A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On June 1, 2021, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was conducting traffic enforcement duties in the District of Kawehno:ke (Cornwall Island). At approximately 12:40AM, a vehicle was observed traveling on Island Road with an unsecure load of construction materials. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, a 24-year-old, non-local male from Cornwall was removed from the vehicle and arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant. The passenger, a 30-year-old female from Akwesasne, was found in possession of fentanyl patches and a large amount...
A group of 'running' educators are on a mission to better understand the horrific residential school experience and to build better relations between Akwesasne and the Cornwall area. The runners have been running for ten days in a row – running 21.5 miles each day – one kilometer for each child of the 215 children found buried at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in B.C. On Wednesday, June 9, 2021 the runners from the Cornwall area were welcomed by Akwesasne Mohawk School students and com...
AKWESASNE – Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services reports that 6,780 total vaccinations have been administered as of June 7th. This includes 3,564 Primes, or first doses, provided to individuals of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccines. Additionally; 3,216 Boosters; or second doses, have been given to individuals who are now fully vaccinated. We extend them our appreciation for doing their part to keep us all healthy and safe. Health Services reports that the vaccination rate under the Tribe's j...
The Akwesasne Harbour Development Corporation (AHDC) and Cornwall Harbour Development Corporation (CHDC), co-owners, are pleased to announce that the Port Lands project is now moving into its first public engagement phase. On Monday June 7th, 2021, beginning at 10am through www.theportlands.org members of the public will be able to participate in the first phase of engagement to help shape the future use of the lands. This website will host a short survey, a board to post ideas, and a discussion forum to engage with other community members on w...
On Tuesday, June 8th, the Thompson Island Cultural Camp launched their new water taxi in the water with the help of Department of Infrastructure, Housing and Environment crew David Papineau, John Jacobs and Craig Delormier. Clint Martin and Leb Thomas Fiber-To-The-Home crew assisted with traffic control with an escort from the Akwesasne Mohawk Police. Fred Thompson from the Arena assisted in the move. Norman Peters and Mike Buckshot from Thompson Island Cultural Camp and Fred White fabricated...
On the First Sunday of Easter, April 24, 1949, Sister Mary Christine Taylor knelt before the altar at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of St. Joseph (SSJ) in Watertown to be consecrated to God as a religious Sister of St. Joseph. The Most Reverend Bryan J. McEntegart, Fifth Bishop of Ogdensburg, received her into the Congregation. For over 65 years, Sister Mary Christine has worked as one of the Church's most visible and accessible 'sisters' in Akwesasne. As academic dean of Mater Dei College,...
AKWESASNE – Joellene M. Adams, 76, River Road, Tsi Snaihne, passed away Wednesday morning, June 2, 2021 at Cornwall Community Hospital after a lengthy illness. Joellene was born on April 10, 1945 at home in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Mary Mitchell and Louis LaFrance, Sr. She attended Chenail School, graduated from St. Lawrence High School and attended St. Lawrence College. On September 15, 1962, she married the love of her life, Roy Adams ,at St. Regis Catholic Church. Joellene w...
AKWESASNE - Jacob Louis Cook, Jr. Akwiréntha, 66, of Wade LaFrance Memorial Road, in Snye, passed on May 31, 2021 peacefully in the arms of his wife, Donna, and supported in prayer by his mother-in law, Rita Oakes Arbour. Jake was born on November 11, 1954 in Massena New York, son of the late Jake and Fran (Leaf) Cook of Akwesasne. On October 20, 2020, he married Donna Arbour in Massena. Jake graduated from Massena High School, where he played on the hockey team. He later became a certified...
By Mahlon Smoke Gardening is an integral part of the community, it's where people can learn to grow their own foods, to learn the importance of gardening, and even understand the traditional methods of growing the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash). While gardening is popular with lots of young families and individuals who wish to grow their own foods, many find getting into gardening difficult or intimidating at first glance. It was for this reason that Chantelle Beeson started the 'Grow...
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe 2021 Tribal Election...
Letter to the Editor Eric Thompson is in violation of the Ethics Ordinance, Tribal Procedures Act and the 2019 Good Standing Policy. All referred to documents can be readily obtained from the Tribal Clerk’s Office. Family cannot benefit while being in office, ask yourself, do you consider “Uncle” as family. If so then Eric is in violation of these ordinances. Elected Official fees are to be brought before the members for a vote. TCR-2020-58 to approve remuneration to former Tribal Chiefs for previously unpaid official fees for certain perio...
Dear Indian Time, I am writing to inform the community of my observations: The surrounding areas are lifting the mandatory restrictions for the Covid 19 virus. They have recognized with vaccines available to the public and the large amount of data on the Covid 19 virus, it has been able to be managed well enough to lift and update old restrictions. I do think that our local governments have handled the Covid 19 virus in an impressive highly attentive manner thus creating a safe community environment throughout 2020. I thank them. At this time,...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is reminding community members and guests that masks must still be worn where they are required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulation. In recognizing the efforts of the community in obtaining their vaccinations, in combination with the recent low COVID-19 cases, the EOC is making changes to the Mask Requirements in the following areas: Outdoor Mask Requirement Individuals who are fully vaccinated are not required to wear a mask out...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Emergency Operations Center is continuing to report no new cases, no active cases, and no individuals in quarantine under the Tribe’s jurisdiction. Once more, we extend a huge appreciation to the Akwesasne community for following all the protective measures that remain in place. No reported cases is an indication that what you are doing is working, so please wear a mask in public indoor spaces, practice social distancing, and wash hand often. COVID-19 WALK-IN VACCINE CLINICS An Open Walk-In Vacci...
Carentan, France. In a small Normandy town where paratroopers landed in the early hours of D-Day, applause broke the silence to honor Charles Shay Penobscot Nation. Shay was the only veteran attending a ceremony in commemorating the 77th anniversary of the assault that helped bring an end to World War II. This year’s D-Day commemorations, as well as last year’s ceremonies took place under COVID travel restrictions that prevented veterans or families of fallen soldiers from the U.S., Britain and other allied countries from making the trip to Fra...
Thunder Bay, ON – The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) acknowledges and honors the thousands of Indigenous women and girls taken from us by violence, as well as the children, families, friends, and loved ones of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). This week we continue to witness the tragedies of colonization from Residential Schools, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to the Inquiry of Joyce Eshaquan. We acknowledge all residential school survivors. The collective loss of the 215 children at the Kam...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Compliance and Environmental Programs are reminding individuals not to illegally dump garbage in the districts of Akwesasne. The Akwesasne Compliance Department, Environment Program, and Environmental Health Office have located various dump sites throughout the community. These sites contain waste, chemicals, and non-biodegradable materials that have serious impacts on wildlife and habitat. Illegal dumping of waste imposes severe adverse effects on wildlife. Animals may be contaminated by harmful bacteria c...
AKWESASNE – The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council announced that registration is now open for the June 2021 Tribal Monthly Meeting. The registration process allows for verification of tribal enrollment, as monthly tribal meetings are intended for membership only. The next tribal meeting is being chaired by Tribal Chief Beverly Cook and will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Tribal members who wish to attend are advised to complete registration BEFORE 4:00 p.m. on June 11th to ensure you do not experience a delay in j...
Continued from last week Clans and Consanguinity 42. Along the Five Nations and their posterity there shall be the following original clans: Great Name Bearer, Ancient Name Bearer, Great Bear, Ancient Bear, Turtle, Painted Turtle, Standing Rock, Large Plover, Deer, Pigeon Hawk, Eel, Ball, Opposite-Side-of-the-Hand and Wild Potatoes. These clans distributed through their respective Nations, shall be the sole owners and holders of the soil of the country and in them is it vested as a birthright. 43. People of the Five Nations members of a...
1. Iawenhniserataríhen It is a hot day 2. Kwáh io'taríhen It is very hot 3. Kióhton niwáhseno F Wastonhronónke It is 90 degrees Fahrenheit 4. Ioráhkote It is sunny 5. Iorahkwataríhen The sun is hot 6. Iowerataríhen It is a hot wind 7. Enwa'tariha'tánion It will be a heat wave 8. Io'kenhráthen The soil is dry 9. Ionatkenhren'serón:ni ne ohnionwara'shòn:'a kahehtà:ke The plants in the garden are suffering 10. Teionkwatonhontsió:ni aiokén:nore We need rain 11. Entewakwatá:ko ne kanonhsanóhstha...
WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) today issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians’ proposed Southern Bighorn Solar Project (“Project”). The Project would help advance the Biden-Harris administration’s all-of-government approach toward its ambitious renewable energy goals that will create jobs, boost local economies, and help address economic injustice. “The Moapa Band of Paiutes’ Southern Bighorn Solar Project has the potential to bring sustainable energy and jobs to their people,...
Paul Hetzler The old saying “The road to hell is paved with good intentions” has been a great comfort to me over the years, since I figure that means the road to heaven is paved with bad thoughts, which are all too easy to come by. Since ancient times, we’ve built Chemins, Highways, Byways, Boulevards, Terraces, Turnpikes, Towpaths, and Bike Paths. But given the astonishing pace at which our native pollinator populations are dwindling, it’s a critical time to blaze a new kind of road. A pathway, to be specific. Twelve years ago, Seattle...
SARANAC LAKE -- North Country Community College is pleased to announce the new members of its Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for the Spring 2021 semester. The purpose of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society is to recognize and encourage scholarship among Associate Degree students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunities for the development of leadership and service, for an intellectual climate to exchange ideas and ideals, for lively fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing...
Sipekne’katik, FN. An investigation of the former Shubenacadie Residential school site grounds will begin this week in partnership with Saint Mary’s University’s Anthropology Department. “This has been top of mind for Sipekne’katik for many years and the tragic discovery in Kamloops brings a renewed sense of urgency to our work,” said Chief Mike Sack. The Sipekne’katik Council and management have been working directly in recent years with Dr. Jonathan Fowler, Associate Professor with Saint Mary’s University, one of the country’s leadi...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Community Health Program reports zero (0) new active cases of COVID-19 in the northern portion of the community as of June 7, 2021. Current COVID-19 Statistics for the Northern Portion of Akwesasne: • New Positive Cases: 0 • Current Active: 0 • Total Cases: 360 • There have been no further COVID-19 related fatalities The MCA Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the community that we need your assistance to slow/stop the spread of COVID-19 by strictl...