A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Tribal Clerk: 1. Corleen Jackson Jacco, nominated by Kaylee Jacco and seconded by Shaylan Jacco 2. Betty Roundpoint, nominated by Roy Tarbell and seconded by Alexander Roundpoint 3. Vicki Herne, nominated by Azia Hart and seconded by Renee Hart Tribal Sub-Chief: 1. Margaret Ransom, nominated by Lacey Herne and seconded by Frances Jacobs-Felix 2. Ruth Herne Bell, nominated by Lois Thomas and seconded by Wanda Fuller 3. Cheryl Jacobs, nominated by Leona Francis and seconded by Terry Garrow 4. Randi Barreiro, nominated by David White and seconded...
The culmination of six years of work came to fruition on Thursday, April 30, 2015 with the presentation and unveiling of the "Sharing Through the Generations" murals at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. This project is part of the Cultural Development Agreement between Quebec and the Mohawks of Akwesasne, partners of the agreement is the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA), the Ministry of Culture and Communication (MCC), the Regional Conference of élusVallée-du-Haut-Saint-Laurent (CRE), and the S...
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Wampum Visions, an exhibit currently on display at The Native North American Traveling College held its opening night on April 29, 2015. The Wampum Visions exhibit demonstrates the importance of wampum to the Haudenosaunee. In its simplest form, wampum are beads made from various purple and white mollusk shells, usually referred to as the quahog shell that is found on the coastal waters of northeastern Untied States. All belts in the exhibit are replicas, except two belts made of real quahog...
We are sending special recognition for the accomplishments to all nurses in and from our community. We recognize all the efforts that you all put forth to make a difference in the lives of so many in need of medical attention. Each of you in your own way has helped people get through their most difficult times and have also helped to uplift them emotionally and physically. When you are a nurse, you know that everyday you will touch a life, or a life will touch yours. Kawennahawi Nelson Fox is an...
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LEAF, Donald Joseph "TEHORONIATHE"- passed away at the Cornwall Community Hospital, McConnell Site, on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Donald was born on Cornwall Island on March 11, 1940, into the Wolf Clan. Dear father of Myrna Leaf-Roy (Steve Roy) of Cornwall, and Don Jr., grandfather of several grandchildren. Donald is survived by his God Daughter Mary Hopkins of Saranac Lake NY and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Donald is predeceased by his parents the late Joseph Point and the late Mary Ann "War...
A memorial service for Jesse Sherwood will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Bombay United Methodist Church. Visiting Hours are from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The service will start at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments to follow. Jesse passed away on March 4, 2015 at his home in Bombay. Many people will remember Jesse for his work in education. He was a teacher at Bombay High School and a Guidance Counselor and Principal of Salmon River High School. You may call the Tribe’s Office for the Aging Seniors Center at (518) 358-2963 for additional i...
The Native North American Traveling College is having a Tewa’a:raton Festival at the Anowara’ko:wa Arena on Friday, May 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 16th from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Free Parking and Admission Medicine game re-enactment, Lacrosse tournament and clinics, cultural presentations, wooden lacrosse stick making demonstration and gut wall repair, memorabilia, vendors and food....
On Friday, April 24, 2015 the St. Regis Recreation Center held a variety of wellness displays. Vendors gathered to show their wares, homemade products, therapy systems and growing systems. Showcasing their products were; Handmade Creations by Katy Tarbell, 2445 Organics by Tiffany Cook and Natural Skincare Navigator by Ginnie O'Brien....
Students that had put in two years of hard work were recognized last week and those who supported them were honored as well. Iohahi:io Adult Education Social Services and Business programs held their closing ceremonies last week. Master of Ceremonies Margaret Lafrance, Acting Program Manager, explained this was not an official graduation event, as that will be held in June at the St. Lawrence College campus in Cornwall. But it was to recognize students and families who worked together to get...
By Connie Gerow, 4-H Tribal Mentoring Site Coordinator While working on a 4-H project, I indicated to the sixty plus 4-H Mentees in the 4-H Tribal Mentoring program at Salmon River Central Middle School and the 5th graders at Salmon River and St. Regis Mohawk School, "If you hit your finger instead of the nail; say I love science". For the past several weeks, the 4-H youth have been participating in a "learn by doing" project of making either a simple bluebird house or a box planter. "4-H Learn...
Ernie Gambill has spent the last 25 years in the automotive industry working for large auto dealers in their garages. After all this Gambill felt it was time to take his experience and start his own business and make his own way. On May 1, 2015, Gambill opened the garage doors to "Island Automotive", which is located at 7 Skidders Road, Kawehnoke. Fitted with the latest automotive technology to handle everything from a new full sized truck to a small sports car they specialize in wheel...
Submitted by Holly Pyke Syracuse, NY - On May 2, 2015, Syracuse University held the 12th Annual Indigenous Graduation Reception at the Syracuse University Skybarn Building, in Syracuse NY. This event was held by the Syracuse University Office of Multicultural Affairs. It is a celebration of the hard work and dedication to study that all the Indigenous students at SU have. It is an acknowledgement of the "Promise Scholarship" which enables members of qualified tribes and bands the ability to...
Submitted by Sue Herne On April 25th, Eric Marczak provided a flute class free of charge to any interested Akwesasronon. The class was held at the Akwesasne Museum from 1:00 to 5:00pm. Five students were given a short lesson on the history of flutes, Marczak's experience in being gifted with knowledge from many cultures, and his journey to share what he has learned. He is a member of the Tall Pine Flute Circle, the Northeastern Woodworkers Association and the World Flute Society. His wife is of...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Blotter as of 4/24/2015 Uninspected motor vehicle: On April 24, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police ticketed Jason J. White, 31, of Brushton. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. Aggravated unlicensed operation: On April 25, Tribal Police ticketed Jolene A. Garrow, 23, of Hogansburg. Ticket is returnable to Bombay Town Court on May 12. Speeding: On April 25, Tribal Police ticketed Louie J. Jackson, 18, of Akwesasne, N.Y. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on May 18. On April 25, Tribal Police ticketed...
The A’nowara’ko:wa Arena staff and the Akwesasne Lacrosse Hall of Fame will be creating a Lacrosse Memorabilia Showcase for the Akwesasne Tewa’a:rathon Festival taking place on May 15-16, 2015. This showcase will be displayed at the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena. The organizers are asking community members to assist by lending lacrosse pictures, souvenirs, old jerseys, and old lacrosse sticks to display in the Tewa’a:rathon Festival Lacrosse Memorabilia Showcase. If you have any items to lend, please contact the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena at 613-936-1583 be...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Board of Education (AMBE) will be hosting a public event to collect and recycle unwanted computers, TVs and other electronics. Where: AMBE Administration Office on Kawehno:ke Date: Onerahtohko:wa/May 11-15, 2015 Time: 8am to 4pm This will mark the second year that AMBE has participated in the event in cooperation with the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES). OES makes it easier to safely recycle electronic waste and keep it out of landfills....
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US, and each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. Skin cancer can affect anyone, regardless of skin color, gender or age. In fact, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in the course of a lifetime. These facts may be alarming, but because skin cancer is mainly a behavioral disease, it is highly preventable. Follow The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Prevention Guidelines to stay sun-safe: •Seek the shade, esp...
Submitted by Wholistic Health and Wellness Continued from last week… How to help a grieving child: Allow your child, however young, to attend the funeral if he or she wants to. Convey your spiritual values about life and death, or pray with your child. Meet regularly as a family to find out how everyone is coping. Help children find ways to symbolize and memorialize the deceased person. Keep your child’s daily routine as normal as possible. Pay attention to the way a child plays; this can be one of a child’s primary ways of communicating. What...
Indian Time will be spotlighting all the college graduates in our June 25th issue. Send in your photo with graduation info. (name, hometown, college, degrees, parents, spouse/partner, children, awards/honors, future plans). Must be sent in by Thurs. June 18th at noon. Email to [email protected]. OR call 518-358-9531 or 613-575-2063 for more information....
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Submitted by Native North American Travelling College In the early years of the Haudenosaunee there was a dark era, a time when our ancestors fought amongst one another. Our ancestors had forgotten all of the Creator’s instructions on how to live here on Mother Earth. The Creator saw how the Onkwehonwe (the Original People) were treating each other and this was making him very upset. At this time the Creator sent a man being to be born with a specific set of instructions. Along with these instructions he gave him special abilities that were d...
By Jennifer Herne, LVT Continued from last week... 5. Maintaining a healthy weight. Just as humans are healthier by keeping weight off, animals also benefit from keeping a healthy weight. Unfortunately, it occurs easier and faster for our pets to put on additional weight. Overfeeding is the leading cause of obesity. And just like people, obesity in pets comes with health risks that include diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. Because pets need far fewer calories than most of us think -- as little as...
With the help of the Akwesasne and Fort Covington communities' donations, sixteen cats could be spayed/neutered this year so far, for a total of 283 since 2008. The CATS Spay/Neuter Program is offering a low-cost spay and neuter service for Akwesasne and Fort Covington cats and is planning on becoming a non-profit organization and needs board members to do so. Their next meeting is Wednesday, May 13th at 5:30 p.m. at the Akwesasne Housing Authority's Administration building. Anyone willing to...
