A Voice from the Eastern Door
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•• The Haudenosaunee people are represented at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Rights by the Haudenosaunee leadership and technicians. These same representatives attend and fully participate in the North American Indigenous People’s Caucus. As a participant the Haudenosaunee’s thoughts, ideas and recommendations are incorporated into the documents developed for presentation at the Permanent Forums of the United Nations and other international forums in the world. An issue of the utmost importance to Indigenous Peoples Caucus...
THE AKWESASNE WOLF BELT: The Land and the People are One Akwesasronen have a very special relationship with the Land and Territory that they call home. Notice of their ownership is conveyed through the Ohkwaho Kaionwi ne Akwesasne, also known as the Ohkwaho:ionwi ne Akwesasne (Akwesasne Wolf Belt). It records the Community Charter created by the Mohawks who formed the Akwesasne Community, within the Traditional Kahniakehaka Territory at Akwesasne. When the Kahniakehaka People at Akwesasne felt that they were safe enough to use this part of...
Everyone is concerned with the environment and how one maintains a green environment. You want yourself and your family to live in a toxin free environment. It sounds like monumental tasks and to be honest, it is unless everyone begins to work at green environment together. One person, then two, three and etc. add up and soon your neighborhood, then community is doing their part to help everyone. Some easy steps for you to try and pass on to your family and friends. Love that scent: If you love the scented candles available almost everywhere...
This week the reader will learn some points about two ends of the spectrum in today’s weather. Also realize that you may need both items in today’s world at the same time. What is this about – an iron and a dehumidifier. Yes, some people still iron their clothes and yes, there have been some high humidity days (muggy) that may call for a dehumidifier in your downstairs. Read on and find the brand that suits your household needs. Irons: A1 Kenmore: this is a best buy with an extra long cord, a digital display and a stainless sole plate. A2 Singe...
There are many different ways Akwesasronon impact the community, helping to make it a better place. The acts of our people do not have to be monumental; it is the little things that truly pull a community together. This weeks’ elder that Indian Time had the privilege of visiting was surprised when we turned up on her doorstep. Last week we highlighted an elder who had dinner with President Obama, this weeks’ elder prepares dinner every night for her grandchildren who she has taken into her hom...
The Salmon River Central School Sources of Strength Program stopped in to visit Indian Time as they waited to record a series of public service announcements that will be aired on CKON. Back Row L-R: Nolan Cooke, Sabrina Bink, Faith Francis. Front Row L-R: John Bonaparte, Tanner Beaudin....
The Salmon River Central School student athletes of the months for December, January, February and March were selected by their coaches. Each month a male and female student is chosen and photographed with a Hall of Fame committee member. These pictures are posted at the Akwesasne Jreck Subs for the community to view. Congratulations to each student athlete and good luck for the remainder of your high school careers at Salmon River. First, we celebrate Storm Adams, who has played for Coach Tim...
Akwesasne Soaring Eagles volleyball club is now an inaugural member of the Ontario Volleyball Association Beach Volleyball tournament circuit with five teams competing in 12U - 13U - 14U - 16U & 17U. The girls are consider high performance beach and will be competing June-August 2011 ending their season with Provincials August 6th. They will also qualify for Nationals after competing at provincials. For the 12U team Tianna Back and Bailey Thomas competed at the Ashbridges Bay Beach OVA tournamen...
This weekend the Akwesasne Storm Lax Teams participated in the Cornwall Celtics Lacrosse Tournament. From Paper Weight thru Bantam, all teams did an excellent job this weekend. Peewee Storm started their tournament of Friday playing against Kahnawake beating them 5-3. Scoring was Nonkon Thompson with 2, Konnor Sunday with 2, and Cole Allen with a single, and one assist by Nawen Mitchell. Game #2 was against Gloucester beating them 9-3. Scoring was Kyran Sunday with 3 goals, Nonkon Thompson with...
A snapshot of the 2011 World Indoor Lacrosse Championships...
“I’m hoping to learn the basics of communicating with my dog, I don’t want my dog to be neglected,” said Monica Peters, an Akwesasne resident who will begin basic obedience training with her 3-year-old Akita/German Shepherd mix Niiohontesha. “When people decide that they want to attend dog training class it allows for their dog to be better integrated into the family.” The class in question is being organized by local dog trainer Andrea Dugan, who has over 25-years of experience training in...
The unofficial results are in and Ronald Lafrance Jr. pulled ahead in the race to represent the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal electoral as the next Tribal Chief. A total of 786 votes were cast in the 2011 Tribal election with Lafrance garnering a majority of 392 votes with 380 votes the day of the election and 12 absentee ballots. Barbara Lazore received a total of 217 votes, 202 were made the day of the election with 15 absentee ballots. The final Tribal Chief Candidate was Cecil Garrow who received a total of 159 votes, 154 were cast the day of...
