. Join us for a very special showing of the much loved, National Film Board classic from 1966 “Paddle to the Sea.” Cornwall Public Library Sunday March 10, 1:30p.m.-3:00pm. The incredible adventure of the tiny, hand-carved canoe along the great lakes and St. Lawrence River is an inspirational and thought-provoking journey as we experience the surprising challenges that arise along this waterway, even from our per...
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March 1 - 31, 2019 Washington, DC To commemorate Women’s History Month, the National Museum of the American Indian presents The REDress Project, an outdoor art installation by artist Jaime Black (Metis). Showing in the United States for the first time, the installation of empty red dresses centers on the issue of missing or murdered indigenous women. Black hopes to draw attention to the gendered and racialized nature of violent crimes against Native women and to evoke a presence through the marking of absence. In her artwork, Black attempts t...
Back row: Assistant Coach Kevin Lazore, Head Coach & Trainer Geraldine Jacobs, Francine Thomas, Dacey Thompson, Jenna Oakes, Charlene Lazore, Nichelle Loran and Technical Coach Patti Lazore. Front row: Chantelle Francis, Paige Jacobs and Heather Thomas. 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...
(February 26, 2019) The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) is cautioning the community once again of phone calls being made from individuals stating that your internet connection needs to be repaired. The victims are contacted and asked to press 1 on their phone in order to repair their internet. Bell Canada has advised us that this is a scam and to not push 1 on your device if you happen to receive a fraudulent call. If you have been a victim of this phone scam, please contact the Akwesasne Mohawk Police at 613-575-2340. Tips to Avoid...
