A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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KAHNAWAKE MOHAWK TERRITORY - The elected chiefs of the seven communities that make up the Iroquois Caucus are demanding the resignation of Bernard Valcourt, the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, in light of his actions at an event at which the Truth and Reconciliation Commission unveiled its long-awaited report. Mr. Valcourt stood out by refusing to stand and acknowledge Justice Sinclair’s recommendation for Canada to hold an inquiry into the cases of murdered and missing First Nations women. As Minister of Aboriginal A...
Just as the big Pow-Wow has become an end of the summer tradition at Anowarako:wa Arena another one is starting up as a beginning of the summer tradition in St. Regis. The school held their annual Pow-Wow last Wednesday, June 3 with out of town guests as well as proud parents, proud totas and proud teachers on hand. Bear Nation of Golden River were the drum group and Lance Delisle was the Master of Ceremonies. He has been a fixture at the Akwesasne Pow-Wow for years. There was also a fancy...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Conservation Program is advising the community of Akwesasne that there has been a confirmed case of rabies in the village of Kana:takon (St. Regis). The rabid animal is a raccoon. The specific case has been dealt with and contained, though the proper steps still need to be taken to ensure the safety of all family members and pets. Please ensure that all rabies vaccinations are current and up to date for all family pets. Raccoons are likely to be more active from evening to early morning, so during these t...
Saturday June 6, 2015, was the date this year for the 2015 Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Elections. The unofficial results have Eric Thompson as the new Tribal Chief with 454 total votes. For Tribal Sub-Chief, Cheryl Jacobs garnered 396 total votes to take the position, and Betty Roundpoint secured the Tribal Clerk position receiving 570 total votes....
The 14th Annual Robideau Lamitie-King Juried Art Show at the Wead Library in Malone showcased the art of area middle and high school students. Salmon River Central students shared their work and achievements with other students from Franklin Academy, Holy Family, Chateaugay, Brushton-Moira and Malone Middle School. The Foothills ARTSociety provided this opportunity for the recognition of area students with outstanding artistic ability. This year's juror for the show was local artist Kief...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Linda "Kanerathontha" Lazore, 62, of 1345 River Road, Snye, unexpectedly passed away Monday afternoon, June 1, 2015 at her home. Kanerathontha was born September 27, 1952 in Toronto, Ontario, the daughter of the late Peter "Chico" and Minnie Arquette Lazore. She first attended schools in Snye and St. Regis before transferring to Cornwall and graduating from General Vanier. She later graduated from Trent University and SUNY Potsdam. In August 1972, she married William Jacobs a...
AKWESASNE – Mrs. Elma June Jacobs, "Elmie", 84, of 33 Third Street Circle, St. Regis, passed away Sunday morning, June 7, 2015 at Tsiionkwanonhso:te – Cornwall Island Long Term Care Facility, after being in failing health for a short time. Elmie was born June 4, 1931 in Syracuse, the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred Stanford Angell. On February 25, 1950, she married James M. Jacobs in Syracuse and later had the marriage blessed at St. Regis Catholic Church. He predeceased her on April 17,...
Compiled by Jennifer Herne, LVT Did you know that 50 percent of all children in the United States will be bitten by a dog before their 12th birthday? Did you know that 800,000 bites a year are severe enough to require medical treatment, while 1 to 2 million go unreported? The vast majority of dog bites are from a dog known to the child-his or her own pet, a neighbor's or friend's. You can help prevent this from happening to your child. Please discuss with him or her the appropriate way to...
In the MCA Long Term Awards article in last week's edition of Indian Time, Tracy Jacobs was misidentified. Indian Time apologizes for the error....
AKWESASNE, NY - The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the Elders Electricity Assistance Pilot Project that was administered for the months of April 2015 to June 2015. The Tribal Council also expresses its appreciation to tribal staff that worked in collaboration to locate financial resources and help 214 tribal seniors aged 70 years or over with their electric bills or rental assistance. They are grateful for everyone’s efforts in providing seventy-five dollars ($75) for each of the three m...
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of escaped Clinton Correctional Facility inmates Richard Matt and David Sweat. Both individuals are considered to be a danger to the public and anyone with possible information or with knowledge of unusual activity should immediately contact the State Police at 518-563-3761. In total, $50,000 will be awarded for information directly leading to the apprehension and arrest of each inmate, Richard...
Submitted by MCA Communications On an evening filled with cheering and celebration, thirteen men and women from Akwesasne were honored for completing the school year at the Iohahi:io Adult Education Center and earning their secondary school diplomas. "It is not easy to go back to school," said Acting Program Manager of Iohahi:io Margaret LaFrance addressing the graduates during a ceremony held at the school on June 3, 2015. "At the beginning of the year we talked about a flock of geese and how...
Indian Time is lucky to receive many visitors every week. Whether it's a parent bringing in a new baby for a photograph or an elder who wants us to look at photos with him, our doors are always open and we love our visitors. We love them so much we want to share them with you. "We Love Visitors" series is simply a way to share members of the community with you. So, don't be scared to come and visit us (we'll only photograph those willing) but if you have something special you want to show us, te...
Twenty nine years ago the Mohawk Nation Council endorsed a delegation of Mohawks to travel to Germany (then West Germany) to establish a formal youth exchange program and to promote universal peace by the planting of an evergreen in that country. Under the guidance of Beverley Pyke and Elizabeth Maracle the Mohawk students travelled to various communities in Germany conducting classes on the culture, history and then current events among not only the Kaiienkehaka but other Iroquois communities....
The 2014-15 edition of the Daughters of Tradition program has just wrapped up, but participants are eagerly looking toward next year. The program, which is geared toward girls ages 8-13, gives them the skills to make the right decisions in this part of their life and to stay on the right path. The common theme is respect – for themselves, for their community, for property, for traditions and for family. The project is sponsored by Akwesasne Child and Family Services and coordinated by Vickie H...
Every year, the NWAC Youth Department coordinates the Helen Bassett Commemorative Award granted to four young Aboriginal women in the amount of $1,000 each. The awards are made possible by the generous donation of Helen Bassett. Helen Bassett was an Ontario artist and an amazing woman who tried to make a difference as an individual and engage the government into fair solutions to Aboriginal land claim issues. After befriending an Aboriginal artist and learning through him about the plight of Aboriginal people, she became passionate about the...
The A’nowara’kowa Arena and High Five, a training organization in Canada, will be hosting a workshop that is specifically designed for front-line leaders (including summer students) who work with children. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the arena’s Turtle Room. This one-day training is designed to teach front-line leaders how to enhance the quality of the programs they are delivering by providing them with knowledge of the High Five Principles of healthy child development to ensure an under...
Today, there are tons of remedies intended to treat common ailments. In fact, a lot of people are trading in traditional medicine for alternative therapies that are proven to offer fewer side effects. Among these include Native American traditional medicines. Before the days of big pharmaceutical companies and a large assortment of prescription drugs to treat medical conditions, Native Americans had to rely on natural remedies derived from the earth. This practice proved to be beneficial and...
On May 21st the Franklin County Traffic Safety Board recognized Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Patrolmen Ronald Swamp and Taylor Smoke during the Annual Awards luncheon held in Malone NY. The event recognizes officers from Police Departments around Franklin County for their commitment to traffic safety....
(Cornwall, Ontario – June 4, 2015) - The boating season is just beginning and the Cornwall RTF will be present on the area waterways conducting patrols. The CRTF’s primary responsibility is Border Integrity along the international border between Iroquois and the Quebec Border. During marine patrols the CRTF will also be proactive in ensuring that vessels are being operated in a safe manner and have all the required equipment on board. For more information on what your boat requires, visit Transport Canada’s safe boating website. The CRTF is lo...
The Federal Trade Commission has launched IdentityTheft.gov, a new resource that makes it easier for identity theft victims to report and recover from identity theft. A Spanish version of the site is also available at RobodeIdentidad.gov. The new website provides an interactive checklist that walks people through the recovery process and helps them understand which recovery steps should be taken upon learning their identity has been stolen. It also provides sample letters and other helpful resources. In addition, the site offers specialized...
Mohawk Lesson...
Many years ago, before the arrival of the European people here in North America, the Creator came to visit his people. One day the Creator decided to check on his people to see if they were still following his teachings. One day the people noticed that a big chunk of the sun fell from the sky and came crashing towards the earth. It was a huge ball of flames and when it crashed to earth there appeared a most handsome man. This wonderful man was the Creator himself. This man prepared himself to visit his people. The first thing he did was to...
Submitted by Wholistic Health and Wellness Program Many people spend their lives waiting to be happy. You may think, “if only I had more money,” or “could lose weight,” or you fill in the blank, then I would be happy. Well here’s a secret: you can be happy right now. It’s not always easy, but you can choose to be happy, and in the vast majority of circumstances there’s no one who can stop you except for yourself. The truth is, happiness doesn’t come from wealth, perfect looks or even a perfect relationship. Happiness comes from within. This is...
On Wednesday, May 3, 2015 the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe officially launched the "Solarize Akwesasne Program" at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. The launch was well-attended by community members and SRMT staff members with Solarize Akwesasne Committee members taking center stage. Solarize Akwesasne is the local campaign tag name, offering a short-term effort (16 weeks), that aims to bring together groups of potential solar customers through widespread outreach and education. With the launch of...
