A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Chief Irving Powless Jr., Daha'tgatdohs, Beaver Clan Chief, 88 years old of the Onondaga Nation died Thursday. He was born in Syracuse, the son of Chief Irving Powless Sr. and Cecelia (Tarbell) Powless who were active members of the Onondaga Nation. A member of the Onondaga Nation Council, Chief Powless (Jr.), established an enduring legacy for his exceptional kindness and command of traditional law. He was an expert on Haudenosaunee and Onondaga treaties and shared his knowledge with ease and e...
Akwesasne's 1st Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting took place this past Friday December 1st. The event began at the Generations Park, with many businesses, associations and individuals participating by decorating a vehicle or float with beautiful lights and decorations. The parade began at approximately 6:30pm, with decorated vehicles and floats leaving Generations Park and headed west on State Route 37 towards the main Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Building. There was no shortage of spectators line...
President Donald Trump's move to shrink two large national monuments in Utah triggered another round of outrage among Native American leaders and activists who vow to fight in court to preserve protections for lands they consider sacred. Trump's announcement means it would reduce the 1.35-million acre Bears Ears National Monument to only 201,397 acres totaling an 85% reduction. President Barack Obama created Bears Ears National Monument in late 2016. Trump also said he would cut the 1.88-million...
(Akwesasne) At the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s final general meeting of the year, Grand Chief Abram Benedict presented an overview of the proposed “Alternative Reporting” concept proposed for Kawehnoke by Canadian customs officials. According to the plan, an automated inspection station will be constructed in the paved area close to where the Kawehnoke port of entry once stood. Akwesasne residents visiting or returning home to Kawehnoke will be able to use this alternative reporting method rather than proceeding across the next bridge to repo...
On Thursday November 30th, the Ànowaràkowa Arena hosted a little get-together open to the community. The main event was the big reveal of their brand new Ice Resurfacer, which took a lot of time and fundraising efforts to obtain. The Arena began with a fundraising goal of $96,000.00, and with the help of various businesses and associations, they were able to meet that quota. Some of the different businesses and associations that had a hand in helping the Arena to reach their goal was: D...
MASSENA – Mr. Frank J. McComber passed away Sunday morning, December 3, 2017 at Massena Memorial Hospital at the age of 95. Frank was born October 14, 1922 in Kahnawake, Quebec, the son of the late Angus and Mary Captaine McComber. On February 8, 1947, he married Marguerite Fetterly; she predeceased him on November 8, 1998. Frank was a WWII Veteran serving as a heavy machine gunner in Northern France, Rhineland and was in Normandy on D-Day. For his distinguished service, he received the World W... Full story
Lillian (née Sharrow) Delormier passed away peacefully on December 1, 2017 at the Ottawa General Hospital at 70 years of age. She was the beloved wife of Leo Delormier and loving mother of Wayne Delormier (Mary), Kelly David (Anthony), the late James Delormier (Chris) and chosen daughter Crystal Bay (John). Cherished grandmother of James Lawrence (Kayla), Kaylan (Curtis), Shawnna, Toni, Leo, Hannah, Chelsey, Jordan and chosen granddaughter Joslynn. Dear great-grandmother of Xander, James Jr. Isy... Full story
Sherri Marie Henry of Martintown, in her 50th year, passed away peacefully at the Cornwall Community Hospital-McConnell Site on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was the cherished wife of Derek Leishman and loving mother of Dakota Henry-Simpson. Dear sister of Tanya (nee Farnham) William Lazore, Kattie Nanticoke, Jamie Seymour and Charles Seymour. Sadly missed by nieces Marjorie Seymour, Gabriel Nanticoke and nephews Steven Seymour and Colton Seymour. Predeceased by parents Shirley Seymour and... Full story
Donna & Nelson Jock would like to say Niawen kowa to all who had surprised us with an on-line auction. Since neither one of us are on-line, we had no idea it was going on for two weeks. They raised enough to purchase a vehicle for us, since we did not have any. Nelson has to travel to the clinic and to Burlington and possibly have surgery. Words are not enough to express how grateful we are. There are many people who stopped us and were concerned about his condition. We would like to give a...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe has authorized an allotment of funds to provide heating assistance to tribal members who complete the 2018 application process. The vendor/dealer’s approval list shall be approved for January 02, 2018 to eligible households residing within the Tribe’s designated service area for the southern portion of Akwesasne. For tribal members to be eligible for the heating assistance they must: 1) Provide SRMT Tribal Identification Card 2) Reside within the SRMT jurisdiction or the designated 15-mile radius of th...
(December 4, 2017) The Akwesasne Holiday Helpers are holding their Annual Food Basket Drive this Friday, December 8th at the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department Station #1. Doors open at 6:00am where breakfast will be sold for $5 (pancakes, eggs, bacon, homefries, juice and coffee). The Mohawk Auction and Jail-n-Bail begins at 8:00am. Lunch will be starting at 11:00am with your choice of macaroni soup with a sandwich or corn soup with a fried bread for just $5. There will be entertainment and fun activities throughout the day. Plus,...
(Fort Covington, NY) — The “Believe Campaign” has kicked off once again in Salmon River CSD. From now until December 15, 2017, for every letter to Santa that is received Macy’s Department store will donate $1 to Make-a-Wish Foundation, up to a million dollars. Last year, Salmon River staff, students and community raised over $2,600. Participants can hand-write or type their letter and return it to the mailboxes at school, or to a teacher. Letters do not have to be in an envelope. All letters received in a stamped envelope addressed to “Santa, T...
Our sincere apologies go out to the Akwesasne Convenience Store Association members, Indian Time incorrectly stated in Vol. 35 #48, ACSA made a donated to the Holiday Helpers for the amount of $4000. The actual amount donated by the ACSA to the Holiday Helpers was in the amount of $10,000, as written on the large presentation check. Again our apologies and Niawen:kowa for your generosity to the community of Akwesasne....
Submitted by Heather Cook Tsi Snaihne School had their annual Cookie and Craft Night on November 29th. Nia:wen to the Parental and Family Involvement team for organizing a fantastic Cookie and Craft Night. Over 200 plates of spaghetti were served. Families came to enjoy the delicious spaghetti dinner served by Anita Mitchell and Margie Marquis and enjoy the Christmas cookie decorating and crafts, and some families just came to enjoy the Christmas activities in the gym. There were lots of fun c...
Running Strong is giving away fifty $10,000 grants over five years to jumpstart the dreams of American Indian youth. Over the past three years, we’ve given out grants to thirty incredible Native young people and witnessed their dreams come to life. Our first three classes have tackled projects around the themes of wellness, arts and culture, and education. Each one of our Dreamstarters has an amazing story, and we’re blown away by their success. We are currently accepting applications for our fourth class of Dreamstarters around the theme of sc...
Denver, Colo.—December 5, 2017–The American Indian College Fund Native scholars at Harvard Law School have what it takes to succeed. A law degree is the foundation to creating strong future leaders. Thanks to a gift of $1 million from an anonymous donor, the American Indian College Fund will award the first American Indian Law School Scholarship in the fall of the 2018-19 academic year. The scholarship covers all costs of attendance, including tuition for the three-year course of study at Harvard Law School, for one Native student. Eligible app...
The Spirit of Christmas event held at the Kawehno:ke Recreation was a huge success. The Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee would like to thank the community members and local businesses for donating to our cause. Everyone who came out and bought our tickets and especially the volunteers who helped in the concession, helped decorate and helped with the set up and clean up. The winners are listed below: 1. In Memory of Carson donated by Elaine, Gary & family (military toys) Winner: Wayne Baker 2. In Memory of Frank Delormier donated by Mindy and...
Thursday, December 7, 2017 St. Regis Recreation Centre 5PM – 8PM Thursday, December 14, 2017 Tsi Snaihne Recreation Centre 5PM – 8PM Thursday, December 21, 2017 Kawehno:ke Recreation Centre 5PM – 8PM * Free Meal * Photo with Santa * Good Company * Hosted and served by MCA Council Chiefs and graciously sponsored by MCA Department of Community and Social Services....
Fri. Dec. 8th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-by appt. Dr. Saylor 9:00-12:00-minor emergency walk-in 2:00-4:00-by appt. Dr. Martineau-Rheault 8:30-11:30-walk-in Mon. Dec. 11th Dr. Horn 9:00-11:30-minor emergency walk-in Tues. Dec. 12th Dr. Horn @ Tsiionkwanonhso:te 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-in Dr. Letourneau 9:00-11:30-Minor Emergency Walk-in Wed. Dec. 13th Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha Well Women’s Clinic 9:15-2:30-by appt. Thurs. Dec. 14th Dr. Horn @ Iakhihsohtha 9:30-11:30-by appt. 1:30-2:30-by appt. Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-Referral/Follow-up-by appt. P...
Fri. Dec. 8th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-by appt. 1:00-3:30-walk-in Dr. Levac 9:00-3:30-by referral Mon. Dec. 11th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:30-5:00-by appt. Tues. Dec. 12th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-11:30-walk-in 1:00-3:30-by appt. Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-12:00-same day appt. 1:00-3:00-by appt. Dr. Horn @ Tsiionkwanonhso:te 9:00-3:00-walk-in Wed. Dec. 13th Dr. Torres 9:00-3:00-by referral Lannie Mitchell, NP 8:00-12:00-by appt. 1:00-5:00-same day appt. Thurs. Dec. 14th Janet Brant, NP 8:30-3:30-by...
Submitted by Lynda Brown Michelle Kennedy, Aboriginal Community Engagement Coordinator from Queen's University/Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, will be working with students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 at Tsi Snaihne School to teach Science and Mathematics with robotics throughout the school year. The grade six class enjoyed using the robots to graph on the floor. The students plotted data to see how changing the scale on a graph changes the appearance. Students then programmed...
Kim is begging for war as he is confident "China" will come to Nor-Kor's rescue, just like in 1951. Putin keeps choking on his vodka – from laughing at the Idiot he sponsored into office....
Lora Lee LaFrance of the Office for the Aging gave a presentation on winter services. James Ransom gave an update on SRMT Elders Benefit Working Group, saying their work is completed and will be presented at a public meeting on January 10th of next year. Tsiorasa Barreiro announced that the deadline for comments on the SRMT 2018 budget has expired, and there have been no comments from the community. After being questioned about it by a community member, the SRMT announced that the General Manager of the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino and Resort has...
Submitted By John Kahionhes Fadden This story was gathered by Ray Fadden years ago, and in turn he published it in pamphlet form. Then, during the mid-seventies, it was reprinted in a booklet by Akwesasne Notes entitled, "Tales of the Iroquois." It is retold here, and it should be known that there are other stories regarding the origin and use of tobacco. A long time ago there was a settlement of Iroquois people living along a river in what is now known as the state of Ohio. The name Ohio,...
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