A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Akwesasne Convenience Store Association donated $10,000 to the Akwesasne Holiday Helpers to assist in giving to more families this holiday season. Members of the ACSA gathered on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 to present the check to organizing members Everett Lazore, Caroline Peters and Kerry Jacobs. Caroline Peters stated, "We want to express our gratitude to ACSA. It will go a long way in helping us deliver food and toys to more families in Akwesasne. It's the spirit of Akwesasne's...
Students of Salmon River Central got a chance to experience a bit of Akwesasne last week at their school. Native American Day was held on Tuesday, November 21. The day began with the middle school engaging in a social in the gym. Members of the Mohawk Club demonstrated some of the various dances including the Smoke Dance and performed it to the singing and drumming of the Akwesasne Ratirennahawi. From there they invited classmates to come up and share in the traditional dances. During the day th...
Massena High School students on Nov. 21 got a chance to learn first-hand from their Mohawk neighbors about the community's history and culture during the school's Native American Day on Nov. 21. The day opened with a tobacco burning and recitation of the Thanksgiving Address in both Mohawk and English, given by Eddie Gray, a medicine man from Akwesasne Traditional Medicine. Gina Jacobs led cornhusk no-face doll making workshops and taught students about their cultural significance. Darren...
HOGANSBURG – Joseph Wood, 89, of 1252 State Route 37, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 26, at the Massena Memorial hospital, with his loving family by his side. He had been a patient since November 22, 2017. Joseph was born June 14, 1928, at the family homestead, son of the late Jake and Mary Bero Wood. He attended St. Regis Mohawk School, and on February 18, 1950 married Christine Comstock at the St. Regis Catholic Church, with Rev. Michael Jacobs officiating. Joseph first worked a... Full story
AKWESASNE- Edward Michael Logan, 30, of Akwesasne, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 in Syracuse. Edward, a Haudenosaunee, was born September 9, 1987, in Syracuse, son of John David Logan and Marlene Diabo Logan. He attended Paul V. Moore High School and also studied Agriculture and Horticulture. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting with his father, and fishing, often saying, "I caught more fish than you lie about." He enjoyed playing chess and doing puzzles, and was... Full story
On Thursday, November 23, the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department did a special early bird draw for their 2017 annual raffle. They drew three names, giving away 8th, 9th, and 10th place prizes of $1,000 each. Those winners are: 10th: Tisha Thompson 9th: Asia Arquette 8th: Linda Braun There are still seven prizes to be drawn on December 16, 2017 including a grand prize of $5,000, a 2nd place prize of $2,500, a 3rd place prize of $1,500 and four (4th, 5th, 6th and 7th place) $1,000 prizes. You can still get tickets from any...
To everyone who has supported us following the recent passing of Pat Jock (Kawenno), our wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the many, many people and family, both relative and chosen, for all of the tasks, time, and donations that we received in order to send her on the journey to Karonhia:ke in a beautiful and loving fashion. Thank you for lifting our hearts and minds when we were shaken to the very core of our being. Her love and belief in ‘’our ways’’ was shown in all the...
NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick spent the holiday celebrating with crowds at the annual Indigenous People Sunrise Ceremony on Alcatraz Island. The former San Francisco 49ers' quarterback made a surprise appearance on Thursday, November 23. A tradition since 1975, the annual dawn festivities, also known as Unthanksgiving Day, commemorate the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by 'Indians of All Tribes'. Kaepernick said he joined 'in solidarity with those celebrating their culture and paying...
AKWESASNE - On Kentenhkó:wa/November 27, 2017; The White House convened a ceremony intended to recognize and honor Native American Code Talkers for their contributions in helping the United States and its allies to be victorious in World War II. During the ceremony however, which was held in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump used it as an opportunity to verbally abuse U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). In response, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council has issued the following statement...
Akwesasne American Legion Chaplain Frank Scott, Commander Michael Cook and Sons of the American Legion Commander Harris Cole prepare to begin the Veterans Day ceremony. Indian Time apologizes for misnaming American Legion Chaplain Frank Scott in the November 16, 2017 edition....
The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School is proud to announce that the school and library has received a large and generous gift from our friends at Coles Book Store in Cornwall, owned by Indigo/Chapters. Indigo/Chapters holds a "Love of Reading" fundraiser in their stores for a local school of the store's choice in order to raise funds for new books. Akwesasne was pleased to hear the local Coles store had chosen A.M.S. as their school of choice, and was even more thrilled to learn that this fundraiser...
Gaylord Powless was recently inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. The Class of 2017 was officially inducted during the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on November 9, 2017 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Induction into this hall of fame is considered one of the country's highest sporting honors. Gaylord Powless was a Mohawk lacrosse player from the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario, where the Powless family has lived...
The Emmaus Soup Kitchen pinches every penny to stretch it as far as we can to help those from across the North Country! Our main fundraiser of the year is coming up in a few short weeks. The 5th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft & Vendor Show to benefit the Emmaus Soup Kitchen will be held on Saturday, December 9th at Davis Elementary School, 183 Webster Street, Malone from 9:00-3:00. The day will consist of 130+ crafters, artisans & vendors from Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton and Essex counties as well as those traveling from Albany,...
The University of Minnesota Press recently released a book titled "The River Is in Us." The book was written by Elizabeth Hoover and the book is described as, "The riveting story of the Mohawk community that fought back against the contamination of its lands." Below is a synopsis of the book. For more visit: https://www.upress.umn.edu/book-division/books/the-river-is-in-us Mohawk midwife Katsi Cook lives in Akwesasne, an indigenous community in upstate New York that is downwind and downstream fr...
By Doug George-Kanentiio On November 27 US President Donald Trump demonstrated his ignorance and insensitivity towards Native people when he welcomed the Navajo Code Talkers to the White House in Washington, DC. Meant to commemorate “Native American Month” in the US the reception was to acknowledge the service of the Navajo veterans who played a vital role in communicating information using Navajo code words during the Pacific conflict in World War II. The Code was never broken by the Japanese and is said to have saved thousands of lives on...
Fri. Dec. 1st Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-by appt. Dr. Saylor 9:00-12:00-Minor Emergency Walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Mon. Dec. 4th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-in Tues. Dec. 5th Dr. Horn @ Tsiionkwanonhso:te 9:00-11:30- Minor Emergency Walk-in Dr. Letourneau 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-in Wed. Dec. 6th Dr. Horn @Tsiionkwanonhso:te Well Women’s Clinic 9:15-2:30-by appt. Dr. Letourneau 8:30-11:30-by appt. Dr. Martineau-Rheault @ Iakhihsohtha 8:30-11:30-by appt. Thurs. Dec. 7th Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha 9:30-11:30-by appt. 1:30-2:30-by a...
Fri. Dec. 1st Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Dr. Torres 9:00-11:30-walk-in 1:00-3:00-by referral Sat. Dec. 2nd Dr. Torres 9:00-3:00-by referral Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in No further schedule available at this time. Please call the clinic for more information. Please note: Janet Brant, NP walk-in clinic has an 8 patient limit. Sign in begins 30 minutes prior to clinic start time. We now offer same day appointments, please call for more information. Women’s Health Matters Kawehnoke Medical Clinic is now o...
Court proceedings regarding the lawsuit brought against the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake by Waneek Horn-Miller and fifteen (15) other persons began on Monday, November 27, 2017. They are challenging a MCK law that prevents non-Indigenous people from living on the Mohawk territory. It’s known as the “marry out, stay out” law, and they argue the Mohawk council’s residency laws are unconstitutional and discriminatory. On the other hand, Joe Delaronde, spokesperson for the council, told the CBC: “People in his community are disappointed the dispu...
James Barnes II returned to his alma mater as part of Salisbury University's celebration and acknowledgement of Native American Month. Barnes presented to the Salisbury University students and staff, Salisbury Men's Lacrosse Team and community members on the topic of 'The Most American Game of All – Lacrosse and Its Native American Roots'. He spoke on the history, the roots of the game, and making of a traditional wooden stick. He also shared the connection of the Ohenton Kariwatehkwa, our K...
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MASSENA -- Nearly 100 jobs are leaving the Massena area as two big stores have announced plans to close. Hannaford will close on July 21. They employ somewhere between 62 people, according to a statement from the company. “At a time when the store’s lease would need to be renewed, Hannaford made the difficult business decision to close the supermarket, which has not met financial expectations,” the statement reads. “We are announcing this closure nearly eight months in advance to give as much notice as possible,” Eric Blom, Hannaford spokesman...
November 21, 2017. Ottawa, ON Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde said the Liberal government’s support of An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, is a welcome and positive step that will advance reconciliation and build a stronger country for First Nations and all Canadians. “The United Nations Declaration provides a framework for reconciliation and renewing the nation-to-nation relationship between the crown and First Nat...
Name: Beckett North Born: November 12, 2017 Weight: 8 lbs. 10 oz. Parents: Nikaiataa Skidders & William North Sibling: Jaxson Tehokhanion North Maternal Grandmother: Margie Skidders...
Hosted by Local Living Venture Wednesday, December 6, 2017 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nutritious Delicious! How to Cook Beans & Grains Participants will build a series of meals and then enjoy their many wonderful creations during this workshop geared to making a lowly pot of beans an innovative and enjoyable meal. First come, first served, pre-registration strongly suggested. There is a fee for this workshop. Location: Helping Hands kitchen at 5868 Rt. 56, Hannawa Falls (4 miles south of Potsdam, look for the orange “Workshop Site” lawn signs.) Reg...
Submitted By John Kahionhes Fadden Many decades ago my father, Ray Fadden, told me this story. He also recorded the story on a beaded pictographic record belt that continues to be displayed in our museum in Onchiota. A man from Kahnawake told the story to my father. The man in turn had learned the story from the man who had experienced it. During the early 1900's the man in the story had reached a point in his life where he felt that he should have an education. He entered a school and set...
