A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On Thursday, May 26, Kana:takon School held a memorial tree planting for Kaweienon:ni Peters. Margaret Peters "Kaweienon:ni", Snipe Clan, dedicated her life to the education and continuity of the Mohawk Language within her community of Akwesasne. In her 30 years of teaching, she helped guide her community in retaining and relearning our Kanieńkehá:ka language. Throughout those 30 years she taught for AMBE, Akwesasne Freedom School, Queens University, SUNY Potsdam and several other institutions....
Salmon River's baseball team, girls lacrosse team and boys lacrosse team each won their Section X titles....
By Andy Gardner. Akwesasne honored fallen members of the military with its first Memorial Day parade since 2019. Hosted by American Legion Post 1479, the event drew several hundred spectators lining Route 37 between Mill Street and the post. Post Commander Mike Cook said he was happy with the turnout for marchers. About 50 members of veterans clubs marched or rode on floats. Also participating were the Legion's Ladies Auxiliary, the Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department and Akwesasne Bo...
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday announced 83 awards totaling $147 million for affordable housing and community development projects that primarily benefit people with low and moderate incomes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. “Every person deserves a fair shot to get ahead—one that includes access to safe, affordable housing and a vibrant community,” said Secretary Marcia L. Fudge. “That is why we are pleased to make over 80 awards to American Indian and Alaska Native co...
Akwesasne: Joseph J. "Jimmy" Mitchell "Aronhiatekha" ,75, of Akwesasne, better known as Bubba, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Cornwall Community Hospital. Jimmy was born September 3, 1946 on Kawehnoke, the son of the late John and Evelyn (Thompson) Mitchell. He attended school on Kawehnoke and later married Diana Sawatis on May 28, 1988 at St. Regis Catholic Church. He was an Ironworker for Local #711 of Montreal for many years. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and was in many bowling and poo...
THOMPSON, Ronald A. "Ronnie Red" – Passed away at the Ottawa General Hospital, on Friday May 27, 2022. Ronald Alexander Thompson was born in Akwesasne on April 2, 1953. Beloved husband of 48 years to Debbera Thompson (Jacobs). Loving father of Sadie Thompson (Tommy), Sarah Peters (Scott) and Adam Thompson (Crystal). Cherished grandfather of Kristie (Drake), Chase (Austin), Mitchell, Ronnie, Benjamin, Katana, Isabella, Oliver, Monroe, Gray, Gunnar and Story and great grandfather of one on the w...
In last week's issue of Indian Time, we inadvertently omitted Hawi Francis as a graduating senior on the Salmon River Varsity Lacrosse team. Please accept our sincere apologies....
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is issuing the following statement in regard to the passage of the Coalition Avenir Quebec’s (CAQ) Bill 96 - An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec, by the Quebec National Assembly on Tuesday. The MCK is not taken by surprise by the widespread support that was given by the CAQ to Bill 96 yesterday in the National Assembly. Quebec has, once again, made decisions that are willfully misinformed and ignorant and of which failed to appropriately consult or meaningfully consider th...
Continued from last week. Some very early documents indicate that the visitors would come along the path, singing their songs of peace, and carrying their pipe with them. Later councils, too, could begin with the arrival of the guests, singing songs of peace and condolence. This makes sense. You would want to warn people that you were coming, and a song is a powerful way to do so. It broadcasts your peaceful intentions (because stealing silently up to the village could easily be misinterpreted). Where the messengers are single runners, they wou...
1. Onhwentsiakwé:kon A'nó:wara Awenhnísera Onerahtókha 23, 2022. World Turtle Day was May 23, 2022 2. A'nó:wara tsi iohnhonwá:taien tánon kaná:wakon kontinákere Turtles live in ponds and swamps 3. Ao'nó:wakon kaià:ti ne a'nó:wara tánon é:so tsi iohní:ron Turtles have a body with a very hard shell 4. Aona'watsísta tenkà:ri'ne tóka shí:ken kà:sere eniókwahte Its shell can be broken if the turtle is hit by a car 5. Ohén:ton tsi enwatkenhnhò:kten ne kakwitè:ne In the late spring 6. O'nhéhkien a'...
Moapa River Indian Reservation, Nev – Between May 6 and 12, 2022, the Bureau of Indian Affairs Division of Drug Enforcement, the Moapa River Indian Reservation Police Department, Nevada State Police, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Henderson Police Department, and other federal agencies conducted a criminal interdiction operation within the Moapa River Indian Reservation that resulted in the seizure of millions of dollars’ worth of illegal narcotics. “Federal, Tribal, state, and local law enforcement agencies collaborated to form...
Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer for many New Yorkers, and with it, the start of the grilling season. As New Yorkers get ready to fire up their grills this Memorial Day weekend, the New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) reminds consumers to consider some important safety tips for safe summer barbecues. “As we are looking to have fun with family and friends, it is important to keep in mind some safety tips that can make our summer activities more enjoyable,” said Secretary of State Robert J. Rodriguez. “This Memor...
The Dedication of Plattsburgh’s Haudenosaunee (Mohawk) Creation Story Sculptures will be held on Saturday, June 11 from 11 AM to 1 PM. The sculpture group includes the Turtle with its 13 shell tiles, and statues of Sky Woman and The Three Sisters. The traditional symbols on the pieces were co-created by Natasha Smoke Santiago and Emily Kasennisaks (“Looking for a Name”) Stacey, both Mohawk woman of the Turtle Clan. Ms. Stacey is a local presenter and educator for Mohawk people and non-natives. The clay sculptures were made by Ms. Santi...
May 27, 2022 – Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) met on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Some of the items discussed in the public session are as follows. Board Action Plan for Indigenous Education Executive Superintendent of Innovation and Student Achievement Eric Hardie, along with Kelty Grant, K-12 System Principal for Indigenous Education, presented to Trustees the district’s Board Action Plan for Indigenous Education. To address a lower-than-average student success factors for Indigenous students, the UCDSB offers sev...
Akwekon Tekwanonweratens! Akwesasne Rontatewení:io Ronteweiénstha, Rotiío'te tánon ne Kahwá:tsire iakwakwé:kon tekwanonhwará:tons. Wahskwanónhsani tsi sewanonhsó:ton tsi nikarí:wes shatikwatákwas ne tsi ionteweienhstáhkwa iokwanónhsote. Niawenhkó:wa! On behalf of the Akwesasne Freedom School students, staff and families we want to extend our sincere gratitude to the Mohawk Nation Longhouse and the Kaianerkó:wa Kanonsesne for allowing our students and staff use of the longhouses and cookhouses...
The Visitors Centre building at Cooper Marsh Conservation Area will once again be welcoming guests visiting the popular nature spot in South Glengarry. The Centre is set to open on June 1, 2022, after being closed for over two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and various upgrades and renovations. Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) staff will now be greeting visitors at the Centre seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. "Since its construction in 1991, the Cooper Marsh Visitors...
NEW YORK – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $795,550,066.00 in funding to 71 public housing authorities (PHAs) in New York to make capital investments in their public housing properties. This funding is part of $3.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Fund Program Awards to 2,813 PHAs in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. View a complete list of all the communities that received funding. “It is essential for public housing authorities to preserve existing aff...
By Kaniehtonkie. Four years ago, a local resident was summoned to court to defend the ownership of her land between herself and her neighbors. She was summoned to appear at the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council Court. Two years ago, a local resident embarked on the same journey, trying to resolve the ownership of his highly prized show dogs. He went through the proper route of going through the local tribal court system as well. Two very different cases reaching the same outcome and very similar challenges along the way. Alicia Cook, made three...
I am voting for Beverly Cook. Here’s why: Beverly is my cousin. Her special talent is her deep capacity to care for the people, to truly love and engage in clear thinking for our Mohawk people and beloved community. Beverly is a long-time fighter for our people’s rights and is a mountain of knowledge. Beverly’s leadership power comes from within: strong heart, strong mind, strong experience. We need her ability to clearly see right from wrong, and her capacity to treat all people respectfully, graciously, and compassionately. I love our ancient...
OTTAWA, ON – The Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations, the Honorable Marc Miller; the Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honorable Patty Hajdu; and the Minister of Northern Affairs, the Honorable Daniel Vandal, issued the following statement today: "One year ago today, Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation shared with the world the tragic finding of unmarked burials around the former Kamloops Residential School. The news remains as overwhelming today as when it was first shared. Over the past...
SLC Arts invites students ages 13 to 19 to join our first Teen Summer Arts Camp. All experience levels are welcome. This program is made possible with funds from the St. Lawrence County Youth Bureau. Students may sign up for each week individually but are welcome to sign up for multiple weeks. Session 1 (July 11 – 15, 2022): Creative Writing - Students will learn about different forms of creative writing, have an opportunity to write, practice poetry and short story writing and literary performance, and perform a reading of a new piece of p...
Cornwall, ON – This week, the St. Lawrence College Mobile Skills Training Labs are on site at St. Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS) where students are experiencing real-world learning in the skilled trades using power tools, building circuits, and learning how to challenge and fuel their bodies in new and healthy ways. These hands-on activities are part of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Specialist High Skills Major Program and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program initiative to...
The Tewaaraton Foundation has announced the recipients of the 16th annual Tewaaraton Native American Scholarships, presented by USA Lacrosse. Awarded to male and female students each year, the scholarship honors high school students of Haudenosaunee heritage who exemplify high character, leadership, and academics both on and off the lacrosse field. Applicants are asked to submit an essay describing what the sport of lacrosse means to them as Native American student-athletes and members of their...
Cornwall – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is pleased to announce that the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre (SHDVC) has reopened its doors to the public beginning Wednesday, June 1, for the 2022 summer tourist season. Located at 2500B Second St. West, on the banks of the St. Lawrence River in Cornwall, Ontario, OPG's visitor center showcases the rich history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project as well as the communities and people affected. The center also features exciting and i...
