A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Walking is great for a number of psychological and physiological reasons. Here are a few walking workout highlights: Psychological Walking workouts offer an opportunity to spend time with friends and family as these seem to be decreasing as the work-week becomes longer and longer. Walking with a partner or small group allows you to spend some time with friends or family you might not otherwise have time for. Getting outside for some fresh air and sunlight will improve your mood by relieving even minor symptoms of seasonal affective disorder...
Although the temperatures were frigid last week, the Lady Raiders were heating things up on the lacrosse field with wins over OFA and Heuvelton. On Wednesday Massena played host to the OFA Blue Devils at the Mike Nicholas Field. The Lady Raiders blasted their way to a 9-2 halftime lead and kept the momentum going in the second half to claim a 14-4 win. Shaydi Oakes (1 assist) and Erin Francis stoked the fire with four goals each. Dominique Valancius found the back of the net three times. Megan...
May 3-May 10, 2012 Thursday, May 3 5:30 Paperweight 6:30 Novice 7:30 Girls 8:30 Masters Friday, May 4 HOLIDAY Saturday, May 5 1:00 Tykes vs, Nepean 2:00 Novice vs. Nepean 3:00 Peewee vs. Nepean 4:00 Bantam vs. Nepean 5:00 Midgets vs. Nepean 7-8:30 Redmen vs. Caughnawaga Sunday, May 6 9:00 Novice 10:00 Bantam 11:00 Girls Midget 12 noon Girls Intermediate Turf In Monday May 7 No Floor time available Turf In Tuesday, April 8 No Floor time available Turf In Wednesday, April 9 5:30-7:00 Peewee 8:00 JR.B Indians vs. Gloucester Thursday, April 10...
The Gathering of Nations Powwow happens annually at the University of New Mexico’s arena, aptly named the “Pit.” It brings in over 3000 dancers and singers representing more than 500 nations from across Canada and the United States. This year, GON organizers saw 70,000 people throughout the three-day event. On April 26th, the Gathering of Nations was started off with the Miss Indian World Talent Presentations that took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque. While dancers and singe...
On May 1st, 2012 at approximately 2:28 p.m., Central Dispatch was notified of shots being fired near Tsi Snaihne School. The school officials installed the “Lock Down” procedure as a precaution. Police approached the area where gunshots could be heard. Upon police investigation a lone male was observed firing rounds into a target. The male was taken into custody without incident. A .22 calibre pistol was seized from the male. Due to the quick arrest of the suspect, police would like to stress that at no time were the students, staff of the sch...
On Wednesday April 25 a “Border Patrol Information Session” was held so that agents could explain their roles, responsibilities, mandates and authority with the Akwesasne Community. Officers present were David Scott: Supervisor at the Port of Entry, Richard Stratton: Assistant patrol agent in Charge at the Massena station, and Wade Laughman: Patrol Agent in Charge of the Massena station. Laughman said the border patrol’s primary mission is to prevent terrorism, however they are considered an al...
My Friend, who was also a Daughter, Sister, Wife, Aunt, Cousin, Mother and Grandmother, I am still in disbelief of your passing, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Although we have grown apart as we have become parents and grandmothers, I knew you were always there as one of my true friends. You always made me laugh with your hilarious stories. You had a way of doing that too many of your friends and family, but always having that straight down-to-earth, telling it like it is, sense of humor, you weren’t afraid of telling p...
Two years ago we lost the best neighbor any one could ask for! We miss you every day. From all your family and friends in Sugarbush...
Akwesasne Roadside Clean Up Day Niawenkó:wa Akwesasró:non! Everyone give yourselves a pat on the back. Sonkwaiatí:son (Our Creator) is smiling on us, seeing his children picking up trash and taking care of Mother Earth. Who says Ahkwesáhsne has no community spirit? We really proved we have it on Saturday, April 28th. We had dedicated and caring community members that participated on such a cold day. The Roadside Cleanup event may be over, but let’s not forget our responsibility to keeping Mother Earth clean. If we all do our duty, then somed...
One of the more remarkable things about Mohawk culture and its teachings are the set of teachings referred to as prophecies. From the formation of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy to the present time there have been those who possess the ability to see beyond their time and witness events, which, if correct, will affect not only the Mohawks but all of humanity. That we are in a time of profound social and technological change is certain. That our current resource-exploitative lifestyles are affecting the planet in dramatic ways is also beyond...
Letter to the Editor, Article on Kateri Tekakwitha (Vol. 30#15 April 12, 2012) It is mentioned that she developed new skills as a healer/seer for her village as a result of her past sickness. If she was a healer, the Jesuits would have probably ran away from her suspecting some form of sorcery or witchcraft. As a seer, only at her death bed that she knew when she was going to die. Nowhere in the writings of the Jesuits do we run across these “gifts”. I have also read more than 10 books on Kat...
Gathering of Condolence, Strength and Peace at Cass Lake, Minnesota June 18-24, 2012 “We have gifts and knowledge to share with the world, but we can’t do this if we have not been healed of our anger from the stories of grief told to us by our ancestors. That healing will be the purpose of the gathering of condolence.” - from the late Jake Swamp who began this project in 2009 Akwesasne group attending the gathering have been fundraising and the following are activities and dates to remember. Minnesota500 tickets are being sold on a weekl...
All persons having claims against the estate of: IAN ALLAN SEYMOUR of the Akwesasne Indian Reserve who died April 23, 2011 are notified to send full particulars of their claim to the undersigned on or before June 11, 2012 after which date the estate will be distributed with regard only to claims then received. Dated this 16th day of April, 2012. Joy Roundpoint Executor Administrator(s) 60 Seymour Rd., Akwesasne Ph-613-932-8030...
On Saturday, April 28th, teams from all over Akwesasne, and some from outside Akwesasne competed to see who could pick up the most trash in the Annual Akwesasne Roadside Clean Up Day. It was a beautiful day for the event, and teams were not deterred even by the cold wind. A total of 14 teams signed up for the event with collected trash bags totaling 932. The total weight for the trash collected was not known as of Monday evening. There were all different size teams, and door prizes were offered...
The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department’s annual banquet was held last Saturday night. Jason McDonald was MC of the event. Several past fire chiefs and fire chiefs from neighboring Franklin county towns were in attendance. SRMT Chief Ron Lafrance said a few words, thanking the fire fighters for their service and announcing that the loan will be backed for a brand new ladder truck. MCA Chief Billy Sunday also thanked the firefighters and spoke of purchasing an Engine 9 for Cornwall. A...
AKWESASNE MOHAWK TERRITORY – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Commission and the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service have learned that the Governor General of Canada awarded the Medal of Bravery to Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service Cst. Michael Biron. The award was bestowed during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario on Friday, April 20, 2012. The nomination of Cst. Biron for the Medal of Bravery was made without the knowledge or involvement of the Mohawk Council, the Police Commission or the Mohawk Police S...
On Monday Steve Cross, a Kahnawake Native, made history when he fastened the bolt that turned One World Trade Center, located in lower Manhattan, into the tallest skyscraper in New York City. The 36-year-old ironworker was mere feet from a group of reporters gathered to document the moment the building’s height would overtake the Empire State Building. Cross is a one of a long line of Mohawk ironworkers who have built the towers that make up New York City’s Skyline. Cross’ father, grandfather, and two great grandfathers all were ironw...
Petit Larceny - Timothy W. Jacobs, 18 of Hogansburg was charged by Massena based state police with petit larceny. The incident occurred at Hannaford’s in Massena on Friday at 6:09 pm. Suspended Registration – George E. Tarbell, 32 of 760 Drum St., Akwesasne was charged with operation of a vehicle with no insurance and operation of a vehicle with a suspended registration. Massena village police stopped him on West Orvis Street on Sunday at 2:31am. (Nation Township, Ontario) – On May 1st, 2012, members of the OPP assigned to Project Parad...
Three Positions Open for Nomination Akwesasne Territory – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe will hold its annual caucus on Saturday May 5, 2012. Three positions will be open: one for Tribal Chief, one for Tribal Sub-Chief and one for Tribal Clerk. As a reminder, nominators must be an eligible voters and an eligible voter must: 1) be at least eighteen (18) years of age, 2) be an enrolled member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 3) reside in the United States or in the U.S. portion of Akwesasne for at least six months immediately prior to the e...
Grade 4 PRINCIPAL’S LIST Timmy Cook Shannon Cree Chantel Delormier Ian French Rylie Gray Katelin Griffin Adam Hubbard Dixee Mitchell Olivia Moulton Shannon Ryan Sarah Tremblay Grade 4 HONOR ROLL Tiarra Anderson Carter Benedict Reese Conners Sarah Cook Delanie Deshane Logan Foster Rylee Garrow Matt Harvey Avery Kuhn Ethan Leduc Kora Lindley Madison Premo Erika Reardon Justice Rockhill Cady Wells Grade 5 PRINCIPAL’S LIST Shayline Herne Elijah Jacobs David Laughing Emma Mitchell Natasha Mitchell Darren Reardon Grade 5 HONOR ROLL Dylan Beam Ari...
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, te...
On Thursday, anthropologist and author Neal B. Keating visited the Akwesasne Museum. Keating is the author of the recently released book Iroquois Art, Power, and History, which deals with Keating’s hypothesis about the role of art in native culture. I had the privilege of viewing the presentation he had prepared to accompany his book presentation to the Akwesasne Library. It contained some incredible examples of aboriginal art from the pre-Columbian era, which Keating termed the period of a...
The NAC is presenting King Lear featuring an all-aboriginal cast from May 8-26. Though the plot remains the same, the language and setting were modernized by being brought to the late 1700’s and set in the Ottawa area. This rendition of Shakespeare’s play will be more meaningful to aboriginal peoples. Rehearsals are open to the public. King Lear PWYC: Tuesday, May 8 Previews: Wednesday, May 9 and Thursday, May 10 Opening: Friday, May 11 Hinterview: Saturday, May 12 at 1 p.m. in the NAC Pan...
The following is a fictional account based on the actual events that took place in Akwesasne on May 1, 1899, written from the perspective of Sarah Fire, the daughter of Saiowisakeron. Not a great deal was recorded about Sarah. This fictionalized account of her experiences of May 1, 1899 was written by Ms. Tobi Mitchell. Monday, May 1, 1899 started out as any other day for me, but little did I know that not long into that day my father would be murdered before my eyes. My name is Sarah, I am...
Everyone knows pesticides are bad for the environment in some way. If there isn’t a direct impact on a non targeted insect or creature, there is almost certainly going to be an impact on the food chain if taken too far. The problem anyone with a garden can readily tell you is that pests can destroy much of your garden, without providing any alternative benefit. So what is an effective way to combat garden pests and minimize any external impact on plants or animals outside your garden? Well, y...
