A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By Shannon Burns The parents arrested last month for allegedly faking their 4-year-old daughter’s cancer are now fearing for their own safety and the safety of their children. Frank Laughing and his wife Jennifer Jackson-Laughing claim that they are now being harassed at their home and anytime they go out into public. The couple said individuals have vandalized their property by pouring water in their vehicle, keying derogatory statements into the side and hood of their van, and even stuffing t...
Submitted by Eagle Watch Eagle Watch, also known as the Oxycontin Task Force, had its second community walk around the village of Kanatakon in the evening of Friday, June 11, 2010. The purpose of the walk was to raise awareness about drug abuse and to let people know that dealing drugs is hurting our community and our children and it is not our way. Peace walkers chanted statements such as “Save our Children, No More Drugs” and “Break the Silence, No More Drugs” as they walked past known d...
On May 27, 2010 the Joint Investigation Team concluded a three month long investigation into the illicit sales of Oxycontin prescription medications. The investigation, initiated by the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, resulted in one Akwesasne man being arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule one narcotic subject to the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act. The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service executed a search warrant at a residence in the District of Snye, which resulted in the seizure of suspected...
Mr. Brad Joseph Bonaparte, age 48, of 12032 Sulpher Springs Road, Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, and a native of Akwesasne, passed away Wednesday morning, June 16, 2010 at his home. He was currently the director at the Ronathahon:ni Cultural Center on Cornwall Island. Among his survivors are his wife, Leslie and his parents, Joseph Bonaparte and Rose Mary Tarbell Bonaparte. Arrangements are incomplete with the Donaldson Funeral Home, Massena....
Thank You! I would like to thank you for your thoughts, prayers and kindness during my sickness. I am over whelmed and very touched by everyone’s thoughtfulness. All your well-wishes will surely help in my recovery. I can’t thank everyone enough for everything that’s been done for me. It is greatly appreciated! Niawen:kowa, Yvonne Miller...
Volunteers for the St. Regis Mohawk Seniors Club were invited to a dinner held at Violi’s Restaurant on Friday, June 11. The Club has 12 volunteers who help in various ways and they were given much appreciation Friday....
With the election of Randy Hart and Shelley Jacobs the St. Regis Tribal Council has new opportunities to create policies, which will benefit all Akwesasnorons. First, the incoming leaders should reexamine the Monticello casino deal. As an astute business owner Mr. Hart is well aware of the risks involved in any kind of economic venture. He has been successful in large part because of the unique legal status of Akwesasne a place which offers a distinct advantage for businesses because of our rights to engage in commerce free from external...
My Fellow New Yorkers: Last year, the Legislature and I responded to the tragic death of 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who was killed while riding in a vehicle driven by an allegedly intoxicated driver, by enacting what we believe are the toughest anti drunk driving laws in the nation. The first part of “Leandra’s Law,” which makes it a felony to drive drunk with a child in the car, took effect last fall. The second phase – the so-called “interlock provision” – takes effect August 15. Under this provision, when anyone is convicted of a felony o...
The Coalition for Community Empowerment hosted the first ever Alice in Wonderland themed tea party for the children of Akwesasne on Jun. 13 at the generations park. Invitations were distributed during the Memorial day parade and guests were asked to RSVP for the special fun filled evening. About 30 partygoers attended and everybody who showed up was dressed in their best. “Ten years ago Leona Barns and I had taken our children when they were little to a[n Alice in Wonderland] tea party at the M...
(Cornwall, ON) While Cornwall Community Hospital braces for further surgical cancellations the Board and Medical Staff at the hospital ask the question: “when will the system show signs of hope for these elderly patients?” “Our seniors deserve quality care designed to meet their unique needs” said Dr. Garret Foley, President of the Cornwall Academy of Medicine. “While these patients no longer require acute care they should be entitled to quality care either within the community or in a long term care setting.” Alternative Level of Care (ALC) pa...
Indian Time sends 101 birthday wishes to Grace Day. She celebrated on June 15th. Hope your birthday was as wonderful as you are....
This year’s Pamoja International Cultural Exchange, Inc. (PICEI) Scholarship/Award from Salmon River Central went to Samantha Todd of Brasher Falls, New York. PICEl wishes to congratulate her once again for her submission. The PICEI Mohawk Cultural Director, Jean Herne presented the award at the high school on May 27th, 2010. Samantha’s project was based on Australia’s Aboriginal culture. Samantha shared her definition of “Culture,” as “what certain races and groups of people do in their daily l...
The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Department of Social Services (DSS) is looking for a few good superheroes to provide safe and caring foster homes to children in need. On Jun. 12, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, the DSS held a superhero themed recruitment day at their office 412 Route 37, Akwesasne, NY to answer any questions about foster care. “Basically, we are trying to do a recruitment of foster homes here on the reserve.” said Agatha Thompson, Director of Services. “Kids come into our care from the c...
Within the past couple of years MCA’s Department of the Environment and Health Department (Environmental Health Office) have been involved in a project where different areas of Akwesasne were sampled for black-legged ticks (Ioxedes scapularis). Black-legged ticks (formerly known as deer ticks) are carriers of a bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. This corkscrew-shaped bacteria causes a disease called Lyme Disease. Ticks are closely related to spiders. Black-legged ticks are generally very s...
Women are having children into their 40s nowadays. That was more than ten years ago, just as a boom in “late-timing” motherhood began. Birthrates for U.S. women in their 30s˜and 40s and 50s˜have increased dramatically since then. (For a rundown on the statistics, see “The Aging of Pregnancy in America .”) Celebrity culture has kept pace featuring pictures of 40-plus actresses, cuddling their newborns. The news isn’t that middle-aged women are having children˜more women had children after 40 in the 1960s. But few of those women were having...
7 large, raw shrimp, peeled 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated Zest of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ¼ cup chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives 1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon 1 small shallot, minced 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and minced Juice of 1 lemon Pizza dough, rolled into sixteen 2-inch crusts 1. Using a small, sharp knife, cut down the inside curve of each shrimp, but not all the way through....
Skahwatsí:ra, kaié:ri nihá:ti rononkwehón:we. Áhsen nihá:ti ratiksa’okón:’a, tehniiáhse tehniksá:’a tánon tsieià:ta eksá:’a tánon tsieià:ta iakón:kwe shakoti’nisténha ronhiákwas ne sha’otiié:ra kontatewenní:io ken’niiohontesha akenhnhà:ke nikahá:wi ohrhon’kéhstsi tsiá:ta niiohwistá:’a, entákta, Ohiarí:ha raonaten’èn:rakon kahrhá:kon okwirákta tsi na’tekiatkwirátere ne watenaké:tarons tsi iotahión:ni wa’tkonnóhtka’we tsi iohrheniohkó:ton né:’e tsi eh nón:we nikahá:wi rotinonhsesró:non onkwehón:we...
The Kaswentha, The Two Row Wampum Continued from last week And we want to be always free and satisfied to be governed by our own laws and customs, for we have laws of our own. And those that are in favour of your laws and customs we have nothing to do with suppose they are to be governed by it ... Wampum belt treaty having two rows parallel and represents the two Governments, namely the Five Nations and the British Government will exist and shall not interfere with each other. Of which the British made an illustration that the British will abid...
•• The Haudenosaunee Confederacy, Grand Council, passed a resolution in the middle 1980’s making the Iroquois Nationals the national team of the Haudenosaunee nations. Since that year the Iroquois Nations, field lacrosse, have participated in the World Games as sponsored by the International lacrosse Federation. The Iroquois Nationals are a full member of the International lacrosse Federation along with 23 other nations including the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, and England. The Iroquois Nationals are a part of the original Six Nations (as l...
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Name: Ieha’tiio Kenslee Jordyn Thompson Born: April 9, 2010 at 2:51 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. Length: 20 ¾ inches Parents: David and Katsi Thompson Maternal Grandparents: Marilyn Sharrow and Gabriel and Pauline (Lahache) Sharrow Paternal Grandparents: Donald and Sharon Thompson Paternal Great-grandmother: Beulah Terrance Siblings: Michael “Sooky Boy”, Tehonatsiathe “Little Man”, Kakwitene, and Orahkwinon “Boo...
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. Our new “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 s...
Big Brother has always been a kid who likes things his way. He wants his cars perfectly parked on his cars mat just so. He will only eat a cheeseburger as long as it has no pickles and no onions. That goes for out to eat and home, as if I’m going to accidentally put it on his burger. He’ll eat pickles out of the jar as long as they are whole not sliced. I have no idea where he made this taste bud distinction but he’ll also eat onion rings but not onions. When it comes to his toys one Rubbermaid shoebox is only legos. He also has one tote for on...
The Hogansburg-Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department responded to a car fire on School Road in Tsi Snaihne Monday morning. The female driver made it out of the car before it was completely engulfed in flames. Photos courtesy of Joyce Tekahnawiiaks King....
Submitted by D. O’Connell On Friday, June 4th, students at Tsi Snaihne School culminated their reading incentive program with a Hawaiian Luau. Students were encouraged to read books every month. They were given a passport and attempted to ‘read their way to Hawaii’. If they met their reading goal each month, their passport was stamped and they traveled a little bit closer to their destination - Hawaii! Students who consistently met their reading goal throughout the year were invited to the l...
