A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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On June 18, 2012, New York State Supreme Court Judge David Demarest ruled that the State of New York had no right to confiscate cigarettes manufactured in Akwesasne and bound for the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. “Judge Demarest’s ruling affirms the sovereign right of tribes to engage in intertribal trade,” remarked Randy Hart, Tribal Chief. “And the manufacturer is federally licensed to manufacture tobacco products.” Judge Demarest ruled that no taxes were due. Since neither the state nor the county filed for criminal or civil action, the state...
On Sunday, July 1st, a swearing in ceremony was held behind the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Building with David Staddon acting as Master of Ceremonies. The ceremony was to swear the newly elected Chief Paul Thompson, sub-chief Eric Thompson, and Tribal Clerk Corleen Jackson-Jacco, into office. After being introduced by David Staddon, Chief Randy Hart delivered the opening speech in which he lamented the exiting of an old council, but also welcomed a new council. Chief Hart went on to detail some...
Fort Covington, NY, July 10, 2012 - The Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC) class, a Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES satellite program located at Salmon River Central School District, just finished their first full year and are entering next year with space in the class open for more students and interested adults. One of the first BOCES satellite programs located on a school district’s campus, the HVAC class is a two year program with a capacity of 25 students in each session, m...
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, as part of their capital construction project, has just completed their first major milestone: the renovation of the Native Harvest Buffet. The buffet’s grand opening was Friday June 29. The Native Harvest Buffet is now offering a new action station with a changing array of fresh food, including: pizza, Italian favorites, Asian specialties, Grilled meats, Crepes and an expanded Salad and Dessert Bar. And Executive Chef Garrett McKeeman asserted that it carries f...
On Thursday June 28 a Dr. Seuss party was held at Generations Park. There was a great turnout and lots of Dr. Seuss characters. The event was free and had food and tons of activities. The party was put on by the Akwesasne Coalition for Community Empowerment, SRMT DSS Foster Care and Akwesasne Child and Family Services Foster Care. There were lots of volunteers there from various organizations including A/CDP Program, DSS, Housing, and ICWA. They try to do one event a month. There were baskets...
National Grid Warns Upstate New York Customers of Nationwide Utility Scam Company Reminds Customers to Verify Identity of Company Representatives National Grid is warning customers about a new, nationwide utility bill scam that claims the federal government will pay customers’ utility bills through a new program. No such program exists, and customers who may be solicited should notify local law enforcement officials to investigate. Customers have received solicitation through phone calls, door-to-door and online asking them for their social s...
Tina’s Pride, a group dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer, held a benefit car wash on Saturday, June 30th. Car washes were five dollars and all proceeds went to sponsoring the group’s annual trip to Syracuse to participate in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk – held in Clinton Square on September 30th 2012 at 10 AM. In all, the car wash raised 255$ toward their trip. Funds raised go to paying for t-shirts and overnight accommodations, with all r...
On Friday, June 29th, the Summer Company Program Kickoff was held at the Cornwall Civic Center. This year’s program includes seven businesses, with one from Akwesasne. The event had speakers from several of the local governments, MP Guy Lauzon, and Edge Smoke from the Owista Capital Corporation. Smoke spoke of the importance of small business, and how they will be what pull Canada and the US into a period of economic recovery. Absent from the kickoff event were Cornwall Mayor Bob Kilger, and a...
The brothers are loving the summer months. They have been bugging me almost every day to either go swimming or take them to the beach. Luckily for the boys they have an aunt who lives nearby with a pool. Last week we went swimming there four days in a row. We haven’t gone this week because we went to the beach. Big brother has picked up on his skills from last summer and can swim underwater with ease and is venturing all the way across the pool. Little Brother is no longer using a life jacket and now uses floaties to swim. He was scared at f...
In Mrs. McGregor’s kindergarten class last year, after students finished their earth unit they wrote about what they would do to save the earth....
Please read the article below on Lyme Disease and participate in a radio contest to be held on July 25, 2012. From 10:00am till 3:00pm. CKON will broadcast and ask a question from that same article hourly. So be sure to read the article (answers are there) and you may be eligible for some great prizes! The article on Lyme disease will be posted in: -Indian Time on July 12 environment section (see article below) -Community newsletter Onkwe’ta:ke -Stores located in the northern part of A...
Held Friday June 22, 2012 in the Tom Cavanaugh Arena....
On Saturday, July 7th, the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne held its swearing in ceremony, during which 13 members of the community were sworn in at the St. Regis Recreation Center. Master of Ceremony for Saturday’s event was MCA Government Support Manager, Jamie Bay. The current term extends from 2012 to 2015. In the general election, held on June 23rd, eligible voting members of the community cast their ballots to elect one Grand Chief, and twelve District Chiefs. Each of Akwesasne’s three northern...
1. Kwáh tsi takarahkwíneken’ne kí: ratiksa’okón:’a ohrhon’kéhstsi akwé:kon wahontkétsko When the sun came up, early in the morning, all the children got up 2. Ase’ken ón:wa wenhniserá:te wahonhiákhe skanekwen’tará:non. Because today they are going to pick raspberries 3. Kwahson:téke ne sakoti’nisténha akwé:kon iakokwatákwen raonatennà:tshera. The previous night, their mother fixed all of their lunches 4. Kháre’ ó:nen átste tahate’seréhtaien ne ronwa’níha Their father parked outside 5. Ó:nen ki...
Robert and Rae Ann Miller, Dolores Stanfield and Peter Back (L – R), came to visit Indian time last Tuesday. Rae Ann Miller is Peter Back’s niece and the Millers are visiting from Pennsylvania. Everyone’s favorite part of Indian Time is Blast from the Past! Thanks for visiting!...
Name: Mason Jackson Edwards Born: Friday, June 1, 2012 Weight- 8 lbs.5oz. Length-18 ¼” Name: Jacob Lucas Edwards Born: Friday, June 1, 2012 Weight-8 lbs.10oz. Length-21” Parents: Misty Lazare and Jeff Edwards Siblings: Cody, Aiden and the late Baby Zachary Maternal Grandparents: Gilbert Lazare & Diane Lalonde, Sheila Rea Paternal Grandparents: James & Denise Edwards of Battle Creek. MI Great-Maternal Grandparents: Paul & Margaret Lazare...
On Tuesday, July 3rd, the Dream Big-READ program was launched for children in Pre-k through 1st grade. Tuesday consisted of an introduction to the Dream Big-READ program, which is a statewide Summer Library Program, which has a nighttime theme this year. Robin Logan, the person teaching the program with the children, chose many books which she felt worked with the theme and that she enjoyed. This is Logan’s first year participating with the program at the Library, which does it every year. L...
Open invitation is extended to all family, friends and community members to help celebrate our 2012 Salmon River Central School high school graduates. What: Social Dance to honor Ienikonhriiostha Elijah, Tekahnahwera:ke Jerrad John, Kaienkwironkier (Mason) Phillips, and Teiohnekathe Rain Jock Date: July 13, 2012 Time: 7 pm-11pm Where: Mohawk Nation Longhouse Cake and drinks will be served. Hope to see you there!...
On Saturday, June 30th, a chicken barbeque was held to benefit the HAVFD. The weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous day to have it. 350 halves of chicken were cooked, and all told they raised 2900$. Dinner was 10$ a plate, and those responsible wanted to thank Dick Laffin, Braves Manufacturing, and Tarbell Management Group....
On Sunday July 1st, the Hogansburg Akwesasne Volunteer Fire Department drew the winner for their benefit raffle. The grand prize in the drawing was a Cub Cadet Zero Turn 46” lawn mower, a walk behind snowblower, a lawn sweeper, push mower, and weedeater. Included in the grand prize was the trailer to carry all of the prizes, as well. Second Prize was $2000 and Third Prize was $1000. The grand prize was awarded to Harvey Arquette Sr., second prize was awarded to Gary Bero, and Doris Burns won t...
Reprinted from WAMPUM BELTS of the IROQUOIS By Tehanetorens This belt was used by the women of the nation to symbolize their authority for adopting a prisoner of war. The belt removed the cloud of the women’s mourning and made a son of the captive. It could save a life if presented by a woman. It is provided thus: Any member of the Five Nations, who through esteem or other feelings, wishes to adopt an individual, a family, or a number of families, may offer adoption to him or them, and if a...
••Tallman Truck Centre Entertainment Circle THURSDAY All day Vendors in the park 5pm-Midnight Lift-off Pub Evening Live Entertainment on the Grandstand FRIDAY All day Vendors in the park 10:30AM – 2:30PM War of 1812 Events 5pm-Midnight Lift-Off Pub Evening Live Entertainment on the Grandstand Nightime Fireworks Display SATUDAY All day Vendors in the park 8am Dynamic Closures Roll the Dice $50,000 Giveaway 11am Rhythm Room Drum Circle 2pm Sift-Off at Lift-Off (Adult Edition) 3pm-Midnight Lift-Off Evening Live Entertainment on the Grand...
Many IT roles are going the same route as the dinosaurs as we enter into a new era where mobile technology is certain to dwarf the PC market in sales fairly soon. If you have been working in the IT field for more than ten years, you are most likely accustomed to facing the crossroads many times, as you make decisions about where you will focus your old skills or even drop some and build your new skills. Programming Languages. Python, Ruby, HTML5, CSS3, RESTful Web Services, JavaScript, JQuery, Java, and Objective C are taking the place of...
The Tewathahita Walking Trail at Generations Park is being paved – thanks to some generous help from Barrett’s Paving Company. They started and finished the work on Friday June 29, 2012. “We saved a significant amount of money through this help from Barrett’s,” said Tribal Chief Ron LaFrance. “We also appreciate the assistance on this project from Barrett’s and hope that community members will express their thanks to them.” The Brass Horse provided a complimentary lunch for the work crew. The...
The Six Nations of the Grand River are bitterly disappointed that we were not able to present our planned presentation at the opening Commemorative Ceremonies to be held at Queenston Heights tomorrow. We were dismayed that at the last minute plans were changed to accommodate the Governor General David Johnston that pushed us to the last few minutes of the program. The Six Nations Legacy Consortium had worked for several weeks on getting the presentation together in order to share our history as it relates to the War of 1812. Our warriors...
