A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The Thompson-Fogt family created signs that were posted on their mailbox for our Essential Workers in the community to remind them of their hard work and continued service. Once they put their signs up, they felt like they had to do a little more. So, they purchased gift cards and distributed them and took pictures. On the cards the family wrote, "Thank you for being you! Thank you for your service! From the Thompson- Fogt crew." "During this time it can be hectic and crazy, but our essential...
Integration of grief and loss means absorbing our experiences into the fabric of our being in a way that gives us meaning and purpose. We have the tendency to want to avoid the grief process; however, we know it will continue to try to get our attention until we have the courage to be open to the work that is involved. In order to do this, we need to engage fully, with intention, in the work of mourning. It starts by understanding our grief. Healing from grief helps us to become whole again and we will learn to continue our changed lives with...
June 13, 2020: Tribal Caucus @ former-IGA Building (All nominations start promptly at times below). 10:00 a.m. – Traffic Court Judge #2 10:30 a.m. – Tribal Sub-Chief 11:00 a.m. – Tribal Chief Nomination(s) List Posted June 17, 2020: Deadline for Nominees to hand in paper work to Cathy Mitchell, Executive Assistant/Board Liaison at 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Each nominee can complete all paperwork at Tribal Caucus as well. June 19, 2020: Deadline to Post Unofficial Candidates(s) List June 26, 2020: Deadline to Post O...
An independent investigation has been launched into how the RCMP handled a case involving Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam. Adam stated he was brutally beaten during an arrest over an expired license plate. This incident comes amid calls for the Canadian and American federal government to take more direct action on racism. Adam released a photo of himself showing injuries he says he sustained during the incident. This has gained widespread attention as anti-racism rallies contin...
Russell Louis Terrance "Kanenho", 37, of 64 McGee Road, unexpectedly passed away early Wednesday morning, June 3, 2020 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Russell was born June 9, 1982 in Hamilton, Ontario, the son of Sandra (Montour) Terrance and the late James Terrance Sr. He was a 2000 graduate of Salmon River Central School and took courses in Culinary Arts at Paul Smith's College and also studied at ITT Tech School in Albany. Russ was working as a technician for Bitcoin in Massena.... Full story
Justin Stewart "Tehoriwathe" Altman, 32, a lifelong resident of Hardee County, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at his home in Bowling Green. He was born in Hillingdon, London, England on March 8, 1988. Justin's parents, Marty and Jean, had both served in the United States Navy, stationed in London, England. Justin was a member of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Justin and his brother Jake enjoyed their yearly visits to Akwesasne, visiting their cousins and learning lacrosse. Justin enjoyed p... Full story
Corleen "Kwaroniotani" Jackson (48), a devoted mother, grandmother, godmother, sister, daughter, and friend peacefully passed away on Sunday June 7, 2020, surrounded by her loving family at the Upstate University Hospital after a lengthy illness. Her spirit is free and her body no longer in pain. Corleen was born September 5, 1971 in Cornwall at Hotel Dieu Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Elwin (Jo-Jo) Jackson and Doreen (Bero) Delormier. She shared a previous marriage with Allan... Full story
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility is closed to the public as of March 24, 2020. Essential programs and services will continue to be delivered to the community. Any community members coming to the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility to pick up prescriptions from Proxim Pharmacy or pick up anything from a program or service, should wait curbside at the main entrance on the south side of the building. All MCA staff coming to the Kanonhkwa’tsheri:io Health Facility will also be required to enter through the mai...
Ohiari:ha/June 5, 2020 Re: Saint Regis Mohawk Health Services Update She:kon/Hello Health Services Clients, With NYS in the process of their NY Forward plan, we have also begun modifying our protocols to ensure we are able to see community members that require health care services. Now and in the next few weeks, you will see some changes for us to begin bringing back patients and letting them know where to go for their appointments. To continue keeping our density levels down and to follow social distancing at the medical clinic, we will also...
Until Further Notice: Although the state of emergency due to COVID-19 remains in place for the time being, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne is slowly resuming operations to better assist the community. Beginning June 8, 2020, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will be moving to REMOTE MONITORING. Staff of the EOC will be reporting to their offices while still keeping in contact for the day-to-day operations of the EOC. All phone lines and communications will still be active through the Emergency Measures office at CIA #3 on Kawehno:ke. Daily...
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Office of Vital Statistics continues to offer laminated status cards. Please note the following changes: Laminated status cards can be issued by appointment only. We request that all efforts be made to be on time for your appointment. If you are late, we may have to reschedule. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED. We are practicing social distancing measures due to Covid-19. Status cards are being issued by way of curbside pickup only. Please park by the Home Care/Home Support entrance, stay in your vehicle and s...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police have received a number of calls regarding different types of phone scams in the area. Please use caution when providing anyone with your personal information. Scammers are using the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) to take advantage of people across Canada and the United States. ATTEMPTING TO GAIN YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION Scammers use all kinds of sneaky approaches to steal your personal details. Once obtained, they can use your identity to commit fraudulent activities such as using your credit card or opening a...
Due to Covid-19, the Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment (ATFE) has changed the venue for the annual Roadside Cleanup (not to be confused with the Tribe’s Spring Bulk Cleanup). It is partnering with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to encourage cleanup of roadside litter on Saturday, June 13, 2020. This event will occur on the southern portion of Akwesasne. • To ensure the safety and health of the community, participants are encouraged to clean roadside areas in front of their yards only and to follow social distancing guidelines • Commu...
JUNE 1, 2020. As the foremost national coalition of organizations dedicated to civil rights and racial justice, we are both heartbroken and outraged at the brutal and senseless murder of George Floyd by officers of the Minneapolis Police Department. George Floyd becomes the latest in a long and growing line of members of our communities who have needlessly died at the hands of police acting outside of the bounds of the law and their sworn duty to uphold and protect the public. This epidemic of racialized violence must stop, and it must stop...
JUNE 4, 2020. The Home Care/Home Support Program is an essential service within the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne’s Department of Health. Home Care/Home Support is a nursing program that provides in-home nursing services that are ordered by a primary care provider and provides for clients who require continued care when released from the hospital. Personal Support Workers provide support services for personal care as recommended by their primary care provider. We have scaled our services back due to the COVID – 19 pandemic. Knowing this, we are...
According to Wikipedia; Karen is a term for a person perceived to be entitled or demanding beyond the scope of what is considered appropriate or necessary. A common stereotype is that of an American middle-aged white woman who displays aggressive behavior when prevented from getting her way; such women are often depicted as demanding to “speak to the manager”, and of having a particular bob cut hairstyle. The term Karen is similar in some ways to the term Becky, in that it describes a racist white woman, but the Karen type is more than mer...
We are connected to a living earth and a spiritual universe. We have sacred duties to fulfill. We believe that all living things are spiritual beings. Spirits can be expressed as energy forms manifested in matter. We were instructed to carry a love for one another and to show great respect for all of the beings of the Earth. We were shown that our life exists in the Tree of Life, that our being depends on the well being of the Vegetable Life, that we are close relatives of the Four Legged Beings. In our ways, spiritual consciousness is the h...
1. Ohkwá:ri é:neken nonkwá:ti nahakié:ra'te tsi tkaráhkote - The bear turned to the west toward the sun 2. Tho nikahá:wi nó:nen ne karáhkwa kiótkon ia'tewatshénthos - At that time the sun always sets 3. Wa'thá:ta'ne ne Ohkwá:ri kwáh tsi nihahnén:ies - The bear stood up to his full height 4. Tánon wahatá:ti kwáh tsi nihawén:na - And he spoke in his loudest voice 5. "Karáhkwa, tóhsa entkarahkwíneken'ne ne enióhrhen'ne!" - "Sun, don't rise tomorrow!" 6. Tsi tahatá:ti, karáhkwa skenèn:'a ton...
Daily Statistics – June 10, 2020 0 Current Active Covid-19 19 tested positive to date 97 Probable Cases 116 Total Cumulative Cases 65 Quarantine and Isolation 116 Resolved 6729 Total Tests administered 6710 negative tests Franklin County is anticipating that we will move into Phase 3 soon as the metrics continue to be within the requirements. NY Forward website has posted guidance for personal care and food services as part of the reopening guidance. NYS Phase Three Guidelines This is a partial list of New York State Reopening guidelines. T...
Indian Time would like to thank the person(s) who donated the beautiful flower boxes in memory of our manager, Helen Lazore. Every year she would get this type of flowers to hang on our back entrance on the porch, so she would be very pleased. We, the staff, also need and welcome something positive to help brighten our days and whoever you are, you did just that. NIAWENKOWA!...
By Kaniehtonkie Statues have become a target of protesters since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. A statue of Christophe Columbus has been torn down and another was beheaded. The statute of Columbus in Bryd Park in Richmond Virginia was torn down and toss into the water on Tuesday, June 9. It was reported at least some 1,000 people are believed to have attended Tuesday night's demonstrations in Richmond. "We have to start where it all began," activist Chelsea Higgs-Wise told the crowd,...
Reprinted with permission from Indianz.com Indian Country is declaring victory after a federal judge blasted the Trump administration for threatening the sovereignty of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and breaking its promises to the People of the First Light. In a series of decisions, Judge Paul L. Friedman unleashed the “trouble” he warned about just a couple of weeks ago. He ordered the Department of the Interior to take yet another look at the tribe’s request for a reservation, holding that Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Tara Sweeney ac...
Originally posted on December 07, 2007 By Suzan Shown Harjo, Indian Country Today Thirty-five years ago, Philadelphia police killed an Iroquois ironworker, shot his co-workers and got away with it, but four ironworkers were charged and convicted of assaulting the police. Happily, the story didn’t end there. This Philadelphia story begins with Iroquois ironworkers from New York and Canada who were building a bridge in a seedy part of town, just as their fathers and grandfathers had worked high steel throughout the Northeast. They were bunking d...
Pause of silence Shhh... just listen to the chorus The orchestra of existence From dark to light, dusk till dawn Loud & soft, sounds of life at every frequency Tune into the sovereignty of choice Humbled by the dismantled arrogance The machines no match for our dear mother The machines no match for our dear mother Milk of thy breast, saturated by her essence Rooted children we remain, as within, above & below Soul stars shine in the light from sun & moon Aglow we shine together Aglow we shine together Balance lingers among us, as does the...
By Doug George-Kanentiio That an American police force assaults and kills a member of an ethnic minority is not unusual for Native people who have endured murderous and deliberate violence applied upon them by those who are supposed to serve and protect. In Canada and the U.S., Native people have been attacked and have died at the hands of the police, at times in the most brutal of ways. In Saskatchewan a Cree man, Lawrence Wegner, dies after the Saskatoon cops take him on a “starlight tour” in January, 2000 and abandon him far from she...
