A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Salmon River Board of Education passed a resolution last week to develop a school hall of fame that will recognize achievements in all areas of the school, from academics and athletics to volunteerism and service. A committee is currently being formed and community members interested in being involved are asked to submit letters of interest. Last year, the school board withdrew their support of the Salmon River Sports Hall of Fame, which had not been an officially endorsed school program. School administrators, staff and board members...
On March 23, 2010, the St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Council adopted New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation’s Statewide Angling Regulations as an interim Tribal regulation. “We see this as part of our responsibilities to protect, preserve and restore fish and game resources,” remarked Tribal Chief James Ransom. Tribal Council is in the process of adopting a comprehensive fish and wildlife regulation and management plan. Tribal members have made numerous calls to voice complaints about unregulated fishing by non-Tribal members...
Everybody knows of an absolutely incredible kid who has influenced their lives and those around them in some way. In order to give these kids the recognition that they deserve the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment asked the community to nominate a child they knew and write a letter about why they think they are an absolutely incredible kid. On March 24, Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment spotlighted thirteen absolutely incredible kids from Akwesasne during their annual...
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On March 27 to 28, the Snye Recreation Center in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) held their Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Flea Market. The event is one of the largest that the center organizes and was fun for the whole family. Easter festivities started early Saturday at 10 am with the flea market followed by Pie Bingo and the adult Easter Bonnet contest at 1:00pm. Winners of the Pie Bingo received fruit baskets and $50 grocery gift cards and the jackpot winner received a $75 grocery gift card. The winners of t...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief James Ransom said Tuesday that Tribal Council supports the United States Census 2010 – the counting of all people – and that tribal programs depend on accurate numbers for funding they receive. The Census is 10 questions long and asks every individuals his or her name, address, date of birth, male or female, single or married, own or rent, phone number, race and ethnicity. While Native Americans are not required by law to complete the survey, the SRMT is enc...
Carl K. Hillyard of Honeoye, NY died on March 30, 2010, at age 78. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara (Gadway), by sons: Randall (Sabra) Hillyard of Rochester, Timothy (Belinda) Hillyard of Springwater, by 4 grandchildren, Ben Martinez, Corey (Cheryl) Martinez, Carl Hillyard, Brittnee McMurtry; 3 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Mildred Fuino of Rochester, Betty Leo of Scottsville, Dorothy (Arthur) Leo of LeRoy, Gail Tuite of MD; sister-in-law, Agnes Hillyard of Henrietta; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...
Indian Time apologizes to the family and friends of Timothy Holden. His funeral service was held on Saturday, March 27, 2010....
Leonard P. Beaubien July 10, 1925-April 1, 1990 In memory of my Dad, The best Father I ever had. On April 1st it will be twenty years, Since his voice I did hear. It’s been hard each and every day, Missing you in so many ways. You were always there for me to turn to, Helping me to focus through your unique view. Many tears shed wishing you were still here, To talk and share a few beers. I still feel your spirit, as I persevere every day, For you live in my heart in a very treasured way. As h...
Zachary Von Lawrence Adams Tewatsirarikhons July 6, 1995-April 1, 2009 One year anniversary You were a wonderful son who brought us joy. You were a special grandson who brought us happiness. You were a loving brother who brought us love. You were a helpful uncle who brought us caring. You were a terrific nephew who brought us laughter. You were a great friend who brought us friendship. You were a courageous teammate who brought us cooperation. You were a brilliant student who brought us...
Thank you Teddy Jacobs would like to thank the PICEI organization and organizer Florence Patterson for putting together the wonderful European cruise that he and many others from Akwesasne went on during the winter. The group flew to Italy where they boarded a Princess Cruiselines ship and traveled to Rome, Florence, Cannes, Barcelona, Gibraltar, Casablanca, Canary Islands, Fortaleza, Barbados, Dominica and finally to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Countries visited included Italy, France, Spain,...
The community at Akwesasne has always talked about having their own unique walking trail where people could go for fresh air and exercise. But, for many this was only a dream because the realization was that there was no land for a project of that magnitude. If people wanted to get outside to walk they had to do it along side unsafe roads. That is, until a community member donated land designated for the community. Now, a group of committed community members, who call themselves the Friends of ...
The week of April 1st, nine weeks before the Tribal elections, we have yet to hear who is going to run for Chief and Sub-Chief though the rumor mill and its legions of lackey’s never failing to disappoint, has been relentlessly churning out names. Now is the time to define the issues from a voter’s point of view. Let’s create our own vision and see if the candidates can embrace them. There is much to say when it comes to describing what it is we want in our elected officials...sure, sure we want them to be exemplary in every way. To be gods...
If the Iroquois are to defeat New York State’s efforts to impose taxes on sales to non-Natives they must have not only credible people defending our rights but have to present a rational alternative to Albany’s plans. Last week the New York State Supreme Court held a session in Syracuse to hear arguments for and against the collection of sales taxes on Native territory. Outside the hearing chamber a group reported to consist of 150 anti-tax people carried placeards and beat a large drum. A group of speakers addressed the crowd with some of the...
Submitted by AEDA On March 26, 2010 the Computer Skills Program that began January 4th concluded in a graduation ceremony held at HAVFD station 2 on Kawehno:ke. The computer skills program was presented by AEDA and funded by the MCA Community Support Program and the Akwesasne Area Management Board. The class graduated 9 students. This program taught new software that the computer offers other than surfing the web. Adrian McDonald was the Training Instructor for the programs that took place at...
On March 25 the cultural organization, Pamoja International Cultural Exchange, Inc., (PICEI), held a social hour at the Seniors’ Center in Hogansburg. PICEI is an umbrella organization that fosters cultural exploration and understanding through events and activities. There was much food, conversation and story sharing about the exciting 21 day trans-Atlantic cruise that 24 local members took for a recent culture sharing seminar. The trip was designed to expose people of different cultures with o...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service were recently advised that there was an outstanding Extradition Warrant for the Arrest of Philip M. Lazore, 27 years of age of Tsi Snaihne, Quebec. Lazore was arrested without incident by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service on March 30th, 2010 in Tsi Snaihne. Subject was transported to Montreal, Quebec where he appeared before the Quebec Superior Extradition Court. Lazore remains in custody until his next Court Appearance in Montreal on April 6th, 2010. The Extradition Warrant was issued for Conspiracy to...
On March 26, 28 ironworkers and community members gathered at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) Station 1 for a very important training course in forklift safety. The course was organized by Mike Swamp from the Ironworkers Local 440 at no cost to its members thanks to the help of the Akwesasne Area Management Board and the State Department of Labor. “Everything is all about safety nowadays,” said Swamp, who has been busy organizing safety-training courses like these for...
On March 26, the Salmon River Central School (SRCS) Teachers Association in and the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted their first ever Trivia Night at the Brass Horse Banquet Hall to benefit the SRCS All Night Grad Party. The night brought out 17 teams at four players per team. Favorite MC Danielle Oakes was on hand rolling out the trivia questions for the night. There was also pizza and wings and a 50/50 raffle. SRCS education departments and St. Regis Mohawk School grades...
Babies exposed to smoke are more likely to get sick. Give your baby and yourself the best chance for a healthy life. Here are some tips on how to keep smoke out of your home and away from your baby. PROTECT YOUR BABY FROM SMOKE DURING PREGNANCY. •• If a pregnant woman smokes or regularly breathes smoke from someone else’s cigarette (secondhand smoke), the baby could have serious health problems. •• Women who smoke or breathe secondhand smoke are more likely to have a miscarriage (end of pregnanc...
By David Staddon, SRMT Public Information Office The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department (HAVFD) staged their annual dinner at the Wolf Clan on Saturday February 27, 2010. About 150 people attended, including family members and members of surrounding fire departments, from Bombay, Paul Smith’s College, Gabriel, Malone and Moira. The HAVFD has several mutual aid agreements with surrounding communities to take a teamwork approach to fire fighting, fire safety and rescue. Jason McDonald,...
What we eat and place inside our bodies determines how we look on the outside. Sugary processed foods and alcohol have been directly linked to a chemical reaction of the skin known as glycation. Glycation describes the process of how sugar molecules attach themselves to skin’s collagen fibers. This ultimately causes these fibers to “cross-link” and become stiff and inflexible. In essence a steady supply of processed high glycemic sugary food and alcohol leads to accelerated wrinkling, leathering and a loss of elasticity in the skin. Proce...
Spring is a natural time for renewal. The weather warms, days lengthen, windows open. As clean air and light pour in, you may feel inspired to let that freshness into everything—your physical space, your mind, your body. And it turns out that doing so is intricately tied to your overall health and well-being. Studies show that the rituals of cleaning and getting rid of what’s no longer serving you—such as worn-out possessions, old habits, emotional ties, or unhealthy thoughts—can actually improve your physical and mental health. So start b...
This rich cheesecake pie can be topped with any kind of berry pie filling. This recipe has been reported to be indistinguishable from a dairy cheesecake. Ingredients 2 8-ounce packages of Better Than Cream Cheese or 1 8-ounce package of Better Than Cream Cheese and 8 ounces of firm silken tofu An amount of Egg Replacer equal to 2 eggs 3/4 cup turbinado sugar or white sugar (I use 1/4 cup honey and 1 tsp stevia) 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract graham cracker pie crust 1 can of strawberry or cherry pie filling Directions...
