A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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LAFLECHE, Joseph (John) Lafleche, age 51, of Akwesasne, passed at the Cornwall Community Hospital on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Debra Leaf. Dear father of Lindsay Leaf of Cornwall, Jordan Leaf of Akwesasne, Jean-Guy Lafleche Jr., Anthony Tomasso, Shannon Carpenter-Holtfoth and Alexis Tomasso all of Rochester. Proud grandfather of Ashton and Brayden. Dear son of Jean Guy Lafleche Sr. and Edna (Mitchell) Lafleche. Dear brother of Christy Pero (Chris), Linda, Diane, Danny,...
AKWESASNE – Mr. Thomas Montour, 87, of 34 Rooseveltown Road, passed away Monday morning, February 27, 2012, at Alice Hyde Medical Center, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. Thomas was born December 26, 1924 in Oka, Quebec, the son of the late James Sr. and Viola Jacobs Montour. He attended schools in Oka. On October 14, 1947, he married Katherine Cecilia Laughing at St. Regis Catholic Church with Rev. Michael Jacobs, celebrating. She predeceased him on March 26, 1995. Thomas was an i...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Philomena Bertha “Mae” Thompson, age 69, of 6 Park Street, St. Regis, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday evening, February 25, 2012 at Cornwall Community Hospital, where she was taken on Friday. Mae was born September 29, 1942 on Yellow Island, the daughter of the late George and Annie Sharrow Cook. She attended schools on St. Regis Island. Mae was a homemaker, who enjoyed playing bingo, reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family, especially her grand...
In Loving Memory Joe East Delormie 03/25/46-03/01/11 His Smile Though his smile is gone forever And his hand I cannot touch I still have many memories of The one I loved so much His memory is my keepsake, with Which I’ll never part The Creator has him in his keeping I have him in my heart Sadly missed but never forgotten Love you always, Margaret... Full story
In Memory Brenda Thompson February 27, 1951 –December 19, 2004 Happy Birthday to our sweet Mother, Grandmother and friend. We miss you so much it’s been 8 years this year and never gets easier. Until we meet again. Love you always and forever. Shan, Curry, Tanisha, Tristen, Waksi and baby Jovie and Kevin... Full story
In Loving Memory of my” Gramma Bell” Elizabeth Isabelle Oakes October 31, 1922 - February 27, 2007 Imagine if I was given one moment. just a single slice of my past. I could hold it close forever, and that moment would always last. I’d put the moment in a safe, within my hearts abode. I could open it when I wanted, and only I would know the code. I could choose a time of laughing, a time of happiness and fun. I could choose a time that tried me, through everything I’ve done. I sat and thought...
Indian Times Monica Peters Dear Mrs. Peters: Thank you for the wonderful write up on the Trip to Rome, There is great interest right now to sign up for the trip. On Saturday, February 18th the Pope announced that Oct. 21st will be the Canonization of Tekakwitha in Rome. Since the date is set, the times for the departure is certain and the deadline for the deposit for the trip has been moved up and the final payment for the trip is August 1, 2012. And the departure will be Oct. 16th and returning on the Oct. 24th. Please note that all those...
Letter to the Editor, The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who offered their assistance to the Citizens Energy Oil Heat Program this year. RSVP offers a special note of thanks to the Association Adult Center Directors, Case Managers, Department of Social Services and Public Health for their unending assistance in continually providing us with the names and necessary information which afforded us the ability to enter our seniors and disabled into this marvelous program. To all the Oil...
Letter to the Editor, February 22, 2012 To the Honourable Mr. Guy Lauzon Member of Parliament for Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry 900 Pitt Street, Cornwall, Ontario Dear Mr. Guy Lauzon: Re: Act to Amend The Corrections and Conditional Release Act It’s very interesting that your legislation is advocating an increase in punishment for inmates in Canada’s penal institutions. Taking a person’s freedom isn’t enough; your Party wants prisoners to be defenseless, with no means of protecting themselves from any form of abuse while in custody... Full story
Thank you from the family of Paul King Jr. We would like to express our genuine thanks and gratitude to the many people who helped us out during the unexpected loss of a wonderful Husband, Father, Tota, Brother, Uncle and Friend. Your outpouring of generosity in so many ways was and is so overwhelming and did not go unnoticed. Many know of what a great athlete Paul was and we enjoyed the many stories told by his friends of his early years, thank you for sharing them with us. He was always quick with laughter, wit, teasing and if you were lucky... Full story
In December of 2010 I made a presentation to the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs followed by one to the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne in April of last year. I spoke at length about the need to establish a Mohawk Nation Department of Motor Vehicles as a natural, logical and badly needed extension of our status as a indigenous nation. Both councils listened with interest as I explained how this can be done and why other entities, such as Canada and the US, had no choice but to acknowledge our inherent right to do this. Other native nations in the... Full story
Akwesasne Territory – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is pleased to announce that the CITGO Petroleum and Citizens Energy have awarded funding to assist Tribal Members. The program will provide $257 for heating assistance for all those who meet all eligibility guidelines. The 2012 CITGO Petroleum Home Heating Assistance program has developed eligibility guidelines for administrators to utilize for this year’s program. This year’s program guidelines are as follows: Must be an enrolled member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Must be within the juris...
Akwesasne Territory – The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino expansion project, along with the construction of a new hotel has a strong safety component. Encompass LLC, the design and construction firm building the project, has issued a comprehensive set of policies and procedures to ensure on the job safety at the construction site. “Management is responsible for providing the safest possible workplace for employees,” remarked Colleen Thomas, Tribal Construction Manager. “And we take that respons...
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,... Full story
The family of the late Bruce Jackson recently received a signed certificate from the President of the United States, Barack Obama. It stated, “The United States of America honors the memory of Bruce P. Jackson. This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States.” Bruce passed away on November 23, 2011 at the age of 62. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps after graduating fro...
For more than 300 years, Catholics and more importantly Native American Catholics have looked to the Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha for healing and hope in times of sickness. But now, because of a miracle she performed in 2006 with the help of Sister Kateri Mitchell of Great Falls, Blessed Kateri will soon become Saint Kateri, the first Native American person to be canonized in the Roman Catholic Church. The Vatican announced just before Christmas that the Blessed Kateri would be one of seven people...
Continued from last week. While the Haudenosaunee were able to create a strong, stable government which respected its’ people, communities, and nations, we were not perfect. The Good Mind requires work and effort and sometimes we can be lazy or forgetful. The ways of the Great Law of Peace require respect, power, and peace, and sometimes, we are rude, weak, and aggressive. While we are not perfect, we acknowledge our responsibility to try. My grandfather used to say that it was very hard to be Haudenosaunee, because we had to study the natural... Full story
1. Ietsiakononhwé:ton (Oráhkwase) New Moon (grandmother moon rests for 3 days) 2. Kawisaksá:tha The next new moon after midwinter has finished (its bad ice) 3. Ohén:ton ne onerahtókha Before the new moon of spring 4. Tsi nikarahkò:ten The type of moon 5. Ensewenhniserésha’ne The days are getting longer again 6. Sénha enhskarahkwataríha’te The sun will get a bit warmer 7. Nó:nen iorákote, ensewentaná:wen’ne When it is sunny, it will be mild 8. Ostón:ha son’tariha’tánion It’s warming up again a... Full story
The following are the views of Joey (Te’ho: ronio) David. He feels it is critical to communicate the importance of being supportive and understanding of our young people, because they are the next generation of leaders. He stressed adults need to be aware of the process from dysfunction to a healthy relationship for our young people by allowing them to express their feelings and emotions in a healthy way. The more they know, the more it will help them understand their role in our society. W...
Onondaga Nation seeks justice and honoring of treaties despite courts, Doctrine of Discovery. February 28, 2012 - Washington, D.C.—The Onondaga Nation’s lawyers filed the appeal of the 2010 dismissal of their Land Rights Action to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City today, but Onondaga and other Haudenosaunee leaders chose Washington D.C. to announce the filing, bringing with them the original wampum belt U.S. President George Washington commissioned for the Haudenosaunee in...
DRUGS Cornwall, ON- Dallas George, 27 of Akwesasne was arrested on the 23rd of February, 2012. It is alleged that on the 23rd of February, 2012 he was detained at the Canadian Border Service Agency when he was found to be in possession of a controlled substance believed to be marijuana. He was turned over to a member of the Cornwall Community Police Service Patrol Division and charged with possession of a controlled substance. He was released to appear in court on the 6th of March, 2012. IMPAIRED OPERATION & OVER .80 Cornwall, ON- Kennedy Bened...
The following was sent by Salmon River Middle School teacher Lindsay LaSala. Her sixth grade students worked on persuasive letters. Students chose a topic that was important to them and through writing and a poster, hoped to persuade readers to help make a difference. Next week - Stop thinking the earth is a huge trash can! Dear Editor, Texting while driving kills tons of people every day. I found the following facts and information on a website called stopthetextsstopthewrecks.org. What I...
*Note: With Lent season here, and some folks not eating meat, I want to share this recipe. Cilantro is one of those seasonings, that individuals really like or dislike immensely. So adjust accordingly... especially the heat from the peppers. I have been exploring cooking with dried beans and found this recipe in the Toronto newspaper a few years ago. It has become one of my new favorites. 4 medium sweet potatoes (1.5lbs) Peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 large onion, preferably red, chopped ½ cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) Salt and freshly... Full story
Another Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.) milestone was achieved on Feb. 22, 2012 as Kyrie Ransom and her dog Grey, a 17-month old German Shepherd from a working line, were the first students from a First Nations territory in both the United States and Canada to gain their ‘C.L.A.S.S. B.A. with Honors for Dogs’ certification. Kyrie and Grey are from Akwesasne, a community that straddles the United States and Canadian border. The evaluation was completed through Shannoncourt, a dog tra...
