A Voice from the Eastern Door
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By: Jaclyn Hall Friday, June 14th, marked the 10th Annual (and final) dance recital for the Saint Regis Recreation Dance Club. Every year the recital is organized around a different theme, with this year's theme being "A Night at the Movies", everyone was sure to be entertained. The event began with a pre-show by the youth hoop dancers, who did an excellent job despite dancing on a wet stage. Next to grace the stage was the youth hoop dancer's teacher Kyla, who performed a solo hoop dancing...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service is seeking the public's assistance in locating three floating docks that were taken from the St. Regis Recreation Center. On June 7, 2019, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service responded to a complaint of three pressure-treated wooden floating docks that were missing from the St. Regis Recreation Center in St. Regis. The missing docks are comprised of two wooden floating docks that measure 4 ft. x 10 ft. and one wooden floating dock that measures 4 ft. x 16 ft....
By: Jaclyn Hall This is the second year the Father's Day Bash has taken place at the Tennis Courts on Kawehnoke. The event took place on Saturday, June 15th, with many community members coming out to eat and enjoy the company. There were plenty of activities to keep the children busy such as bird house painting, photo booths, activity tables and music, to name a few. The Father's Day Bash has grown into something bigger and better, with more organizations like Akwesasne Zero 2 Six, Akwesasne...
Akwesasne. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election Board has certified the results from the June 1, 2019 election for the positions of Chief, Sub-Chief, Chief Judge and Traffic Court Judge #1. Following the election, the Election Board received two separate appeals by the posted deadline. In accordance with Tribal Council Resolution 2019-03, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Election and Referendum Ordinance, the Election Board conducted hearings giving the appellants the opportunity to address and present evidence regarding their appeals. One of the...
AKWESASNE – Barney J. Rourke, 94, of St. Regis Road, peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, June 14, 2019 at Iakhihsohtha Lodge with his loving family at his side. Barney was born September 4, 1924 in Akwesasne, the son of the late Frank and Marion (Loft) Rourke. He attended schools in Akwesasne and on June 20, 2009, he was awarded an honorary diploma through Operation Education and Salmon River Central School. On December 4, 1943, he entered the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving h... Full story
AKWESASNE – Beatrice A. Cole, affectionately known to her family and friends as Muga, age 88, of State Route 37, passed away Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019 at Massena Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beatrice was born June 5, 1931 in Akwesasne, the daughter of the late Thomas and Agnes (Jock) Lazore. She first attended St. Regis Mohawk Schools before graduating from Bombay High School. She later took courses in library science at Potsdam State Univers... Full story
By: Jaclyn Hall Mohawk Council of Akwesasne's Wholistic Health and Wellness Program organized a fun evening for the dads and their families. The event took place on Thursday, June 13th, beginning at 4 pm. Community members showed up with their families, enjoying the nice weather and company. All the dads were entered to win free door prizes such as a water drum or pack basket. After the door prizes were drawn, a kickball game was played, Dads vs. Kids. The game was played just for fun with lots...
By: Jaclyn Hall June 15th marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the Office for the Aging organized an event to coincide with the day. The event was held on Friday, June 14th, and was sponsored by the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Office for the Aging. Several organizations set up tables with educational information and some door prizes. The organizations and programs present during this year's Elder Abuse Awareness Day were ECDP, Office for the Aging, SRMT Health Services, Bank of Montreal,...
Due to the July 4th holiday, Indian Time will be printing early. The paper will be on the newsstands on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Our deadline of Monday, July 1st will be strictly enforced. For those who will be off due to the July 1st Canadian holiday, be sure to submit early by Friday, June 28....
Reprinted with permission from Traditional Teachings by the Native North American Travelling College …continued from last week 20th WAMPUM The following will be the procedure used by the legislative body for opening, discussion, and decision-making. In order to open a meeting, all nine of the Mohawk Sachems must be present. If some of the Mohawk Sachems are absent, the legislative body cannot do business. However, if all three clans are represented by one Sachem, it can deal with matters of lesser importance. When a matter is brought before the...
1. Skahwatsí:ra - One family 2. Wísk nihá:ti - 5 of them 3. Iatathróna -A couple 4. Tekeniiáhsen tekeniksà:'a - 2 girls 5. Tánon shaià:ta raksà:'a - And one boy 6. Tekeniksà:'a ionanonhwarohrókhon - The 2 girls are wearing helmets 7. Tékeni teiokahkwèn:tonte rotihonwì:sere - They are riding a bike 8. Ronathonweià:ton - They are going for a ride 9. Kakwitè:ne nikahá:wi - Spring time 10. Ohiarí:ha niwenhni'tò:ten - The month of June 11. Entákta niwenhniserò:ten - Saturday 12. Wísk iawén:re shíska...
By Mahlon Smoke Tsi Snaihne. For many years, plastic and Styrofoam have been the 'go to' for many take-outs for restaurants. However, with the negative effects on the environment and in the production of Styrofoam, the use of Styrofoam causes more harm than good. Styrofoam is made from polystyrene, which is a petroleum-based plastic. Styrofoam is actually the trade name for polystyrene. It's popular because of its light weight, good insulation properties, and advantage as a packing material for...
The SRMTP released a statement in regard to an incident which occurred in Akwesasne and to one of our most vulnerable, an elder; “The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Police Department is continuing an ongoing investigation of an incident that occurred at Sunrise Acres. All investigative measures have been applied since the initial reporting and they will continue to be employed in furtherance of the case. With respect to the victim’s rights, their confidentiality, and protection of the integrity of the case we are unable to comment further wit...
(Ohiarí:ha/June 20, 2019) TERRITORY OF AKWESASNE – The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hereby gives notice that the proposed draft Akwesasne Financial Administration Law has been accepted in principle for enactment following the Akwesasne Legislative Enactment Regulation. Council has determined that enactment will be through a secret ballot vote at a Special General Meeting held: Saturday, July 27, 2019 Turtle Room, A’nowara’ko:wa Arena (Kawehno:ke) Special General Meeting start time 10:00am Voting by secret ballot is open to Eligible Voters...
Submitted by Tammy Russell Students at the Salmon River Middle School have been participating in the Student of the Month Program. The program is based on the featured character trait from the book of the month. The books of the month are chosen based on content that addresses human feelings and encourages the values of empathy and caring. The character traits identified for May and June were responsibility and contemplation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Prevention...
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 the appointment of Joy Harjo as the nation's 23rd Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2019-2020. Harjo will take up her duties in the fall, opening the Library's annual literary season on Sept. 19 with a reading of her work in the Coolidge Auditorium. Harjo is the first Native American poet to serve in the position – she is an enrolled member of the Muscogee Creek Nation. She succeeds Tracy K. Smith, who served two t...
In case you missed it, here are some news worthy articles you may be interested in: the Salmon River girls lacrosse team made national news in the Washington Post and the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club favorite actor won an honorary Oscar. https://newsmaven.io/indiancountrytoday/...
The SRCS Board meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 was called to order at 7:00 pm, students and parents filled the room to the point where people began spilling out of the room. All were there to voice their concerns. There were a number of issues brought by concerned students and parents. Issue 1: Students expressed anger at the administrative staff at Salmon River Central school for refusing to give Colby Jacobs, who passed during his senior year, a seat at the 2019 graduation ceremony. The students said to have approached Dr. Harper’s secreta...
By Doug George-Kanentiio As we all know there is great power in what we name, in what we elect to use to identify who we are. We are taught by traditional custom that the natural world is attune to the human voice and is aware of our presence as we walk upon Mother Earth. We are told that the food crops, the medicines, the animals, the winds, the plants respond to our aboriginal names and that healing is affected when we use those names to address the spiritual beings and within the circles of the various medicine societies. The use of Mohawk...
(June 2019) AKWESASNE – The Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club, in collaboration with the Kawehno:ke Recreation Committee and Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, with funding from the Mohawks of Akwesasne Community Settlement Trust, will be providing the territory of Kawehnoke with a new Boys & Girls Club Unit. This unit will open July 8th at the Kawehno:ke Recreation Center to begin as a youth summer program before continuing into the fall as an after-school program. This expansion of services was made possible by funding available through the Mohawk C...
(June 18, 2019) The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne hired the electrical engineering services of WSP Canada Inc. to prepare drawings for the replacement and installation of new LED street lights on the Main Island Road east, on Kawehno:ke, between Akwesasne International Road and Philip-Hopps Memorial Road. The Department of Technical Services and its Portfolio Chiefs brought the concept plan to public meetings regarding the Kawehno:ke hydro pole replacement to talk about the need for street...
When: July 6, 2019 What Time: 7:30–9:30pm Composer, singer, artist, actor, educator and peace advocate Joanne Shenandoah will be performing at The Wild Center. A Grammy Award winner with more than 40 music awards, she’s among America’s most critically acclaimed Native musicians. From traditional chants to contemporary ballads of Native ways, her performances are an informative, emotional, uplifting experience. Shenandoah has appeared on and created sound tracks for numerous television shows, most notably Northern Exposure and How the West...
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Police blotter: On June 9, Shane J. Nolan, 21, of Hogansburg was charged with passing in a no-pass zone. Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On June 9, Sarah Boyer, 30, of Kahnawake, Quebec was charged with speeding (50 -35 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on June 24. On June 10, Adrieene R.C. Thompson, 26, of Akwesasne, Ontario was charged with speeding (80-55 mph zone). Ticket is returnable to Tribal Court on July 8. On June 10, Jaade R. Oakes, 30, of Hogansburg was picked up on a warrant....
Female and Male – age 17-25 To play Native American High School Students LEAD and SUPPORTING roles for the upcoming Paramount Pictures Feature Film: MAGIC HOUR A contemporary and unconventional love story. Casting Director Rene Haynes (The Revenant, Rhymes for Young Ghouls, Godless) is currently conducting a search for the following roles. To audition via Self-Tape Send a current photo with contact information and height. If under the age of 18 – please include your Date of Birth and Guardian’s name and contact information. Please send PIC a...
